Max tries to support Lauren as confused Nigel hits Julie
Can Max be the father Lauren needs?
Max Branning tries to step up for daughter Lauren in EastEnders spoilers for Thu, Dec 24, as she comes under fire from her friends and neighbours for her recent actions. With everyone turning on Lauren as Max’s confrontation with Ian continues, Max attempts to make things right.
But will she accept help from her dad?
Elsewhere, Kat continues to plan for Christmas, but it’s clear that Zoe and Alfie aren’t entirely on board. And, with Oscar still giving her the cold shoulder, Jasmine tries to get through, receiving words of support from an unlikely friend.
Meanwhile, as Nigel stresses out about a missing cufflink, he lashes out and accidentally hits Julie. She tries to talk to Phil about alternative care options, but he’s quick to shut her down.
What’s to be done about Nigel?
Read our EastEnders spoilers for Thu, Dec 24 in full below.
1. Max tries to support Lauren in EastEnders spoilers
As Max and Ian continue to make a scene, all eyes turn to Lauren. As Lauren falls under scrutiny for her recent actions, Max attempts to put things right with his family by stepping up in support of Lauren.
Will Lauren accept her dad’s help?
2. Kat prepares for Christmas
With preparations full steam ahead for her planned community Christmas dinner at The Vic, Kat tries to get an unenthusiastic Zoe and Alfie on board.
Can she help the pair find their Christmas spirit?
3. Jasmine tries to make amends with Oscar in EastEnders spoilers
Following their break-up, Jasmine tries to extend an olive branch to Oscar. Later, she receives some words of advice from an unlikely ally.
Can Jasmine win Oscar around?
4. Julie’s making plans for Nigel in EastEnders spoilers
When Nigel loses his cufflinks, Julie and Phil are eager to help out. Growing confused, Nigel lashes out and accidentally hits Julie in the process.
Later, Julie raises the subject of alternative care options with Phil, but he refuses to consider the idea.
