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EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of June 23 tease Elaine Knight’s (Harriet Thorpe) bad behavior, Joel Marshall (Max Murray) puts the teens in danger, and there are new fears for The Six! Plus, Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) celebrates a significant birthday, Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) worries, and Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) loses control!

Elaine’s Bad Behavior

Elaine continues to act selfishly after her breakup with George Knight (Colin Salmon), and another error on her part creates a risky situation for the teens and younger kids.

Elaine disregards an overwhelmed Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) and decides to throw a party for Patrick’s birthday.

However, Elaine later abandons Linda to manage things at The Queen Vic alone. When George steps in to assist, Elaine becomes angry and reacts harshly, ruining any chance for a reconciliation.

Later, George informs Elaine that his new lawyer claims he has rights to...

EastEnders spoilers for the week of June 16-19 tease someone’s horrified, someone makes threats, someone disappoints, and someone steps in!

Tommy Moon’s (Sonny Kendall) horrified, Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig) threatens, Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) disappoints and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) steps in.

Tommy Is Horrified As Joel Assaults Someone

In next week’s episodes, Joel Marshall’s (Max Murray) actions take a very dark turn, but can Tommy, who is an unwitting accomplice, speak up?

On the way home, Joel asks Tommy to record him, unaware of Joel’s malicious plans-Tommy’s horrified to see Joel feigning a fall onto fellow passenger Isla (uncredited), whom he touches inappropriately.

Both Isla and Tommy are taken aback, and once they reach the station, Isla reports Joel, leading to his arrest.

Ross Marshall (Alex Walkinshaw) and Vicki are disturbed by what they see, with Ross demanding explanations while Vicki reassures Isla.

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of June 2-5 tease custody wars, engagement drama and marriage mistakes.

Lauren Branning’s (Jacqueline Jossa) in a custody war, Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) has engagement drama, and George Knight (Colin Salmon) might be making a marriage mistake!

Tension Rises Between Lauren And Peter

Next week marks a turning point for new parents Lauren and Peter Beale (Thomas Law), but will it be permanent? Tension rises between Lauren and Peter as he grapples with baby Jimmy Beale’s (uncredited infant) diagnosis.

Lauren feels overwhelmed by the support from well-wishers in the Square and urges Peter to join her, but he brushes off her requests.

Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) and Kathy Cotton (Gillian Taylforth) team up to assist, yet Peter soon holds Lauren responsible for Jimmy’s blindness.

At her breaking point, recovering alcoholic Lauren goes to The Queen Vic and Harry’s Barn for a drink,...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of May 12 tease exposés, fights, mixed signals and peacemaking.

Cindy Beale (Michelle Cotton) pulls off an exposé, Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiatra) and Ross Marshall (Alex Walkinshaw) fight, Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) gets mixed signals and Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) attempts peacemaking.

Cindy Stirs Up Trouble For Kathy

Next week, Cindy continues to stir up trouble for Kathy Cotton (Gillian Taylforth), resulting in heartbreak for Jean Slater (Gillian Wright).

As Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) gets ready for the Slater camping trip, things go awry when Jean insists on not going without her daughter Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), which frustrates granddaughter Lily Slater (Lillia Turner).

Although Harvey manages to persuade Stacey to join, Lily firmly states she doesn’t want her there.

In a fit of anger, Harvey storms off to the café in search of comfort from his secret lover Kathy, only to be met with indifference.

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of May 5 tease exposures, births, suspicions and more! Kathy Cotton’s (Gillian Taylforth) exposed, Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) gives birth, Gina Knight’s (Francesca Henry) suspicious and more!

Cindy Exposes Kathy

Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) returns to Walford next week, and she won’t hold back on revealing Kathy’s attempt on her life!

It’s the engagement party for Lauren and Peter Beale (Thomas Law), but Lauren is anxious after their recent midwife appointment raised concerns about possible complications.

Her frustration grows when a preoccupied Peter steps away to take a call, while Kathy relocates the celebration to Harry’s Barn due to an issue at The Albert.

Gina recruits Mo Harris (Laila Morse), Jean Slater (Gillian Wright), and Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) for assistance, but it’s evident they are not equipped for the task.

During the party, Lauren’s worries persist,...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of April 21 tease distressing discoveries, a murderer’s panic, a lonely teenager and a big decision.

Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) makes a distressing discovery, murderous Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) panics, Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) is lonely, and Kojo Asare (Dayo Koleosho) makes a big decision.

Distressing Discoveries

Phil is taken aback by a troubling revelation regarding the ailing Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) in the upcoming week.

