Here are five major EastEnders spoilers for the week of May 5–8, 2025, featuring dramatic returns, shocking revelations, and a surprise birth:

1. Cindy Beale Crashes Lauren and Peter’s Engagement Party

Cindy Beale makes a dramatic return to Albert Square, interrupting Lauren Branning and Peter Beale’s engagement celebration. Her unexpected appearance shocks attendees and reignites tensions with Lauren. The situation escalates when Lauren issues Peter an ultimatum: it’s either her or Cindy.

2. Cindy Exposes Kathy Cotton as Her Attacker

Facing rejection from both the Beale and Knight families, Cindy retaliates by revealing that Kathy Cotton was responsible for the Christmas Day attack that left her hospitalized. This confession sends shockwaves through the community and forces Kathy to confront the consequences of her actions.

3. Lauren Branning Goes into Labour

After the tumultuous engagement party, a heavily pregnant Lauren returns home alone and unexpectedly goes into labour. With the ambulance delayed, Cindy steps in to assist, taking charge to ensure Lauren gets to the hospital safely. This unexpected turn may alter the dynamics between the two women. )

4. Ross Marshall Confesses a Shocking Secret to Vicki Fowler

Ross Marshall reveals to Vicki Fowler the real reason they had to leave Australia, confessing that their financial troubles stem from his son Joel’s actions, not his own. This revelation strains their relationship, leaving Vicki to grapple with the truth and its implications.

5. Nicola Mitchell Faces Mounting Pressure

Nicola Mitchell’s past actions come back to haunt her as she becomes increasingly worried about a family secret being exposed. She desperately tries to track down her son Harry, fearing he might reveal the truth while under the influence. Nicola’s anxiety intensifies as she attempts to keep her family’s dark secrets buried.

EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7:30 pm on BBC One, with episodes available for streaming on BBC iPlayer.

For a visual recap of these events, you might find this video insightful:

(Cindy Exposes Kathy & Lauren Goes Into Labour at the Party!)