Life in Walford is never without its chaos, and the coming week promises a whirlwind of conflict, heartache, and unexpected drama. With relationships breaking down, rivalries heating up, and karaoke turning cutthroat, EastEnders fans are in for another explosive week in Albert Square.

The drama begins when Harvey becomes enchanted by the idea of buying a limo from an old friend named Cheeky. But his dreams hit a wall when Kathy admits she can’t afford to help him. That’s when Kat steps in. Catching wind of Harvey’s idea, she decides to go after the business opportunity herself. While Harvey tries to convince her to partner up, Kat turns him down and decides to launch her own limo business—on her own terms.

Meanwhile, Peter and Lauren’s fragile relationship continues to crumble under the weight of Jimmy’s health issues. Lauren, already overwhelmed by the mounting emotional pressure, begs Peter to support her publicly. But Peter, distant and emotionally shut off, continues to push her away. In an emotional tailspin, Lauren heads to The Vic and Harry’s Barn, seeking solace in alcohol. However, Linda and Gina, recognizing her vulnerability, refuse to serve her and stop her from relapsing.

Elsewhere, Cindy and Elaine’s cold war escalates. George, ever the peacekeeper, offers Cindy advice to help her reconnect with her estranged family. But Elaine’s jealousy bubbles to the surface, especially when George continues to support his ex-wife. As Cindy throws herself into preparations for The Albert’s relaunch, she’s disheartened to learn that her daughters Gina and Anna won’t be attending. Low ticket sales add to the pressure, prompting Cindy, Felix, and Freddie to launch a Square-wide promo blitz. But when Elaine discovers their efforts, she retaliates by planning a karaoke night at The Vic on the same evening, turning the feud into full-blown sabotage.

Kat and Alfie continue to chase their dream of running a limo business. Kat meets with Cheeky to close the deal, but he demands a higher payment and insists on a silent partner. Desperate, Kat turns to Phil for an advance on their divorce settlement. She secures the cash, but the twist regarding the silent partner leaves her uneasy.

In a separate storyline, Avani and Priya brush off Barney’s apology, while George helps Kojo apartment-hunt. The show subtly teases more development for these side characters as the week progresses.

By midweek, Alfie, ever the showman, decides to stage a fake wedding photo shoot to promote their limo services. Buoyed by the success, he opens up to Linda about wanting to propose to Kat. She encourages him, and Alfie follows through—Kat says yes! The pair celebrate their engagement at The Vic, but their joy may be short-lived.

Meanwhile, Kathy urges Peter to mend fences with Lauren for the sake of their child. The two attempt a fragile truce, but Peter remains suspicious that Lauren is hiding something. Seeking custody advice, he goes to Johnny, unaware that Honey is listening in. She informs Lauren, who feels betrayed and calls it quits for good.

Cindy’s relaunch night spirals into disaster when her unpaid staff—including Felix and Freddie—walk off. George steps in to save the night, and even Gina, seeing her mother’s dedication, offers support. But over at The Vic, Elaine and the staff toast Cindy’s apparent failure. The victory is premature, however, as The Albert event eventually becomes a success. Furious, Elaine storms into Cindy’s venue and publicly confronts her. When she finds out George not only helped but funded the event, her anger explodes. Despite George’s attempts to smooth things over, Elaine storms out, and George returns to Cindy’s side.

Kat’s happiness from the engagement quickly turns sour when she stumbles upon something disturbing on the family computer. Fearing the worst, she suspects Alfie might be hiding something. Whether it’s a misunderstanding or a betrayal remains to be seen.

Elaine’s karaoke night at The Vic is a complete flop, and hearing about the success of Cindy’s relaunch sends her into another spiral. George’s involvement adds salt to the wound, threatening to drive a further wedge between him and Elaine.

Meanwhile, things take a darker turn for Tommy when Joel encourages him to use Alfie’s credit card to access adult content online. This development raises serious concerns about Joel’s influence and the vulnerability of the younger characters in the Square. Amy also confronts Joel about his treatment of Avani, showing a more assertive side.

With tensions simmering in every corner of Walford—from business betrayals and emotional breakdowns to romantic misfires and brewing feuds—this week’s EastEnders is set to deliver gut-punching drama with no end in sight. Whether it’s the unraveling of Lauren and Peter, Cindy and Elaine’s power struggle, or the rise of Kat and Alfie’s next chapter, one thing is certain: no one in Albert Square gets a quiet life.