Max's return sends shockwaves as Stacey and Zoe are left speechless

Everyone is reeling as Max is back
Carena Crawford
By Carena Crawford

Max Branning is back and Stacey and Zoe are stunned in Emmerdale spoilers for Wed, Oct 7. As he makes his presence felt, he wants to talk to Lauren. But why has he returned now?

As Stacey reels from the shock of Max’s return, Lily ups the pressure on her mum to move to Brazil. Will Stacey relent and follow her dreams?

Peter is also worried about Max being back – mostly how Cindy will react. Is he right to be concerned? Elsewhere, Priya lies to Ravi to make him jealous.

Here’s everything EastEnders spoilers for Wed, Oct 7 tell us.

Max is back in EastEnders
Max is back where he belongs (Credit: BBC)

1. Max’s return stuns Walford

After Max Branning walked into Lauren and Peter’s wedding unannounced, both Stacey and Zoe are shocked. His attention is at first on the newlyweds, but what does he want to say to the couple – and his daughter?

Later, Kat warns Zoe to stay away from Max when she sees them talking, but it’s obvious Max is after Stacey. He follows her back to No.31 – what does he want with her?

Stacey sees Max in The Vic in EastEnders spoilers
Stacey’s world is rocked by Max’s return (Credit: BBC)

2. Stacey makes a decision about her future in EastEnders spoilers

With Max’s return completely throwing her, Stacey doesn’t know what to do when Lily and now Zoe try to convince her to move to Brazil.

After much thought, she decides she will leave after all. But how will Max – and Jean – react to her news?

Zoe and Max talk in EastEnders but is he really here for Stacey?
Zoe and Max are shocked to see one another (Credit: BBC)

3. Max makes a beeline for Zoe

Back in The Vic, Oscar tries to get Max’s attention, but it’s clear he is looking elsewhere. As he spots Zoe, Max ignores Oscar and goes after her. Will Oscar ever reconnect with his dad properly?

Cindy is out for revenge
Cindy wants to make Max pay (Credit: BBC)

4. Will Cindy strike in EastEnders spoilers?

Although Cindy doesn’t yet know about Max’s return, Peter is immediately worried. He knows Cindy will be out for revenge following the death of her son, Steven, which Max was responsible for. But can Peter keep Cindy away forever?

Harry and Gina share a hug in The Vic
Harry and Gina become boyfriend and girlfriend (Credit: BBC)

5. Also in EastEnders spoilers for Wed, Oct 7

Gina and Harry are back on with gusto. They make things official and book a last-minute weekend away. But is it really wise for Harry to leave?

Also, Priya is fed-up with Ravi over never being around. She lies she has exciting plans that evening to make him jealous. But will it work?

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