10 EastEnders spoilers for next week: Zoe is dead, but there's a twist and Penny's secret is exposed

The postmortem into Zoe's death throws up some questions
Carena Crawford

EastEnders spoilers for next week reveal devastation as Zoe has died and Kat falls apart. But is there more to her death than meets the eye?

Elsewhere, Penny has the baby and someone finds out her secret – can she persuade them to keep quiet?

Here are 10 EastEnders spoilers for next week.

Zoe is dead as Kat falls apart in EastEnders spoilers

Kat can't take in what's happened (Credit: BBC)
Kat can’t take in what’s happened (Credit: BBC)

1. Zoe’s death is discovered

Having found Zoe’s lifeless body, Kat is shocked into silence. She can’t believe it’s happening and keeps it to herself.

However, before long Alfie finds out Zoe is dead and is totally stunned.

The news of Zoe's death hits everyone hard (Credit: BBC)
The news of Zoe’s death hits everyone hard (Credit: BBC)

2. The family find out the truth

Meanwhile, Jean, Mo and Lily are moving into The Vic to live with Kat and Alfie after Suki evicted them.

However, despite putting a positive spin on their move, things come crashing down as they find out about Zoe.

Kat can't confide in Alfie (Credit: BBC)
Kat can’t confide in Alfie (Credit: BBC)

3. Kat falls apart in EastEnders spoilers

With the family totally broken and wanting to make sense of Zoe’s death, Kat locks herself away. However she later goes to container junction and Oscar offers comfort by confiding about his sister Abi and how his mum coped following her death.

Kat goes back to The Vic, but is horrified to find the family holding a vigil for Zoe. She throws everyone out as she breaks down.

The postmortem leaves Kat shocked (Credit: BBC)
The postmortem leaves Kat shocked (Credit: BBC)

4. Is there more to Zoe’s death?

As news of her passing spreads around Walford, the last person who saw her alive is particularly affected by it. Do they know something?

The police then arrive with the postmortem results and Kat is stunned. She wants answers.

Sharon shares her own experiences with Kat in EastEnders spoilers (Credit: BBC)
Sharon shares her own experiences with Kat (Credit: BBC)

5. Sharon steps in

Sharon, who’s gone through this herself with son Denny, tries to help Kat with words of advice. She then suggests they speak to Jack for help.

However the evidence then uncovers something shocking…

Penny has the baby and her secret is out in EastEnders spoilers

Penny can't take the guilt any more (Credit: BBC)
Penny can’t take the guilt any more (Credit: BBC)

6. Penny decides to come clean

Experiencing labour pains, Penny worries about the baby. However the hospital tell her everything is fine and she goes home.

But on Vinny’s 30th birthday, Lauren notices Penny is upset. She confesses she is going to tell Vinny the truth that he might not be the baby’s dad. Lauren tries to convince her not to, but will Penny change her mind?

EastEnders spoiler reveal Penny and Vinny have a son (Credit: BBC)
EastEnders spoiler reveal Penny and Vinny have a son (Credit: BBC)

7. Penny gives birth in EastEnders spoilers

Suki upsets Penny at Vinny’s party and she goes outside, but then her waters break. Harry and Gina try to sober Vinny up and get him to the hospital.

Suki and Jack arrive to support Penny, and Vinny gets there in the nick of time. Penny then gives birth to a son and the pair are overjoyed.

Another secret is soon uncovered (Credit: BBC)
Another secret is soon uncovered (Credit: BBC)

8. Penny’s secret out

Penny tells Lauren she’s decided not to tell Vinny the truth. However, someone overhears…

As the Brannings and Panesars come together for the Naam Karan of Vnny and Penny’s son, the mystery listener soon confronts Penny.

However, when they tell her what they know it leads to another secret being uncovered…

Also in EastEnders spoilers for next week…

Oscar is supposed to comfort Josh, but it leads to more (Credit: BBC)
Oscar is supposed to comfort Josh, but it leads to more (Credit: BBC)

9. Oscar and Josh struggle to resist

Patrick asks Oscar to talk to Josh about Zoe, but it’s clear they are struggling to contain their feelings for each other. They soon end up kissing.

Oscar finds it hard being torn between his head and his heart and eventually ends his friendship with Josh leaving them both devastated.

10. Gemma tries to fit in in EastEnders spoilers

Wanting to help and be welcomed, Gemma tries to settle into the community by cooking for the Slaters. However things don’t go to plan. Has she made everything worse?

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