QUEEN VIC WAR & PREGNANCY BOMB đŸ’„ AVANI STUNS WALFORD, SLATERS VS BEALES ESCALATE!

At The Queen Vic, the battle for ownership begins between Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) and the Slaters.

Elsewhere, Oscar Branning (Pierre Moullier) is threatened, and Julie Bates (Karen Henthorn) returns when Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) goes missing.

Finally, Kathy Cotton (Gillian Taylforth) takes charge when The Six’s secret is at risk once more.

Here are all your EastEnders spoilers for Monday 21st July – Thursday 24th July 2025.

6 EastEnders spoilers next week

1. Avani Nandra-Hart’s pregnancy shock amid dad Ravi Gulati’s arrest

Barney looking worried as Avani confides in him in EastEnders
Barney supports Avani. BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron
 

It’s clear something is bothering Avani, and as Priya (Sophie Khan Levy) and Ravi are too busy, she turns to Barney Mitchell (Lewis Bridgeman).

The pair go to Harry’s Barn, where Avani does a test which reveals she is pregnant.

Avani tries to tell her mum, but decides against it.

Suki and Ravi sitting as Nugget looks on in EastEnders
The Panesars face more drama. BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron
 

Suki later finds Avani looking at a family planning website, and Avani tells her what is going on, adding that she’s getting an abortion.

Suki goes to meet the Granthi to discuss Avani’s pregnancy, while Avani tells Barney of her decision.

All the while, Ravi is in hot water when Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) engineers his arrest alongside associate Okie.

A police officer showing dressing-gown clad Priya a warrant in EastEnders
Priya is floored by the police’s arrival. BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron
 

Ravi is tight-lipped in questioning, while the police raid the Panesar home for evidence of his criminal activity.

Priya gets Harry Mitchell’s (Elijah Holloway) help moving drugs from one of Ravi’s properties, and Kojo Asare (Dayo Koleosho) offers to help too.

Will Ravi face jail time?

2. Suki Panesar-Unwin clashes with Vinny Panesar and Eve Panesar-Unwin

Suki snapping at Vinny in EastEnders
Suki and Vinny Panesar in EastEnders. BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron
 

Suki snaps at Vinny over Ash’s (Gurlaine Kaur Garcha) recent engagement news.

But after advice from Eve, Suki offers her son an olive branch.

The moment turns sour when Suki learns Vinny is planning to secretly attend Ash’s engagement party.

Eve and Suki hugging in EastEnders
Eve and Suki Panesar-Unwin. BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron
 

The pair row, and Vinny lets rip about Suki’s parenting.

Suki remains distracted by the time Vinny leaves for the bash, but she makes amends with Eve, who is upset over Suki’s distant behaviour.

Can Suki make up with Vinny too?

3. Who gets The Queen Vic as a bidding war breaks out?

Kat and Stacey discuss the bid for The Vic
Kat and Stacey discuss the bid for The Vic. BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron
 

Ian and Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) snipe at each other when she overhears his plans to sell Beale’s Eels so he can buy The Vic.

Meanwhile, the Slaters discuss a potential move to the pub for Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace), only for Ian and Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) to cast doubt on the plans.

Jean gets a call from Alfie (Shane Richie), but is too distracted and doesn’t pass on his message to Stacey (Lacey Turner) until later.

Linda and Johnny stand at the bar as people in suits prepare for the auction in EastEnders
Linda is moving on. BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron
 

The family face off against the Beales, as Linda (Kellie Bright), Johnny Carter (Charlie Suff) and Elaine Knight (Harriet Thorpe) prepare for the auction.

Kat is in high spirits until Stacey, following a call, tells Kat she can’t lend her the money for the sale.

After a chat with Stacey, Jean jumps to the conclusion that Alfie is off helping Hayley Slater (Katie Jarvis).

But Jean also helps Stacey have a change of heart and the Slaters try to stall as a bidding war starts between the Beales and a property developer.

Who will get the deeds to The Vic?

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4. Oscar Branning receives dangerous threat after Linda Carter bombshell

Oscar speaking to Peter in EastEnders
Pierre Moullier as Oscar Branning. BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron
 

Linda wants to start afresh amid the pub sale, and she decides to tell Oscar about Annie’s paternity.

This backfires when Oscar insists dad Max Branning (Jake Wood) should be told.

Linda tries to get Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) to stop Oscar’s plan, but will Oscar keep quiet?

Oscar wakes after a one night stand and Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) gives him a talking to.

So Oscar offers to babysit for his nephews while Lauren and Peter Beale (Thomas Law) go for a meal, only for his old acquaintance Mike to show up and threaten Oscar.

Mike flees just as Lauren and Peter return, but he leaves a threat behind for Oscar to find.

How much danger is he in?

5. Phil Mitchell and Julie Bates join forces to look after Nigel Bates

Karen Henthorn as Julie Bates
Karen Henthorn as Julie Bates. BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron
 

It’s tense between Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) when Phil wants Lexi Pearce (Isabella Brown) to move in with him.

But Phil panics when Julie arrives saying Nigel has gone missing.

Paul Bradley as Nigel Bates looking shaken in a dressing gown in EastEnders
Paul Bradley as Nigel Bates. BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron
 

Jay and Callum Highway (Tony Clay) track him down, and Callum and Yolande bring Nigel back to Phil’s house.

Julie and Phil clash, and while Julie confides in Jay, Yolande tries to speak to Phil.

Jay standing with arms folded as Julie sits and Phil looks annoyed in EastEnders
Phil is not happy with Julie. BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron
 

Julie and Phil continue to be at odds over Nigel’s care, but after speaking to Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick), Phil decides to make more effort.

Can he and Julie pull together for Nigel’s sake?

6. Kathy Cotton schemes to contain The Six’s secret once more

Linda Carter, Kathy Cotton and Denise Fox standing in the street in EastEnders looking sad.
Kellie Bright as Linda Carter, Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Cotton and Diane Parish as Denise Fox in EastEnders. BBC
 

When Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig) considers reporting thief Bernie Taylor (Clair Norris) to the police, Kathy steps in to call absent Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean).

Kathy convinces Sharon to let Vicki stay at the house, hoping to deter Vicki from taking action against Bernie.

With Sharon and Kathy part of The Six who covered up the murder of Bernie’s brother Keanu (Danny Walters), can they keep their crime concealed?

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