Next week on EastEnders, there is a huge returnee that looks set to make waves on Albert Square.
Elsewhere, things are about to get very complicated for Anna, and the aftermath of the club
crush continues. Here are 10 spoilers to look forward to next week.
1. Chrissie Watts returns to Walford
Having last been seen being carted away by the police for the murder of Den Watts in 2005, nobody expected Chrissie to return to the Square – but next week she does just that.
Several residents are rattled to see her back, not least Den’s daughter Sharon, and it’s not yet clear why she’s returned.
So, what has brought Chrissie back to Walford – and how will Sharon react when she comes face to face with her father’s killer again?
2. George’s concerns about Kojo grow
Elaine causes problems when she tells George that she doesn’t think Kojo should stick around after he lashes out at Johnny. Unfortunately, she does so within earshot of Kojo and he reacts badly.
While George tries to look out for his brother and calm the situation, Kojo runs away when he isn’t looking, leaving George deeply concerned. And it seems that he’s pointing the finger of blame for this latest situation directly at Elaine…
3. Freddie tries to keep his distance
Anna is having a bad run of things of late and while Bobby’s keen to be there for her, he is called away for a work problem and asks Freddie if he’d mind hanging out with Anna to keep her company.
But with his feelings for her continuing to grow, Freddie feels like being close to her would make things worse, so he makes an excuse to get out of it. Anna tries to talk to Freddie about why he’s avoiding her, but she is struck by a dizzy spell. Is Anna okay?
4. Junior tries to calm Kojo
With Kojo still missing after Elaine’s outburst, the search is on to find him – and Junior is first to discover where his uncle is hiding out.
Heading to catch the Tube, Kojo plans to head out of Walford for good – but Junior does all he can to try and convince him to reconsider. Will Kojo give the East End life one more try, or will he follow through on his plan to head back to Ghana?
5. Gina makes a discovery
Freddie’s suspicious behaviour when he’s around Anna has not gone unnoticed, and Gina thinks she knows exactly what’s going on with him.
When Freddie agrees to a group hangout at Walford East, he soon makes another excuse and leaves. Anna remains confused as to what his problem is, so Gina decides to find out for herself.
And it doesn’t take her long to realise the feelings that he’s trying to keep hidden…
6. Cindy offers Junior some advice
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With relations strained between George and Elaine, he’s also still struggling to form a bond with Junior. But it’s Cindy who gives Junior some sound advice.
Junior takes what she’s said on board and it seems to do the trick, with father and son sharing a close moment that hints at a more positive future. As for Cindy, Junior sends her a text to let her know that he wants to thank her in private…
7. Chelsea’s fears grow
The truth behind the disastrous crush remains hidden, but Chelsea’s deeply concerned about the ramifications for her going forward.
Jack is unable to reassure Ricky that Penny won’t end up behind bars for the accident, which leaves Chelsea terrified about what may happen should the full details emerge. And it looks like that may happen sooner than she thinks…
8. What is Avani hiding?
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While Avani and Barney are hanging out, it soon becomes clear that her attention is elsewhere as she’s constantly messaging somebody on her phone.
Barney’s patience quickly wears thin, and he quizzes her about who she’s messaging – convinced it’s another boy. But Avani doesn’t respond well to the questioning and loses her cool with Barney. What is Avani hiding?
9. Anna has a shocking realisation
ana’s determined to get to the bottom of what’s wrong with Freddie and heads to the café to talk to him – but she soon finds herself throwing up when she arrives.
Concerned that her sister may be pregnant, Gina purchases a pregnancy test for Anna – and is nearly caught by Cindy in the process.
And sure enough, Anna finds out that she is indeed expecting Bobby’s baby. How will Bobby, who’s soon due to leave Walford, respond to the news?
10. Will the truth about the crush come to light?
Chelsea goes a bit too far when she tries to be there for Amy, and is quickly told to leave her be so that she can have space. Chelsea then turns to Denzel to check on her, despite his guilt at thinking he was the reason she was at the club to begin with.
Meanwhile, Jack receives news that the CCTV footage from the night could be restored, and that the full story could come to light imminently.