15 EastEnders spoilers for next week: Nancy returns with a secret, Penny's lies are under threat, and Ian is released from prison
Nancy's keeping a secret set to shock Linda...
EastEnders spoilers for next week see Nancy return to Walford with huge news set to rock Linda’s world.
Elsewhere, Ian is released from prison, but he isn’t the same man who went in.
Also, Ryder has something to confess to Nicola, and Penny panics when someone gets closer to the truth about baby Ethan.
Here are 15 EastEnders spoilers for next week (October 5 – 8)…
Nancy is back with a secret in EastEnders spoilers
1. Nancy’s back!
Nancy returns to Walford, but she isn’t there to see her mum. Instead, she is back to get legal advice from her little brother, Johnny. But why does she need his help?
2. Max and Linda’s secret is out
Meanwhile, Linda is oblivious that her eldest daughter is home. She is upset with Max after Annie and Ollie see them kissing. But Max remains adamant that they can’t tell anyone they’re together until his and Cindy’s annulment comes through.
3. Linda’s hurt by Nancy’s secret
Later, Max tells Linda that Nancy is back. A shocked Linda and Elaine go to see Nancy, and things are tense as they argue. Later, Nancy comes back to the Square and tells her mum the truth… but what has she been hiding?
4. Linda reveals the truth about Max
Eventually Nancy and Linda make up, and Linda is shocked to discover Nancy’s hiding more secrets. Wanting her daughter to open up to her, Linda decides honesty is the best policy and tells her family about her relationship with Max, hoping it will encourage her children to be honest with her. But will her plan work?
Penny’s secret is almost revealed
5. Penny and Vinny struggle in EastEnders spoilers
With sleep deprivation hitting them hard, Penny and Vinny are struggling with newborn Ethan. As always, Suki has something to say about their parenting skills, but Penny stands up for Vinny in front of his mum.
6. Penny panics over her baby secret
As well as juggling being a new mum, Penny is also secretly hiding the fact that Vinny is unlikely to be Ethan’s dad. She is on edge as Harry – her other potential babydaddy – meets Ethan. But is Harry unwittingly meeting his own child?
7. The truth is out?
Later, things only get worse for stressed-out Penny when Rose and Jodie meet Ethan and innocently comment that he looks nothing like Vinny. Little do they know, they’re closer to the truth than they realise. Is Penny’s secret about to be blown?
EastEnders spoilers: Ian is released from prison
8. Harvey tries to help Kathy
Harvey tries to help Kathy get ready for Ian’s return from prison by cleaning the chip shop ahead of an inspection. But Harvey is also trying to help Lily with a careers fair and has clearly taken on too much.
9. Ian comes home in EastEnders spoilers
Ian comes home from prison and is shaken from his time inside. Ian’s friends and family throw him a welcome home party in The Vic. But it is all too much for overwhelmed Ian.
10. Ian is a shadow of his former self
Things go from bad to worse when Ian finds out Harvey missed the inspection at the chippy because he was helping Lily. The pair have an argument, but fragile Ian is haunted by his time in prison and races off, scared.
11. Ian reaches out to Chelsea
Ian opens up to newcomer Ned, who gets him to talk about what happened the night of the accident. He’s grateful to Ned and decides talking to Chelsea might help him feel better, so he reaches out to her. Will his plan work?
Ryder has a secret to tell Nicola in EastEnders spoilers
12. Nicola and Ned clash – again
Nicola continues to struggle working with Ned after he blackmailed her out of a share in Harry’s Barn. Ned makes it clear he is going to be hands-on with working in the bar, leaving Nicola seething.
13. Nicola and Gemma reminisce in EastEnders spoilers
Later, Nicola heads home to get ready for George’s return to Walford. She bonds with Gemma as they unpack boxes, but things turn sour when Jodie unpacks their dad’s medals. Nicola explodes and tells Gemma she wishes they had never moved to Walford.
14. Ned pushes Nicola’s buttons
Ned gathers the family at the bar and unveils their dad’s medal, which he has had framed for the wall. However, he is surprised when Nicola doesn’t react to his obvious attempt to annoy her.
15. Ryder has a secret for Nicola
Nicola shows Ryder the ropes at the bar, but senses tension between him and Ned. Later, Ryder brings his date to the bar and asks to speak to Nicola alone. What is he about to confess?
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