Next week on EastEnders, Walford becomes a pressure cooker of secrets, heartbreak, and explosive revelations as the soap lines up 10 massive plot twists that will have fans talking for days.

1. Zoe’s Secret Destroys the Slaters
   Kat Slater finally uncovers the horrifying truth Zoe has been hiding for years — a secret that involves a betrayal close to home. The confrontation between Kat and Zoe is raw, emotional, and set to leave the Slater family fractured. Stacey tries to mediate, but Jean collapses from the emotional weight of it all.

2. Phil’s Downward Spiral Intensifies
   Phil Mitchell is a man on the edge. After being sidelined by Sharon and Teddy’s growing bond, he turns to the bottle and lashes out at those closest to him. Alfie tries to help, but Phil’s pride leads him down a darker path, with a violent outburst at Peggy’s shaking the Square.

3. Nicola’s Christmas Plot Deepens
   Nicola Mitchell isn’t backing down. With Christmas around the corner, she sets a trap for Teddy, hoping to sabotage his relationship with Sharon once and for all. But Teddy’s son, Harry, catches wind of her scheme — and he’s not about to let his father be manipulated again.

4. Jay’s Confession Leaves Callum Reeling
   Jay Carter, still grieving and confused, confesses a shocking detail from the night of Lola’s final goodbye — and it changes the dynamic between him and Callum. Their emotional heart-to-heart is one of the week’s most powerful scenes.

5. Howie’s Lie is Exposed by Kim
   When Kim finds a message on Howie’s phone from an unknown woman, she goes into full detective mode. The truth? Howie’s been hiding contact with an old flame — and Kim doesn’t take betrayal lightly.

6. Bernie Returns With Shocking Baby News
   Bernadette Taylor comes back to Walford — and she’s not alone. Her sudden return shocks the Taylors, especially when she announces she’s pregnant… but won’t say who the father is. Keegan’s brief phone call hints he may be involved.

7. Suki and Nish: Collision Course
   Tensions flare between Suki and Nish when she finds out he’s been manipulating Eve behind her back. With Vinny caught in the crossfire, Suki considers leaving Walford for good — but Eve has one last plan to bring Nish down.

8. Elaine’s Fiery Feud Escalates
   Elaine’s feud with Cindy reaches boiling point after a heated argument over George’s future. Cindy accuses Elaine of controlling behavior, and the Queen Vic becomes a battlefield of bitter words and dangerous threats.

9. Freddie’s Risky Romance
   Freddie Slater begins falling for someone completely off-limits — and Bobby Beale catches him sneaking around. When the truth comes out, it could ruin more than one friendship.

10. A Shocking Return Changes Everything
    Just when things can’t get more chaotic, a mystery figure from the past shows up at Kat’s door. Their return threatens to unearth old wounds, particularly one secret Zoe hoped was buried forever.

With so many storylines colliding, next week promises classic EastEnders mayhem — full of tension, passion, and the kind of drama only Albert Square can deliver.