BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 14 May 2026, 20:05 By Claire Crick 14 May 2026, 20:05 As Sam and Mark team up, spoilers for next week tease a shocking exit for one of them There's danger lurking in next week's EastEnders... Mark Fowler Jr Sam Mitchell Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 14 May 2026, 20:05 By Claire Crick 14 May 2026, 20:05 Sam Mitchell and Mark Fowler Jr teamed up in today’s EastEnders to raise some much-needed cash. But as they came up with a plan that would help Mark pay off gang boss Russell, next week’s spoilers tease a dramatic twist for one of them. Mark was fuming with Grant for meddling in his business (Credit: BBC) Grant made things worse for Mark Yesterday’s EastEnders saw Grant make things worse for Mark as he tried to reason with Russell. It turned out the pair were old acquaintances. However, it was revealed that Grant had wronged Russell in the past by sleeping with his wife, so Russell doubled the debt. He also demanded the cash by the end of next week, or he’d kill Mark. Today, Mark discovered that his dad had made things worse for him. After Russell threatened Vicki in her own home, Mark realised what Grant had done and had to confess to his sister that he now owed a whopping £200k. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Grant vowed to sell his bar in Portugal to raise the cash Mark needed to pay off Russell. But it was too little too late for Mark, and he is now a dead man walking. Sam had an idea to help Mark (Credit: BBC) Sam and Mark joined forces in EastEnders Seeing Mark in the pub, Sam suggested there could be a way to make some fast cash. Mark was shocked when Sam said he should contact his friend who finds stolen cars to sell on. She said he could sell them through the car lot, and Lauren would be none the wiser. Mark wasn’t sure about conning Lauren, but realised he didn’t have much choice.Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your EastEnders newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. Mark was worried that with the legitimate cars he was getting for Lauren, she wouldn’t be interested in any others. So Sam said he should torch the vintage cars, leaving Lauren with an empty car lot and in need of cars. Knowing he had no other option, Mark agreed. That evening, he went to a quarry and covered a classic car in petrol. As he set fire to the car, Sam stepped out from behind him – teaming up with her nephew to help him out of his drama. But next week brings fresh trouble for the pair. And one of them might not make it out alive… Sam and Mark torched the car (Credit: BBC) The drama continues next week for Sam and Mark in EastEnders Max gets suspicious when he hears about the torched car next week and grills Lauren. She doesn’t know what has happened and goes to Mark for answers. However, Sam gives Mark a false alibi and points the finger at Max. Lauren confronts Max after Sam frames him, and he is hurt by Lauren’s accusations. Later in the week, Mark is desperately trying to get the money for Russell. Grant offers him the cash from his bar sale, but Mark is adamant he’ll find the money himself. However, he starts to panic when he gets another warning from Russell. But before Mark can go to Grant and accept his help, he is bundled into a car by masked men and driven out of the Square. It seems Russell is serious about his threat to kill Mark if he doesn’t pay up. But can the Mitchells save him before someone gets hurt? What else happened in EastEnders today? As well as Mark and Sam teaming up in classic Mitchell style, Bea found herself homeless, and Eddie tried to bond with Nicola. Bea found herself homeless Bea was full of guilt after causing Honey's ladder fall. However, things only got worse when Billy revealed that Honey needed surgery and would be in the hospital for weeks. Bea used this news to her advantage, claiming the family needed her at home to help. But Billy saw right through her plan to worm her way back into their home and demanded she move out for good. Will tried to get Bea's key from her, but once again, she skirted the subject. This time, by manipulating him into letting her clean the house for them. Billy was furious to find her in their house and threw her out for a second time, leaving her to bed down for the night in McKlunky's. Eddie tried - and failed - to win Nicola over Eddie tried to win Nicola over by talking about George's childhood. As Nicola struggled to get Ivy off to sleep, he shared a song that used to help baby George nod off. However, Nicola wasn't fooled by his sudden sentimental side and refused to be won over. Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 14 May 2026, 20:05 By Claire Crick 14 May 2026, 20:05 Next Story
