7 EastEnders spoilers for next week: Lauren confesses to Peter, Jordan raises red flags, and Barney points the finger at Nugget
There's lots of drama ahead next week
EastEnders spoilers for next week, Lauren is forced to confess everything to Peter as her feelings for Mark continue.
Elsewhere, something Jordan says raises Chelsea’s suspicions about Sheila.
Here’s everything that’s happening in EastEnders spoilers for next week.
1. Peter interrupts Lauren and Mark
Lauren tries to hide her feelings for Mark, but he’s determined to make her jealous by flirting with one of Jack’s colleagues. His plan is soon forgotten when Lauren becomes distracted by one of the stolen cars. Peter grows suspicious and later uncovers something on Lauren’s phone.
Elsewhere, Mark finally admits his feelings for Lauren, but Peter interrupts the moment before anything can happen.
2. Lauren wants Mark to fight for her
Lauren dodges Peter’s questions at first but eventually admits she and Mark have been dealing in stolen cars. When Max and Cindy arrive, she’s left with no choice but to confess everything. Shaken after an encounter with Max, Lauren continues to spiral.
Penny urges her to admit her feelings for Mark, and when he seeks her out, Lauren challenges him to prove just how much she means to him.
3. Max and Mark have it out
Cindy calls Max to The Vic, and the pair make peace, but their reunion is quickly derailed when Mark arrives and clashes with Max over Lauren.
Later, Louie’s upset over his parents’ situation leaves Mark feeling guilty.
Lauren is stunned when Peter reveals Mark has told him the truth, but their conversation is cut short by chaos breaking out across the Square.
4. Further updates on Joel’s attack
Barney confesses to Zack, revealing he saw Nugget acting suspiciously on the night in question. Meanwhile, Vicki and Ross become more convinced something isn’t right after an update on Joel’s living arrangements.
They confront Kat and Alfie, discovering the other parents knew more than they admitted. Furious, Ross considers going to the police.
As Kat and Alfie try to bring everyone together for a fresh start, tensions boil over when Vicki and Ross arrive.
Later, Jack asks Craig for help to protect Amy and Ricky.
5. Craig refuses to give up information
Barney gives his statement, leaving Vicki and Ross with more questions as Craig updates them.
Meanwhile, Joel makes a surprising request. Amy tries to get answers from Craig about the investigation into the attack, but he refuses to reveal anything.
6. Jordan raises some red flags
Meanwhile, Chelsea allows Sheila to spend time alone with Jordan while she visits Denise, who remains suspicious. Sheila tests Jordan’s ability to keep a secret, taking him out and making him promise not to tell anyone.
After a close call, they return home and Sheila sets her plan in motion. Later, she tells Gray their scheme is working, but back in Walford, Chelsea starts to question things when Jordan says something worrying.
A knock at the door leaves her even more unsettled, forcing Sheila to call Gray.
7. Patrick brings Denise and Chelsea closer
Patrick’s return to Walford sparks an emotional reunion with Denise. Sensing some tension between Denise and Chelsea, he steps in to help clear the air and bring them back together.
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