BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 9 Apr 2026, 20:04 By Claire Crick 9 Apr 2026, 20:04 5 things you must know ahead of Vicki and Zack's dark blackmail twist next week There's trouble looming for Zack and Vicki Ross Marshall Vicki Fowler Zack Hudson Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 9 Apr 2026, 20:04 By Claire Crick 9 Apr 2026, 20:04 Today’s EastEnders saw Vicki and Ross have a huge argument when they tried to talk about Joel once again. The pair were at loggerheads over where the teen will live once he’s released in a few months, and it seems no amount of talking is helping. The drama came after Ross discovered in yesterday’s episode that his son has been sentenced to six months in a young offenders’ institute. Meaning Joel could be home on Albert Square before Christmas. Understandably, Vicki is nervous about the lad who attacked her moving back under her roof. But it’s a tricky situation, seeing as she is due to marry Ross very soon. Vicki was struggling with the idea of Joel moving home (Credit: BBC) Vicki and Ross had a huge argument Today’s EastEnders saw the pair try to talk things through again. Vicki accused her fiancé of never talking about his son. But Ross admitted that he didn’t think Vicki wanted to hear about his visits to see Joel in jail. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Reassuring Ross that if it is important to him, then it is also important to her, Vicki tried to get Ross to open up. However, when he inadvertently compared Joel’s attack to Vicki sleeping with another man, she saw red and stormed out. Joel’s return was playing on Vicki’s mind this week (Credit: BBC) EastEnders: The drama continues for Vicki next week Next week’s spoilers have revealed that the couple are still divided over Joel on Monday as they head to their hen and stag parties. Vicki isn’t in the partying mood, but once there, she changes her mind, and the party gets underway. But how does she go from wanting to marry Ross to passionately kissing Zack?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. Here are 5 things you need to know ahead of next week… Vicki isn’t in the party mood at her hen do (Credit: BBC) 1. Zack is the hen party stripper The trouble starts when Kim books Zack as the stripper for the night, not realising Vicki and Zack have a history. While the other women at the party are having a great time, Vicki doesn’t know where to look – and her awkwardness doesn’t go unnoticed by a certain someone. 2. Kathy senses trouble Seeing there is still a spark between Zack and Vicki, Kathy realises she needs to act fast. In a desperate attempt to stop Vicki from making a huge mistake, Kathy sets off the fire alarm. However, her plan backfires completely. 3. Zack and Vicki kiss in EastEnders next week Once outside, Vicki and Zack sneak off to a hidden corner and share a passionate kiss. The pair only break things off because Vicki hears Ross… and Zack is left feeling deflated once again. AWKWARD! Zack is the stripper at Vicki’s hen party (Credit: BBC) 4. Someone films the kiss But little do Zack and Vicki know, someone has seen them kissing. Not only that, but they have secretly caught the whole thing on camera. But who is filming them? Is it someone from the party? Is it Ross? Or could it be someone else entirely? 5. Zack and Vicki get blackmailed next week in EastEnders Vicki and Zack only find out that they have been caught kissing when Vicki gets an anonymous text next week with a picture of them kissing. Clearly, it is someone she knows if they have her phone number. But who is about to blackmail the pair for an eyewatering amount of cash? What else happened in EastEnders tonight? As well as Vicki and Ross's huge argument, Jasmine was found not guilty in her murder trial. Also, Bea and Ian arranged a date, while Sandra left Walford. Jasmine returned home Jasmine was stunned when the jury announced their verdict of not guilty. Free to return home, Jasmine was thrilled to be reunited with Oscar and her family. As everyone celebrated, Josh asked his twin if she had time to talk. Upstairs in The Vic, the pair opened up about their past, and Jasmine finally gave her version of events from the day their foster dad, Keith, died. Josh comforted Jasmine, and they turned over a new leaf. Sandra left Walford Realising that Josh didn't really want to move to Southend, Sandra arranged with Kim and Denise for him to move in with the Truemans. He was thrilled and promised to visit her all the time. She left Walford with tears in her eyes, but she didn't go without talking to Jasmine first. The pair had an honest conversation about the past. Jasmine asked Sandra why she couldn't love her when she clearly loved Josh so much. Sandra said she thought that her grief over Keith's death blinded her. She also apologised for not being the mum that Jasmine needed. Bea and Ian arranged a date Bea seemed to be oddly impressed with Ian's campaign speech, so much so that she asked him out for dinner next week. The pair agreed to a date, but will Ian live to regret getting involved? Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? 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