BBC/Composite: EastEnders Insider Share By Joel Harley Jul 29 2025 By Joel Harley Jul 29 2025 EastEnders fans 'work out' chilling reason for Max Branning's return Max to the rescue? Max Branning Oscar Branning Share By Joel Harley Jul 29 2025 By Joel Harley Jul 29 2025 Fans of EastEnders have predicted that Max Branning will return to EastEnders as Oscar finds himself in even deeper trouble with Mike, leading to a potential knife attack on the soap. With Mike set on revenge against Oscar, he’s stepped up the threats recently – brandishing a blade against him last week. As Oscar confronted Mike last night (Monday, July 28), he learned just how far he intended to go, and would have taken a brick to the face if Jack hadn’t intervened. Clearly Oscar is in danger, but so much so that it could facilitate his dad’s recently-announced return? Mike’s not backing off (Credit: BBC) Max to return in Oscar knife attack, EastEnders fan theory predicts As last night’s scenes aired, fans took to social media to share their thoughts on what might happen next. And some wondered if, with his son’s life on the line, Max might return. “I get the feeling Oscar is going to get stabbed by Mike and this will lead to Max’s return,” wrote one fan. In a separate comment, they continued: “I can see this ending in a scruffle between Oscar and Mike where that knife is definitely used. Either Oscar gets accidently stabbed with the knife or he ends up stabbing Mike and risks prison time. Either way this is what could bring Max back to Walford.” Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers “they cant kill a THIRD Max’s child surely… that would just be cruel,” said another. “Looks like this could be a reason for Max coming back,” noted a third. Will Max return in Oscar’s hour of need? Max will be reunited with his family this summer… but why is he back? (Credit: BBC) Lauren and Peter divided over Oscar as the threats continue Following Oscar‘s attack on Peter last night, Lauren tries to get to the bottom of her brother’s behaviour. She learns that he had a hard time in the Young Offender’s Centre, and is keen to give him a second chance. However, Peter is unsympathetic, and the pair get into an argument over what to do. Annoyed with Peter, she storms off and attends Jimmy’s support group without him. Meanwhile, Oscar faces more threats when Mike resurfaces. Can Oscar get Mike off his back? And can Lauren convince Peter to give her brother another chance? 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 Jul 29 2025 By Joel Harley Jul 29 2025
