This week in EastEnders, the pressure is building like a ticking time bomb – and when it finally explodes, no one is left unscathed. From fiery showdowns over The Queen Vic to a shocking pregnancy reveal and a mysterious man from the past threatening fan-favourite Oscar, Walford is spinning out of control – and only the boldest will survive the emotional wreckage.

The Battle for the Vic Reaches Breaking Point

The Queen Vic – more than just a pub, it’s the heart of Walford. And now, it’s up for grabs.

Ian Beale is determined to reclaim the iconic bar, but his ambition sends Jean Slater spiraling into fear over her job security. Meanwhile, Stacey Slater shocks everyone by tossing her own hat in the ring – a move that shakes even Kat, who’s convinced the deal is in the bag. But Alfie’s revelation pulls the rug out, forcing Stacey to withdraw at the last minute, leaving Kat heartbroken and broke.

And while they fight over bricks and beer taps, Linda, Johnny, and Elaine brace for the Vic’s auction, unaware that they are standing at the edge of a new era — but who will take control of Walford’s beating heart?

A Pregnancy That Could Tear a Family Apart

All week, Avani is distant, distracted — and it doesn’t take long before her secret bursts out: She’s pregnant.

But the revelation sends shockwaves through her world. Who’s the father? Can she face what’s coming? And how will her already fragile relationships survive the storm this baby is sure to bring?

Oscar Branning’s Life Takes a Dangerous Turn

After a reckless one-night stand, Oscar Branning wakes up to a pounding hangover and an even heavier burden. Jack Branning, ever the protective father, warns him to tread carefully around Peter and Lauren — but Oscar is already in too deep.

Then Mike arrives. A face from the past. A threat from the shadows. What starts as a warning quickly escalates into full-blown danger. Oscar tries to keep his cool, but Mike is unpredictable, aggressive — and not done with him yet. Walford’s golden boy may have finally met his match, and this time, charm won’t be enough to save him.

Broken Families, Silent Goodbyes, and Bittersweet Endings

While the younger generation struggles with betrayal, legacy, and unexpected life changes, the older Walford residents are quietly bracing for their own heartbreaks. Phil Mitchell, at war with Callum and Jay, sets his sights on taking Lexi in — a move that could fracture what little is left of his family.

But then Julie arrives, bearing chilling news: Nigel has vanished. Gone without a trace. Phil’s attention is yanked away from his family drama and back into mystery and fear — because in Walford, disappearances rarely end quietly.

A Week That Changes Everything

Old rivalries reignite. New lives begin. And secrets boil just beneath the surface, threatening to spill and burn everyone in their path.

As the Queen Vic prepares for its next ruler, no one in Albert Square is safe from the fallout. Love, loyalty, legacy – all hang in the balance. And as betrayals unfold and dangerous figures return, Walford teeters on the edge of transformation.

Don’t miss a second. This week’s EastEnders is a pressure cooker of heartbreak, danger, and seismic change.
Will Oscar survive Mike’s return? Will Kat lose her dream forever? And can Avani find the strength to face motherhood?

The answers will shake the Square to its core.