EastEnders is set for another drama-filled week, with new spoilers teasing twists, discoveries, and revenge. The BBC soap will see the return of a vile villain, Bea Pollard's sinister next move, and emotional scenes.
Nicola and George's Homecoming
Nicola and George return home from hospital to a surprise welcome home party for the baby. Overwhelmed, Nicola orders everyone to leave, but later she and Gina share a heart-to-heart. The peace is shattered when George's estranged father, Eddie, reveals he is dying. Only Nicola knows this, and she keeps it from George. When he figures it out, he sees his dad and is shocked by his fragility. George faces questions from his family and heads to see Eddie one final time, while Nicola has a warning for Eddie.
Phil's Grief and Julie's Letter
Phil attempts to adjust to life after Nigel's death but is rejected by Grant, who is sad about his fractured relationship with Mark. Julie prepares to head to Nigel's care home to collect his belongings, joined by Sam and Phil for support. Julie finds a letter from Nigel but cannot bring herself to read it.
Ian's Campaign and Bea's Smear Campaign
Ian is consumed by his councillor campaign but is upset to discover that most supporters are voting for Elaine. Ian turns to bribery, but Bea has other ideas when she starts a smear campaign against Elaine. Ian and Elaine anxiously prepare for the Walford debate, but things go awry when Oscar swaps Ian's speech. Elaine steps in to soothe his nerves, but a moment leaves Ian fuming, and he agrees to let Bea post a video about Elaine. He regrets this, but the damage is done.
Other Storylines
Also next week, a discovery saddens Kat and Alfie, Sam supports Denise, and Harry agrees to lend Gina some money, landing them in trouble with Nicola. Grant offers support to Linda amid her drama with Johnny, who is having money problems, while Linda is jealous of Max and Cindy. It is soon clear Max is thinking about Linda, and he is not happy to find out she has slept with someone else.
Hollyoaks Spoilers
EastEnders is not the only soap with drama next week, as Hollyoaks spoilers tease plenty in the village too. Vicky wakes up from her coma, and Charlie and Frankie plead with her to echo their lies about the crash. Later, Vicky lets slip to Misbah that it was Gemma who has been prescribing her the skinny jabs. Knowing time is not on her side, Diane tells Tony they need to tell Eva, Sinead, and Finn the truth. Ro is worried it is too much for his mum, while he is also left torn when he finds out Ste cheated on Rex with James. Cleo is determined to get proof that Sienna has been swapping her psychosis medicine for multi-vitamins. After a confrontation, Cleo wakes to find Sienna watching her, wanting to know if she still loves her. Cleo claims there is a way back for them as long as she does what is right. Soon, Mercedes and Warren make a shocking discovery.
EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