An Easter egg hunt is taking place in Albert Square, motivating Nigel to break free from Phil’s excessive protectiveness and demonstrate his capabilities.

When Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) encourages Nigel to don the Easter Bunny costume, things start off smoothly.

However, a misunderstanding occurs when Nigel mistakenly identifies young Hope Fowler (Isabelle Smith) as Clare Bates (Gemma Bissix), leading to a confrontation with Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman).

This dispute prompts Harvey, Jean Slater (Gillian Wright), and...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of April 14 tease shocking visitors, a young girl’s torment, someone’s shocked and someone’s worried.

Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) gets a shocking visitor, Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) is tormented and Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) worries.

Sonia’s Shocking Visitor

Sonia is gearing up for a significant change next week, but her plans are abruptly interrupted by an unexpected visit from a mysterious stranger.

Mo Harris (Laila Morse) and Kim Fox (Tameka Empson) find themselves on the receiving end of Sonia’s anger when they bring a group of true-crime enthusiasts to her doorstep.

Frustrated, Sonia vents to Bex Fowler (Jasmine Armfield) about the surge of interest sparked by Bianca Jackson’s (Patsy Palmer) interview, unaware that one of the tour participants is observing her home.

After being kicked out of Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) and Alfie Moon’s (Shane Richie) flat,...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of April 7 tease things get a little toasty in Walford, as Martin Fowler’s (James Bye) funeral stirs up some hot tempers!

Ross Marshall (Alex Walkinshaw) schemes, Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) clashes with a couple of people, and Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton) leaves!

Martin’s Funeral Will Be An Emotional Occasion

Martin’s family and friends are bracing themselves for an unexpected day – his final farewell in Walford. Feelings are intense, and his adoptive daughter Lily Slater (Lillia Turner) is doing her best to support her younger, heartbroken siblings.

Meanwhile, their mother Stacey returns home inebriated after being away from the Square for several weeks-Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) steps in to help Stacey regain her composure, offering her comforting words.

When Stacey expresses her reluctance to attend the funeral, Sonia is taken aback. However, it appears Stacey may reconsider, as photos reveal her...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of March 10 tease someone panics, someone reveals a secret, someone makes a decision, and more.

Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) panics, Tommy Moon (Sonny Kendall) reveals a secret, Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) must make a decision, and more.

Nicola Panics

Nicola feels trapped as the weight of her secret grows heavier. To escape Zack Hudson (James Farrar) and the town of Walford, she attempts to plan a getaway to Spain, but Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) declines to join her.

Things heat up when Sharon Watts (Leticia Dean) steps in after a strange encounter with Zack. This leads up to a confrontation with Nicola in front of Teddy, Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway), and Barney Mitchell (Lewis Bridgeman), who are confused by the rising tension.

Can Nicola hold on to her secret any longer? Or is it on the verge of being blown wide open?

Walford...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of March 3 tease guilty secrets, bombshell discoveries and more.

Sharon Watts (Leticia Dean) has a guilty secret, Zack Hudson (James Farrar) makes a bombshell discovery and more!

Sharon’s Hiding A Guilty Secret

Sharon is tormented by a heavy secret, and her heart sinks when she discovers that Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) is aware of it. Determined to take charge of the situation, Sharon steels herself to confess.

However, just as she gathers the courage to speak out, unforeseen events thwart her plans. In a moment of desperation, she turns to Zack Hudson (James Farrar) and shares her hidden truth, struggling with her guilt.

But soon, Sharon learns their conversation wasn’t as private as she thought—Barney Mitchell (Lewis Bridgeman) has been listening in, and when he confesses, Zack confronts Barney at Harry’s Barn.

Just when tensions rise, Barney unexpectedly starts...

EastEnders spoilers and updates tease twelve tempting spoilers for the week of December 9-12! Peggy’s relaunches under new ownership, Linda Carter’s (Kellie Bright) drunken behavior worsens, Phil Mitchell (Steve MacFadden) spirals, and more!

EastEnders Spoilers – Peggy’s Relaunch

Teddy Mitchell(Roland Manookian) made the decision to purchase Peggy’s from Phil, hoping to demonstrate to his son Barney Mitchell (Lewis Bridgeman) that he was committed to a fresh start.

He aimed to leave his shady past behind by operating a legitimate business. However, his plans were thwarted when his ex-wife Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) returned to town and presented Phil with a more enticing offer, seeking to undermine her former husband.

