EastEnders spoilers for next week tease new plans, secrets under wraps and a proposal - maybe two - as the show heads towards the end of 2026. Multiple characters are plotting, with a confirmed engagement and hints of another proposal already teased.
There are plots against enemies, characters hinting at teaming up, and some big plans on the way. Amid rumoured and confirmed exits on the show, storylines are heating up and heading to a point of pure drama, with next week potentially a turning point for multiple storylines.
Max and Linda's Engagement
Spoilers reveal that Max is feeling guilty about his recent actions, while he contemplates proposing to Linda. Linda's daughter Nancy returns to Walford with Lee's baby, and she wants to stay with Johnny.
Jess soon arrives to meet the baby and she gives Lee an ultimatum. With events reaching emotional times, Max asks Linda to marry him. As Lee's birthday arrives, Jess reveals Nancy's decision to move to Dover with her and the baby.
Linda and Max's engagement is also announced, just as Cindy is celebrating the final stages of her annulment. Max's news sends her spiralling, and soon Ravi leaves her rethinking her next move. Cindy shows up to the celebrations at the Carters, and she presents Max with paperwork he needs to sign.
Suki and Eve's Turmoil
Elsewhere, Suki and Eve's family life is thrown into turmoil as Ria's final hearing arrives. Suki secretly arranges a final meeting between Ria and Ria's biological mother Harleen.
Later, Suki heads to the court to make a passionate plea, leaving Eve upset. As the week goes on, Eve continues to give Suki the cold shoulder in the fallout.
Oscar's Plan and Vinny's Secret
Mo recruits Josh to help redecorate the Vic with Sean. Oscar's desperate to win Josh back but Max warns him off, as he fears Oscar might reveal too much about Josh's mother Zoe's death. Sean encourages Oscar though.
Meanwhile, Jasmine's spirits are lifted when Kat presents her with the official confirmation that she is now a Slater. Finally, Gina becomes suspicious of Vinny's behaviour. When Penny gets involved, it's revealed there's an investor meeting that Vinny has kept a secret, when the investor wrongly thinks Vinny and Penny are engaged. Penny and Gina go along with the lie as a cover.
With Vinny and Penny keeping up the pretence of their engagement, news soon spreads and it leaves Vinny realising he wants to marry Penny for real. EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
