Next week on EastEnders, Walford is thrown into emotional disarray as secrets unravel, relationships teeter on the edge, and a long-awaited wedding day takes a dramatic turn.
At The Queen Vic, tensions run high as Elaine reels from recent revelations about George’s loyalty. After initially being touched by a thoughtful gift she gives him in honor of his boxing legacy, the peace between them is shattered when Junior, George’s son, reveals that George visited his ex, Sabrina, on Christmas night. George confesses that Sabrina kissed him, but he claims to have turned her down. Elaine, feeling blindsided and betrayed, kicks George out of their home. In the aftermath, George sets out to find Junior but ends up crossing paths with Cindy. Elaine’s attempt to patch things up is halted when she spots George and Cindy sharing a seemingly intimate moment on The Albert’s balcony. This visual blow prompts Elaine to question whether their marriage is truly salvageable.
Meanwhile, Kat Slater is struggling with her own emotional turmoil. She grows concerned that Alfie may be turning to adult content due to their reduced intimacy since his cancer treatment. She confides in Jean, unaware that the explicit video she found on Alfie’s laptop was actually accessed by her son, Tommy. Later, Alfie organizes a romantic dinner, but when Kat attempts to rekindle the physical side of their relationship, Alfie hesitates, which only deepens Kat’s insecurities. Hurt, she storms out, believing her partner no longer finds her desirable.
Elsewhere, Vicki Fowler’s suspicions about Joel intensify when Amy reveals that Joel shamed Avani after she slept with him, sparking a wave of abusive online messages directed at her. Disgusted by his actions, Vicki is left deeply unsettled. At the same time, Kim is frantically trying to keep Kat and Alfie’s wedding plans on track despite growing concerns that the entire event may unravel.
The mystery surrounding the explicit video deepens when Kat and Alfie finally sit down to discuss their issues honestly. Kat brings up the video, and Alfie is completely blindsided—he has no idea how it got there. Realization dawns that Tommy is the likely culprit, leading to a complicated family situation that Alfie now has to delicately handle.
Yolande and Patrick’s once solid relationship begins to show cracks. A seemingly minor incident—Patrick’s reluctance to give Yolande a massage—snowballs into a deeper concern for Yolande, who confides in Denise that she’s worried their dynamic has shifted irreversibly. Denise becomes a comforting presence, offering support to both Yolande and Patrick. Patrick, sensing the gravity of Yolande’s feelings, tries to make amends with a heartfelt gesture. But will it be enough to reassure Yolande and heal their growing distance?
In another corner of Walford, Joel appears to make a surprising connection with Tommy. After being confronted by Ross and Vicki about his questionable behavior, Joel seems to clean up his act and offers support to Tommy as he prepares for his parents’ wedding. The adults hope this is a turning point. However, Joel later invites Tommy to his place and shows him a misogynistic video by a toxic online influencer, hinting that Joel’s behavior hasn’t changed at all—and may be more dangerous than expected.
As Kat and Alfie’s wedding day finally arrives, unresolved tension simmers beneath the surface. The explicit video incident and Tommy’s behavior continue to cast a dark cloud over the occasion. Though Alfie promises to talk to his son, unexpected complications stop him in his tracks. To make matters worse, Alfie also fumbles several key responsibilities related to the ceremony.
Overwhelmed and disappointed, Kat reaches her breaking point. She confesses to Alfie that she’s unsure whether marrying him is the right choice after all and calls off the wedding, leaving Alfie heartbroken and adrift.
Elsewhere, Elaine seeks solace in a quiet moment at the café, where she ultimately decides to return to The Albert to confront her emotions head-on. Upon arriving, she’s informed by Felix that George and Cindy were seen looking cozy when they left together. This revelation drives Elaine to make a bold move. She makes a mysterious phone call, summoning someone to join her. While waiting, she has a surprising encounter with a flirtatious customer, Stephen—only to be interrupted by the arrival of Drew Peacock. Drew swiftly sends Stephen on his way and offers Elaine advice that inspires her to make a shocking, potentially life-altering decision. The question is: what path will Elaine choose now that her trust has been broken?
In the wake of all the chaos, Alfie, reeling from Kat’s rejection, leaves The Vic in a whirlwind of anger and sorrow. Back inside, Elaine, Yolande, and Kat gather for a reflective drink. During their heart-to-heart, Elaine shares a comment that sparks serious reflection for both women about their romantic choices and what they truly want from their futures.
Meanwhile, Alfie receives unexpected encouragement from a surprising resident of Walford. Left to consider the weight of his mistakes, Alfie begins to question whether he and Kat can still find a way forward. Later, when the pair meet for one final conversation, the stakes are high. Will they reconcile and salvage their wedding plans, or has too much damage been done?
As emotional upheaval sweeps through Albert Square, EastEnders delivers a week of heartbreak, revelations, and game-changing decisions. Relationships will be tested, secrets will be exposed, and not everyone will make it out unscathed. Whether it’s Elaine facing betrayal, Kat reconsidering her future, or Yolande questioning her foundation with Patrick, next week’s episodes promise a rollercoaster of drama that no fan will want to miss.