In the upcoming week, Nicola is preparing for the grand reopening of the bar, which she has renamed ‘Harry’s Barn’ in honor of their other son, Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway).

She was taken aback when Teddy...

EastEnders spoilers and updates tease five fantastic spoilers for the week of November 25.

There’s honey trap drama with Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) while Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) is threatened, Martin Fowler (James Bye) faces opposition, and more!

EastEnders Spoilers – Honey Trap Drama

Elaine and George Knight’s (Colin Salmon) wedding day has arrived, but will it be a happy occasion? The day before, Johnny Carter (Charlie Suff) and the Knights are busy getting The Queen Vic ready for the big event.

Meanwhile, Elaine is trying to convince Cindy to act as a honey trap for George, hoping to test his loyalty to his ex-wife.

Cindy agrees, and at Junior Knight’s (Micah Balfour) apartment, they share some memories before Cindy suddenly kisses George; afterward, wanting to take control, Cindy reveals Elaine’s scheme to George, who’s shocked.

He rushes back to the pub to confront Elaine-both families come together to support the couple,...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of October 28 tease secrets discovered and Halloween horrors, a new friend bond and more.

The Six’s secret’s discovered by Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdry) and he inflicts Halloween horrors on them; Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) bonds with a new friend, and more!

EastEnders Spoilers – Nish Grows Suspicious, Uncovers The Truth About Last Christmas

Nish becomes wary of The Six after overhearing a secret conversation between Kathy Cotton (Gillian Taylforth) and his ex-wife Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal).

He soon discovers their meeting as they try to recall their stories from Christmas; Nish is determined to uncover the truth, but the women claim they have nothing to hide.

However, we know they have been hiding their role in Keanu Taylor’s (Danny Walters) murder for the past year, and it looks like their secret will be exposed soon.

Nish insists on accompanying them to the police station,...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of September 16 tease truth bombs, exposés, discoveries, decisions and more.

Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) tells her sister the truth, Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) is exposed, Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) makes a discovery, and Anna makes a decision.

EastEnders Spoilers – Anna Knight’s Truth Bomb

Anna shares her excitement about her pregnancy with Gina Knight (Francesca Henry) and Gina plans to inform Bobby Beale (Clay Milner Russell) about the big news.

However, Gina quickly realizes that Anna has been dodging his calls and is hesitant to share the news with him. It soon becomes evident that Anna is not truly happy, as she confides in Gina that she feels unprepared for motherhood.

Concerned for her sister, Gina encourages Anna to consider all her possibilities. After some time thinking it through, Anna will come to a decision.

EastEnders Spoilers – Avani’s Exposed

Avani has been...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of July 21 tease risky moves, plea hearings, job opportunities and more! Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) makes a risky move, Dean Wicks’ (Matt Di Angelo) plea hearing takes place, and Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine) is ruthless over a job opportunity.

EastEnders Spoilers – Reiss Colwell Risky Move

Reiss’ financial problems are getting worse, and a reminder from the nursing home about the money he still owes them only adds to his stress.

Desperate for a quick cash infusion, Reiss creates a Vat (Value Added Tax) invoice claiming that Sharon Watts (Leticia Dean) owes him money.

Although he initially considers backing out, he ultimately decides to follow through with the plan, giving Sharon a deadline of the next day to settle the payment.

Will Sharon fall for his scheme so easily? Or will she realize something’s fishy besides the fish and chips?

EastEnders Spoilers – Plea...

EastEnders spoilers and updates tease some shocking new twists for next week. Maya Houssain (Bharti Patel) is exposed, Davinder ‘Nugget’ Gulati (Juhaim Rasul Choudhury) collapses and will Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) steal Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) from Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt)?

EastEnders Spoilers – Maya Houssain Exposed?

Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) and Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) were all set for a romantic evening until a message from Maya changes everything.

Harvey makes an excuse to Jean and meets Maya, who confesses she is selling her home to pay off debts.

Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) spots them together and tells Jean, who fears Harvey is being unfaithful.

Maya leaves behind a letter with a different address, prompting Harvey to investigate-he finds a distressed man at the new address and realized Maya’s troubles run deep.

Jean braces herself for a confession of infidelity, but Harvey surprises her with the truth; Harvey has learned a valuable lesson,...

EastEnders spoilers and updates tease Maya Houssain (Bharti Patel) may not be who Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) thinks she is. What could be her motives for looking into his son Aaron Monroe’s (Charlie Wernham) extremist past?

EastEnders Spoilers – Maya Houssain And Harvey Monroe Became Close

Maya’s connection with Harvey Monroe has grown stronger in recent weeks, all thanks to their mutual love for football; it all started when Harvey generously offered her a ride in his taxi.

