Next week on EastEnders, romance takes centre stage—but it’s far from smooth sailing—as Johnny Carter dares to open his heart in the hope of turning a casual fling into something real. After weeks of playful flirtation and low-pressure hookups, Johnny makes the bold move to tell Felix Baker he wants more than just a casual connection.

It all begins over coffee and quiet conversation, as Johnny confides in his ever-supportive grandmother, Elaine. Feeling uncertain and a little vulnerable, Johnny admits that he’s falling for Felix. While their arrangement may have started out as relaxed and commitment-free, things have changed for Johnny—and he’s ready for something deeper. Elaine, never one to shy away from offering romantic advice, gives him the push he needs to act on his feelings.

According to behind-the-scenes buzz, the chemistry between Johnny and Felix has been undeniable ever since Linda tried to play matchmaker and introduced the two. While they both initially dismissed any romantic potential, claiming they weren’t each other’s type, sparks quickly began to fly. Since then, they’ve grown increasingly close—sharing intimate moments, easy banter, and the kind of connection that’s hard to ignore.

Still, Johnny’s confession isn’t without risk. Vulnerability isn’t easy, especially when you’re not sure if the other person feels the same. So when Johnny finally plucks up the courage to ask Felix for a proper date, the moment quickly turns awkward. Felix, seemingly oblivious to Johnny’s change of heart, lets him down gently—revealing that he already has plans that night with someone else.

Johnny is left gutted, wondering if he’s misread everything. But in true soap twist fashion, fate steps in. Felix’s date turns out to be a total flop, and Johnny soon hears that he’s back on the market. Hope rekindled, the two agree to spend the afternoon together—just the two of them—for a cosy, no-pressure movie hangout.

With his nerves settling, Johnny starts to believe that this might finally be their moment. He works up the courage to lay it all out, to tell Felix just how much he truly means to him. But just as he leans in—emotionally and literally—their special moment is hilariously and disastrously derailed. Elaine, Linda, and the rest of the Knight women burst in, unintentionally wrecking the intimate vibe.

“Johnny just can’t catch a break,” a show insider quips. “This isn’t the first time Linda’s stormed in and killed the mood. It’s becoming a bit of a pattern!”

Despite the family interference, Johnny refuses to let the moment pass him by. Later, in a rare moment of quiet and privacy, he takes a deep breath and tells Felix everything. It’s a heartfelt, honest declaration—no games, no ambiguity. But the question remains: does Felix feel the same? Or will Johnny’s brave confession go unanswered?

There’s a ticking clock hanging over this storyline too. Matthew Morrison, the actor behind Felix Baker, is reportedly set to exit the soap later this year. That knowledge casts a bittersweet shadow over the blossoming romance—no matter how much chemistry there is, could their love be doomed before it’s even had a real chance to grow?

With Johnny Carter pouring his heart out and Felix at a romantic crossroads, EastEnders is setting up a love story filled with vulnerability, timing mishaps, and the eternal soap question: can love really conquer all?

Will Felix accept Johnny’s offer to build something real together—or will this be another case of almost, but not quite? Can Johnny finally catch a break, or will he be left once again watching someone he loves walk away?

Stay tuned, because Walford’s love stories are never easy—and this one is about to test hearts, loyalty, and the strength it takes to take a chance on something real.