Zoe and Oscar trapped in a deadly blaze as Max and Linda return to Walford
Lives hang in the balance when a fire tears through one household
A devastating house fire breaks out in EastEnders spoilers for upcoming, leaving Zoe Slater and Oscar Branning’s lives hanging in the balance. This comes as Max Branning returns to his old stomping ground, finding his son and his former lover in grave danger.
Will Oscar and Zoe survive? And how will Max react when he’s reunited with Linda Carter, who’s also back in Walford?
Meanwhile, Lily struggles to support Jean, Jasmine rears her head again following her attack on Cindy, and Nigel attends a doctor’s appointment for his worsening dementia symptoms.
Read our EastEnders spoilers for upcoming in full below.
1. The truth about Jasmine revealed in EastEnders spoilers
Lauren and Peter excitedly plan for Jimmy’s Christening on New Year’s Day. While Zoe backs up Lauren when Cindy and Kathy clash, everyone gets a shock when Oscar arrives home with Jasmine in tow.
As the family question his judgement, Ian calls the police and Cindy flees. The police question Jasmine over her past and identity – which is when she reveals her connection to the Ford family.
Afterwards, as Jasmine continues to shut Oscar out, he calls time on their relationship.
2. Peter’s asking questions
With the charity money still missing, Lauren lies about its whereabouts to Peter. Ian reassures Lauren that he has it in hand, but she’s in for a shock when Peter realises that someone has stolen the charity money.
Will he put two and two together?
3. Lily struggles with Jean in EastEnders spoilers
Lily continues to struggle with Jean, who has shut herself away. Growing suspicious after talking to Lily, Kat and Alfie are horrified to find the house in disarray.
When Lily shares how badly Jean is coping, Kat is left stunned by an admission from Jean about recent events, and vows to support struggling Jean.
Later, she makes an unlikely ally in her quest to help Zoe, but is blindsided by a shocking discovery.
4. Linda returns
As the residents gather to celebrate the grand opening of Peacock Palace, Elaine gets a shock when Linda returns.
Later, Linda’s given food for thought following an unexpected conversation with Sam.
5. Zoe in danger as a fire starts in Walford
The locals are left shaken when a fire breaks out at Peter and Lauren’s place. With Zoe trapped inside, Oscar rushes in to rescue her.
However, there’s another surprise in store when Max Branning arrives on the Square.
What brings him back to Walford? And will Zoe and Oscar survive the inferno inside?
6. Max is back
In the wake of the fire, Max waits by Oscar’s bedside. He soon grows suspicious of Ian and Lauren’s shifty behaviour.
Back on Albert Square, Linda is horrified when she sees Max after five years apart. With the truth about Annie’s parentage looming, Linda and Max meet at The Albert for a drink.
Later, Ian shares his suspicions about Ian with Jack – and makes a scene at The Vic. Then, as his week of reunions continues, he comes face-to-face with Zoe again.
As all eyes turn on Lauren after the events of the week, Max steps up to support his daughter.
7. Zack and Phil support Sam
Phil supports Sam as she attends a hospital appointment over her cancer fears. Later, she tells Zack that she’s waiting for biopsy results to hear whether she has breast cancer.
What diagnosis do the hospital have in store?
8. Worries for Nigel in EastEnders spoilers
With filming on Nigel’s film underway, Julie books Nigel a GP appointment. However, Phil isn’t happy, and hides certain details of Nigel’s symptoms from the doctor.
Later, Nigel is worried when he makes a discovery.
9. What’s Anthony up to?
Patrick, Yolande and Chelsea worry about Anthony when there’s a sudden shift in his behaviour.
What’s Anthony hiding?
10. Jasmine tries to make amends in EastEnders spoilers
Following the fire, Jasmine attempts to extend an olive branch to Oscar. Later, she gets some words of advice from an unlikely ally.
Can she win Oscar over?
11. Honey and Billy are there for Harry in EastEnders spoilers
Billy and Honey try to support Nicola and Harry after everything that’s happened.
