BBC/Composite: EastEnders Insider Share By Joel Harley Oct 13 2025 By Joel Harley Oct 13 2025 Is Joel leaving EastEnders? All we know as he's arrested for attacking Vicki The police hauled Joel away Joel Marshall Ross Marshall Vicki Fowler Share By Joel Harley Oct 13 2025 By Joel Harley Oct 13 2025 Joel Marshall faced the consequences of his attack on Vicki Fowler in EastEnders tonight (Monday, October 13), as the police arrested him. Joel was hiding out at the Slaters after running to Tommy for help – only for his dad and friend to turn him in. And, as the police dragged Joel away, Vicki lay recovering from her severe injuries in hospital. But what does the future hold in store for Joel? And is actor Max Murray leaving the soap? Here’s everything that happened in EastEnders tonight – and all we know about what happens next. Vicki passed out in the pub (Picture: BBC) Vicki rushed to hospital in EastEnders tonight In the wake of her beating from Joel, Vicki lay in a state on the kitchen floor. Outside, Ross ran into Joel and, uh, apologised for his earlier outburst. “You are a good kid, Joel,” he reassured his son. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers “I love you dad,” Joel responded, before lying to his dad that he was out meeting a friend. Seemingly satisfied, Ross left his teenage son there, out on the street, after dark, hours after learning he’d assaulted a schoolmate. In The Vic, Joel remained the talk of the town. As Priya harangued Julie over what the school should and shouldn’t be doing, the older residents debated matters of age and gender. It was then that Vicki stumbled into the pub, before collapsing. Meanwhile, still buzzing over what he’d done, Joel begged Tommy for help. Sharing how that he’d given Vicki ‘a little knock,’ Joel downplayed the attack, and demanded that Tommy hide him in the Slaters’ garage. Ross, meanwhile, had just returned home to find the house empty. He rushed over to The Vic, where he found Vicki being cared to by paramedics. Priya was quick to suggest that Joel had been responsible, but Ross was having none of it, and launched into a defence of his son. Over at the Slaters’, a guilt-ridden Tommy watched as Vicki was loaded into the back of an ambulance. Noticing Tommy’s upset, Zoe sat her brother down for a chat, and attempted to get to the bottom of what had happened – describing aunt Little Mo’s treatment at the hands of Trevor Morgan, as she tried to get through to her brother. Tommy kept quiet, but Zoe’s words rang in his head. The police cornered Joel (Credit: BBC) The police arrested Joel At the hospital, Ross desperately attempted to contact Joel. As Ross explained that Vicki was suffering from a broken arm and collapsed lung, he continued to insist to Zack and Sharon that Joel had nothing to do with the attack. He had even trickier questions to answer when the police arrived, questioning him over his argument with Vicki and the bruises on his hand. Ross and the family were relieved to hear that Vicki would pull through, but questions still lingered as to which of the Marshall men had been responsible. Rushing home, Ross retrieved Joel’s laptop. It didn’t take him long to discover what his son had done, finding Joel’s video of the attack on his computer. Figuring out he was probably with Tommy, Ross confronted Tommy at The Vic, demanding to know where Joel was hiding. Joel was still hiding out in the Slaters’ garage when the police arrived. Slapping on the handcuffs, they dragged the toxic teenager out onto the Square, kicking and screaming, where Ross, Tommy and the rest of the Square watched as he was carted away. Is this the last we’ll see of Joel? He shopped him to the police, but will Ross stand by Joel? (Credit: BBC) Is Joel leaving EastEnders? Ross and Vicki are divided The soap has not revealed whether Joel will return following tonight’s arrest. With spoilers revealing only that tensions arise between Vicki and Ross over Joel, the teenager’s fate hangs in the balance for now. However, neither the soap nor star Max Murray have suggested that Joel leaves the soap this week – meaning that it’s likely his story still has a few twists left in store. And, as Vicki regains consciousness in EastEnders tomorrow, talk soon turns to Joel. And tensions between her and Ross simmer as they discuss what happens next. And, as the story continues on Wednesday, Vicki is shocked when the police inform her of a surprising development in her case. Will she get justice for Joel’s attack? Or will Ross continue to protect his son? What else happened in EastEnders tonight? As Ross searched for answers regarding Vicki's attack, a worried Teddy Mitchell was also desperate to find his son. With the camera disconnected, he went to see both George and Ravi for information. Harry would get in contact before the evening was out - after being coerced to make the call by Ravi and Okie. What do they have planned for Harry? Elsewhere, Johnny pressured Callum to tell Lexi about their relationship, while Elaine was in a grump with Jasmine. Here's what else happened on EastEnders tonight. Ravi and Okie held Harry hostage Realising that his hidden camera had been abruptly disconnected, Teddy was in a panic. And, as he tried to reach his missing son over the phone, he bumped into Ravi at the Minute Mart. Ravi downplayed Harry's disappearance, suggesting that he call Kojo instead. On Ravi's advice, Teddy paid George a visit at the café. George explained to Teddy and Gina that he'd had a text from Kojo, and that Harry was safe and sound with him at the car show in Cardiff. Teddy wasn't buying it though, and stormed over to the flat, ready to kick the door down. Remembering Kojo's camera accusation, suspicious George questioned what Teddy knew about the situation. Growing spooked, Teddy fled, leaving George more suspicious than ever, and Gina now also worried about Harry. Afterwards, Gina went to see Teddy to talk to him about Harry. Teddy and Gina were relieved to hear that all was fine, and that he was having a great time in Cardiff with Kojo. The reality of the situation? Harry was chained to a radiator in Kojo's flat, and Ravi and Okie had forced him to make the call. What do they have planned for Harry? Johnny pressured Callum With Lexi having returned from her sleepover, Johnny was keen - too keen - to tell her all about the affair. Callum shrugged off pushy Johnny's pressure, insisting that he'd tell her when the time was right. Lexi's no fool though, and she soon twigged what was going on when an over-eager Johnny returned to the flat later that evening. Hearing about everything that had gone on in her absence, Lexi was furious, and disgusted by Callum's betrayal. Will she come around? Also on EastEnders tonight As Jasmine flirted with Oscar at The Albert, she attracted the ire of Elaine, who wasn't happy with the new hire for shirking her responsibilities. This was another irritation for Elaine, who was struggling to get an answer from Teddy about the house renovations she had planned. Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns. Share Good to Know Share By Joel Harley Oct 13 2025 By Joel Harley Oct 13 2025
