EastEnders spoilers for next week: The search for Amy continues, Max tries to interfere with Linda's family and romance for Ian and Elaine

It's a dramatic week
Rebecca Sayers

EastEnders spoilers for next week show a shocking twist in Amy and Craig’s storyline as he turns abusive towards her.

Elsewhere, Max tries to play the family man, but it just backfires in front of his face.

Also happening in EastEnders next week, things heat up between Ian and Elaine.

Max and Jack argue over Amy in EastEnders spoilers
Amy’s disappearance causes a lot of tension (Credit: BBC)

1. The search for Amy leads to arguments

The search for Amy continues, but the family can’t keep things civil as Sean and Jack argue about Max, then argue with Max. But when Lily arrives to the Vic with evidence that Amy had opened an online banking account using Charli’s tablet, they hope the police can track them.

Jack continues to look for Amy
Jack is desperate to find Amy (Credit: BBC)

2. Amy is terrified of Craig

Amy and Craig hide in a bedsit, but it’s clear she is nervous around him. And when they realise the bank account has been frozen, Craig lashes out, hitting Amy.

As the search continues, Sean comes up with an idea – get Denise to record a plea video.

Ian decides on a bonfire night in EastEnders
Ian is a man on a mission (Credit: BBC)

3. Ian decides to host a bonfire night

Ned offers Ian some advice in EastEnders spoilers, that leads to him deciding to host a bonfire night in Walford.

But things get off to a bad start when they discover Ryder’s fireworks are out of date and can’t be used. Annoyed at everything, Ian threatens to call of the entire thing.

However, he soon has another idea.

Ian and Elaine kiss in EastEnders spoilers
Ian makes a move on Elaine in EastEnders (Credit: BBC)

4. Romance is on the cards for Ian and Elaine in EastEnders spoilers

Ian attempts to ask Elaine to borrow some of her fireworks. But she gets the wrong impression, assuming Ian is asking her on a date.

Elaine refuses Ian’s request purely to save face. But Ryder and Oscar join forces to steal her fireworks, which results in Ian and Elaine arguing.

However, with tensions high, Ian interrupts Elaine with a kiss. Are the pair heading for romance?

Linda tries to help Lee in EastEnders spoilers
Lee is still drinking (Credit: BBC)

5. Linda worries about Lee in EastEnders spoilers

After learning Lee’s troubles, Linda continues to worry about him. She tries to challenge him to go sober for one week.

Lee causes a scene for Nancy
Lee makes a drunken scene (Credit: BBC)

6. Lee causes trouble for Nancy

Later, Nancy opens up to her mum about how overwhelmed she is feeling, and Linda agrees to head to the antenatal class with her instead of Lee. But this only causes him to feel pushed out by his family. So, he gets drunk and arrives to the class, causing a scene.

Max speaks to Nancy
Max wants to be part of Linda’s family (Credit: BBC)

7. Max inserts himself into Linda’s family

Max realises tensions are high between Lee, Linda and Nancy, and wants to help to be part of the family. But when he tries to diffuse the tension, Linda asks him to stay out of her family affairs, asking him to leave.

He later tries to speak to Nancy about the situation, but when he starts to criticise Lee, Nancy tells him to stay out of their business.

Max then opens up to Lauren and vows to insert himself into Linda’s family. But at the same time, the Carters call a truce.

Gemma starts a book club in EastEnders spoilers
Gemma wants to make friends (Credit: BBC)

7. Gemma is determined to make friends in EastEnders spoilers

Feeling like an outsider, Gemma decides it’s time she makes some friends in Walford.

She later meets Honey for a drink in The Albert, where she is asked to set up a book club to give Walford residents a reason to come together.

Later, Nicola intervenes to rally Sharon and the women of Walford to join Gemma’s book club. But will she make the friends she desires?

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