Next week on EastEnders, Kat susses out that Stacey has a secret, Elaine suffers a medical emergency, and Vicki turns to blackmail…
For more on these plots, here’s our round-up of the biggest moments set to unfold on Albert Square.
Plus, for even more soap news, check out our collection of 53 spoiler pictures from next week’s episodes.
1. Linda reveals a decision
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After twelve years at The Vic’s helm, Linda informs her mum that she wants to sell her half of the pub. Understandably, Elaine is unhappy with the decision and tries to convince Linda to backtrack. However, her efforts trigger an argument.
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Upset, Linda heads to the café for an honest chat with George. During the exchange, George encourages the landlady to view the situation from Elaine’s perspective.
Meanwhile, Elaine spies the pair chatting away and wrongfully assumes that they are formulating a plan against her. Will Elaine act on her suspicions?
2. Vicki plays dirty
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With Sharon still away, Zack breaks the news to Vicki and Ross that they are being evicted from No. 43 for failing to repay their debt.
In response, Vicki tries to secure an early wage payment from Bernie, but finds herself being fired instead.
Feeling suspicious, Vicki swipes Bernie’s laptop and later finds information that allows her to blackmail her former colleague.
Once it is revealed that Bernie has been stealing from the Panesars, what will come next?
3. Stacey returns home
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After a tumultuous time away, Stacey finally comes back to Walford with Hope and Arthur. Jean and Mo are over the moon with her return, and the Slater family update Stacey on events that she has missed.
Although, the atmosphere turns awkward when Kat arrives and Stacey acts shifty around her. Sensing a problem, Kat confronts her cousin, but Stacey fibs that she’s just finding things difficult without Lily.
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Elsewhere, Callum and Linda feel surprised when Johnny and Felix agree to move in together.
4. Elaine collapses
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Having visited the bank, Elaine feels glum about her prospects when it comes to the pub. Afterwards, the business owner asks Johnny to become her silent partner, but her grandson lets her down.
Later, Elaine’s emotions take over, and she demands that all punters leave The Vic immediately. Another argument with Linda ensues, before Elaine suddenly collapses. Can Johnny and Linda help her?
5. Kathy is horrified
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Desperate for cash, Vicki demands that Bernie share half of her stolen money in exchange for her silence. Thereafter, Bernie confides in Felix about her predicament, and the bartender advises her to be careful when it comes to the Panesar family.
Meanwhile, Vicki convinces Zack to have a word with Sharon about No 43, after involving Kathy in her desperate pleas. However, Kathy is left mortified when Vicki reveals the real reason behind her change in cash flow.
Elsewhere, Joel encourages Tommy to steal vapes from the Minute Mart.
6. Johnny stands his ground
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Following Elaine’s collapse, Linda and Johnny show her all the support they can. That said, Elaine plays down the situation, remarking that she suffered a panic attack.
Linda continues to feel concerned though, and she suggests to Johnny that she should keep The Vic for her mum’s sake. Unimpressed, Johnny asserts that he still wants her to sell up.
Subsequently, the mum and son duo return to the bar – where they discover that Elaine has collapsed for a second time…
7. Bernie levels an accusation
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As Priya and Ravi feel uncertain about Bernie’s financial competence, Suki asserts that the café worker is fit to run the Panesar accounts.
Later, Kathy informs Suki that Bernie has stolen money from her family. In turn, Priya tells Ravi – who sets up a meeting with Bernie.
At No 41, Bernie feels trapped and tells Ravi, Priya and Suki that Vicki is responsible for the theft.
8. Kat voices her concern
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With Alfie avoiding her calls, Kat feels unsettled. To make matters worse, the Slater lady then finds out that Tommy and Joel have stolen vapes from the Minute Mart.
Furious, Kat visits Ross and Vicki to discuss her son and Joel’s friendship, before confiding in Stacey about her worries.
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Meanwhile, Lauren and Peter make amends after a much-needed pep talk from Kathy.
9. Ravi sets a trap
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When Ravi and Priya assert that they want to teach Vicki a lesson, Suki remarks that she will sort the situation out.
Next, Bernie engages in a confrontation with Vicki, then visits the Panesars to acknowledge that they haven’t acted against the alleged thief. As a result, Ravi orchestrates a trap for Vicki at Walford East.
Later, Bernie shows Priya and Ravi their accounts, and the ex-couple decide to recruit Vinny to figure things out.
Also, Felix is disconcerted when he spots Johnny and Callum hanging out, before Johnny explains that he’s going to miss pride celebrations at The Albert as he’s going to visit Elaine in hospital.
10. Jean slips up
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Still hiding her secret, Stacey pretends that she hasn’t been in touch with Alfie. But before long, Jean inadvertently stirs up trouble when she reveals that she heard Stacey speak to Alfie earlier that day.
Bothered, Kat calls Spencer to get to the bottom of things, which proves that Stacey and Alfie have been telling lies.
Later in the week, Kat visits No 31 to confront Stacey about where her husband is. Will Stacey finally reveal the truth?
11. Cindy issues a warning
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Having spent the night with Lauren, Peter wakes up at No 25 feeling smitten. Lauren then heads to the café, where Zack helps her with Louie and Jimmy. While in each other’s company, Lauren admits that she still feels guilty for their kiss, but Zack promises that he will keep it a secret.
In the evening, Lauren visits Peter while he works at The Albert’s pride party – and Cindy uses the opportunity to deliver a harsh warning. What exactly does she say to Lauren?
