Cue the fireworks, because the drama in EastEnders is about to implode.
Walford’s tangled love triangle reaches boiling point when Ross Marshall (Alex Walkinshaw) bluntly asks bride-to-be Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig) whether she slept with Zack Hudson (James Farrar) – the half-brother of her adoptive half-sister.
A real chip off the old block, Vicki appears to have inherited plenty from her notorious father Den Watts (Leslie Grantham), especially when it comes to scandal and heartbreak.
Meanwhile, Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp) makes another attempt at saving his son Mark Fowler (Stephen Aaron-Sipple), by taking responsibility for the numerous crimes committed against the Albert Square car lot, and vile racist Eddie Knight (Christopher Fairbank) makes a new enemy.
Elsewhere, Will Mitchell (Freddie Phillips) is worried when left alone caring for sister Janet (Grace), and Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) arrives home after time spent in a mental health hospital.
Plus, in emotional scenes, Denise Fox (Diane Parish) receives a blood cancer diagnosis.
Here’s everything happening in EastEnders between Monday 25 and Thursday 28 May.
7 EastEnders spoilers for next week
1. Vicki Fowler’s infidelity could be exposed on her wedding day
Ahead of the wedding, Zack rushes out of The Vic after receiving a troubling phone call, and some news that leaves him devastated. Vicki has consigned their affair to the past, and focusses on a future with fiancé Ross instead – though is concerned that she may not be able to afford a honeymoon.
Wanting to please Ross, she considers selling her late father Den Watts’s ring, something that Kathy is against.
On the eve of her nuptials, Zack presents her with a bracelet, hoping that she’ll wear it to prove that he still matters to her. She refuses, which leaves Zack in a foul mood. Ross clocks his unease, and is stunned when he hints that Vicki may be cheating again.
Ross’s silence is unsettling, and threatens to spoil Vicki’s excitement on her big day. Zack questions Ross about whether he plans to go ahead with the ceremony, before turning to Vicki in a last attempt to gain her affections.
A storm begins to brew when a mix-up with the wedding car forces her to travel to Walford Park by tube, and Ross becomes convinced that she isn’t going to turn up. With his suspicions at an all time high, he asks her outright at the alter whether Zack was the man she slept with.
How will she wriggle her way out of this one?
2. Police swarm Albert Square as Grant Mitchell takes responsibility for Mark Fowler’s crimes
Max watches closely as Lauren takes delivery of a car, inspecting the keys that he found. He makes his way over to No. 55, hoping that they’ll fit the lock, but is caught in the act by a suspicious Cindy.
Grant, Sam and Phil soon catch him on the doorstep and dismiss his claims, though Cindy reckons they have more than enough evidence to blame Mark for the vehicles being stolen, and they decide to go public with their thoughts at the car lot’s relaunch.
To everyone’s surprise, Grant takes responsibility, saying that Mark had nothing to do with it.
Cindy instantly sees through him, saying that he’s merely protecting Mark, while Max threatens to call the police. The Mitchells are tipped off about the officers’ arrivals, and Sam suggests to Grant that she join him in Portugal when he leaves.
Phil and Sam sit patiently in the car as Cindy and Max direct officers towards the Mitchell residence.
Will Grant be arrested, or is Mark in serious trouble?
3. Eddie Knight faces off with Harry Mitchell
Tensions are at an all-time high at No. 1, and George is surprised when Gina seemingly accepts his invitation to a family meal. However, she explains that she only arrived because Nicola is struggling with Ivy, and needs him.
He rushes out, leaving Gina with Eddie, and she ignores his attempts at making a conversation. When he criticises her to Harry, he lashes out and defends his girlfriend.
4. Will Mitchell is concerned about caring for sister Janet
Oscar invites Will to attend a rave with him, but Billy explains that he has his hands full with Honey in hospital and would like him to take Janet to visit their mum on the ward.
He’s upset to arrive home late and to miss Oscar, though Honey and Billy remind him that he doesn’t have to cope with his caring responsibilities alone.
5. Ian Beale and Elaine Peacock clear the air
After warring for months during a hectic election campaign and a surprise kiss in the aftermath, Ian and Elaine are torn about where their relationship stands.
Throughout all of the bitterness, it’s clear that they have a lot of affection for one another.
Next week, over a drink in The Vic, the pair agree to be friends.
Could it develop into more?
6. Ravi Gulati returns home after staying in a mental health unit
Ravi sends Priya a letter, but she misses it. She still has no idea where they stand after she had him admitted to a mental health unit, where he was diagnosed with a severe form of PTSD.
Later, she’s shocked to find him back home and hoping that they can rebuild their relationship.
Will Priya be open to a reunion?
7. Denise Fox is diagnosed with blood cancer
Denise is summoned to the hospital for a bond marrow test, and she decides to face the consultation alone.
The results arrive fairly promptly, and she’s shaken to learn that she has acute myeloid leukaemia, a form of blood cancer.
Speaking of the story when it was announced earlier this month, executive producer, Ben Wadey said: “It was vital to us that Denise’s storyline is portrayed with sensitivity and care, and we’re grateful to Blood Cancer UK for their advice in helping us tell this story accurately.
“As viewers follow Denise, we hope to shine a light on the realities and challenges of an acute myeloid leukaemia diagnosis and the impact it has on the person affected and those around them.”
Read more:
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