BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 10 Mar 2026, 20:03 By Claire Crick 10 Mar 2026, 20:03 Is Aaron Thiara leaving EastEnders? Everything you need to know after Ravi and Mark's epic woodland showdown Everything you need to know about Ravi's future on EastEnders... Mark Fowler Jr Priya Nandra-Hart Ravi Gulati Vicki Fowler Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 10 Mar 2026, 20:03 By Claire Crick 10 Mar 2026, 20:03 Ravi and Mark’s huge showdown played out in EastEnders tonight, with Ravi goading Mark, urging him to put him out of his misery – but as Ravi’s mental health took yet another turn, fans have been left wondering if Aaron Thiara is leaving EastEnders. Ravi and Mark had a huge showdown in the woods (Credit: BBC) What happened to Ravi in EastEnders? Today’s episode saw Ravi take Mark to Walford Common. At first, it seemed he wanted to silence Mark after he’d worked out Ravi was the police informant. However, the storyline took a shocking turn when it was revealed that Ravi wanted out. As he goaded Mark into hitting him, he tried to push Mark’s buttons. From taunting him about being a rubbish Mitchell to asking if he’s lost his bottle, nothing seemed to work until Ravi talked about Vicki. This was clearly Mark’s weak spot, and he lashed out, hitting Ravi square in the face. However, that wasn’t enough for Ravi. He got back up – laughing at Mark, trying to get him to hit him again. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers He asked if the gang bosses had given him a gun, and when he found out Mark wasn’t armed, he taunted him, telling him he was going to have to kill him the hard way. Priya and Vicki managed to track the men down (Credit: BBC) Priya told Vicki everything Meanwhile, back on the Square, Priya knew Ravi wasn’t of sound mind and went to find Vicki. At first, Vicki refused to believe that Mark was caught up in gang trouble until Phil confirmed it was true. Dreading what Ravi and Mark were going to do to, Priya desperately tried to locate them. Eventually, she worked out they were on Walford Common thanks to a tracking app.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. As Ross, Priya and Vicki raced to get them, Phil told them he had enough drama at home and refused to go. By the time they got to the woods, Mark had beaten Ravi half to death. Vicki was horrified to see the violent side to her brother that she didn’t know existed, but nothing she said could stop him from trying to finish the job. As Mark went at Ravi with a tree branch, Priya bent over a near-unconscious Ravi on the floor, trying to stop him from being hurt any more. However, just as it seemed Mark was going to kill Ravi, Phil arrived and saved the day. Priya cleaned Ravi’s wounds (Credit: BBC) Phil to the rescue Phil told Mark that Ravi wasn’t worth the trouble and that as a rat, he would get what was coming to him. Phil dragged Mark home, while Priya was left to take Ravi back to Albert Square. As everyone arrived home, Vicki confronted Mark, telling him that this ends here and now. He pointed out that it wasn’t her choice to make, and she was left stunned as he walked away from her. Meanwhile, Priya tended to Ravi’s wounds at home. But it wasn’t just the cuts and bruises that had her worried. He was also in a daze, clearly so detached from what was going on around him that he had lost his grip on reality. As he mumbled about whether he won the fight or not, Priya tried to get him cleaned up. But as she took off his shirt, she saw his self-harm scars, finally realising the depths of his despair. Priya was horrified to see Ravi’s self-harm scars (Credit: BBC) The drama continues tomorrow Worried about Ravi’s mental well-being, Priya intervenes. First, she tries to talk to Ravi, but he avoids her questions by heading to the gym. Later, Priya tells Jack that Ravi has compromised his position as the police informant. She then tells Ravi he needs professional help. As she books him a doctor’s appointment, Ravi finally breaks down and cries in Priya’s arms as the enormity of the situation overwhelms them both. Meanwhile, Ross is fuming with Mark for putting Vicki in danger. He tries to reason with Mark that he can’t go to the gang boss with Ravi’s name. But Mark soon gives Ross a reality check… either he hands over the informant’s name, or Vicki’s life is at risk. What will Mark do? Fans want to know if Ravi is leaving EastEnders (Credit: BBC) Is Aaron Thiara leaving EastEnders? With Ravi’s mental health spiralling, some fans are worried this could mean the character is leaving the soap. Either Ravi being killed by gang bosses when news of his role as a police informant reaches them, or him taking his own life, are both very real possibilities right now. However, there has been no official confirmation that Aaron Thiara, who plays Ravi, is leaving the soap. While Ravi wasn’t seen in the New Year flashforward, many fans think he could be the gunman who holds Oscar and Lauren hostage, meaning he will be around until at least the end of the year. Watch this space! What else happened in EastEnders tonight? As well as Mark and Ravi's huge fight in the woods, Alfie came home from Australia, while Sam confided in him about her cancer journey. Also, Max bought the car lot, but not everything was as it seemed. Sam confided in Alfie Alfie returned home from Australia with a bag of Aussie-themed souvenirs in tow. However, once he had caught up with the family, he had a quiet chat with Sam. She opened up about her cancer treatment, and he guessed that she had been putting on a brave face for everyone around her. She asked him if it got easier, and he told her that she was strong enough to handle anything. Lauren and Max got their wires crossed Max finally agreed to buy the car lot after Cindy had a word with him about supporting his family. Lauren was thrilled and told Peter that she had loads of ideas for the business. However, what she didn't realise was that Max was fully intending to run the place himself. Expect fireworks when they find out they have got their wires crossed. Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? 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