Being lonely after Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths) and Tom “Rocky” Cotton (Brian Conley) bid farewell, Harvey was thrilled to have a new friend.

However, Harvey stumbled upon something unexpected when he tried to locate Maya–she had deliberately deleted her online presence, leaving him confused and concerned.

She tried to convince Harvey that she feared being scammed after the death of her husband; however, viewers couldn’t help but maintain their doubts about her true motives.

EastEnders spoilers and updates for Monday, June 4 tease Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) plots to steal George Knight (Colin Salmon) and Ravi Gullati’s (Aaron Thiara) been reeled in! Cindy uses a drama with their daughter to get closer to George, while Ravi’s reeled in by the news Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) hasn’t long to live.

EastEnders Spoilers – Cindy Beale’s Terrified For Her Daughter

Cindy is terrified for her daughter Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) following the news of her mugging at McKlunky’s-Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) chased off the mugger.

However, Junior was too late to prevent the terror of Anna being knocked to the ground by the mugger, although her purse was retrieved.

The situation worsens when Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) reveals the assault to Cindy, and Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) indirectly blames Cindy for the incident.

Determined to help Anna seek justice, Cindy brings Jack Branning...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for Wednesday, May 29 tease Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) is in a precarious relationship with his ex-wife, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins).

Even though Ian rescued Cindy, broken and alone, and they reconciled in France, George Knight (Colin Salmon) has always been a thorn in Ian’s side-and Ian busts Cindy and her secret!

EastEnders Spoilers – A Heartbreaking And Angering Discovery

Ian has been finding it increasingly difficult to mask his jealousy towards George, the former boxing champ, since they live so close to each other with his and Cindy’s two daughters.

Little did Ian realize that his worst nightmare would come true when George and Cindy shared a tender kiss. Upon discovering the betrayal, George’s fiancée Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) was left in a state of conflict.

Despite her hurt feelings, her main concern was George’s emotional well-being following his adoptive mother’s death and some shocking family revelations.

EastEnders spoilers and updates pose the question, who is the mysterious Maya Houssain (Bharti Patel)? In Thursday, May 30th’s episode, EastEnders viewers and Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) finds out!

EastEnders Spoilers – A Mysterious Woman, A Mysterious Arrival

Maya Houssain’s entrance into the Square was nothing short of enigmatic, a secret that only unfolded after she hopped into a cab driven by Harvey Monroe.

Fate took its course, and the two quickly bonded over their mutual adoration for Spurs and the captivating world of football. Harvey couldn’t contain his joy at finally finding someone he could connect and converse with.

Being plagued by loneliness lately, he had yearned for companionship and sought solace in meeting up with Martin Fowler (James Bye).

However, his hopes were dashed as Martin, citing concerns over troubled Zack Hudson (James Farrar), had to cancel their plans.

EastEnders Spoilers – Maya Houssain Shows Up In The Pub,...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of May 27-30 tease returns, attacks, peacemaking and more! Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) returns, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) attacks, and Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) turns peacemaker!

EastEnders Spoilers Monday May 27 – Nish Panesar’s Bombshell

Monday, May 27th is full of surprises as Nish drops a bombshell on the Panesar family, revealing his terminal illness; Nish touches Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) shoulder at McKlunky’s.

Eve Unwin (Heather Peace) and Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal) are unnerved at seeing Nish, but he has both copies of their final divorce order paperwork to him.

The Panesars agree to change the locks so Nish can’t gain access, but he manipulates Avani into letting him inside the house.

Suki, Ravi Gulati, (Aaron Thiara) Eve and Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota) are hostile as Nish starts talking, but they’re left speechless when Nish drops the bombshell that he’s dying.

Rooted in noir tradition, the suspense thriller of the “your past is catching up with you” variety is well-worn. So how does one reframe it in a way that feels at once fresh while also familiar, so as not to alienate increasingly impatient audiences? Therein lies the challenge for any new entries into the space, and one that Netflix’s latest Harlan Coben collaboration, “Stay Close,” ultimately fails, despite a decorated cast led by Cush Jumbo and James Nesbitt, even if their performances are the best thing about the series.

In “Stay Close,” Jumbo stars as Megan, a suburban mother of three whose previous life as a stripper named Cassie, along with the lives of those she thought she’d left in the past, come back to haunt her, threatening to ruin the perfect present-day reality she’s created for herself. The history summarized: once a popular dancer, one of...