BBC/Composite: EastEnders Insider Share By Joel Harley Aug 27 2025 By Joel Harley Aug 27 2025 EastEnders follow-up: Who’s getting shot? All the fan theories as a gun arrives on the Square Who's in the firing line? Harry Mitchell Okie Okyere Ravi Gulati Share By Joel Harley Aug 27 2025 By Joel Harley Aug 27 2025 Harry Mitchell became the reluctant owner of a gun in EastEnders tonight (Wednesday, August 27) as Ravi tasked him with getting rid of Okie’s firearm. Threatened by Okie after attempting to stand up for himself, and Kojo, Harry found himself looking down the barrel of a pistol. Stumbling onto the situation, Ravi was furious at Okie’s latest act of foolishness, and confiscated the pistol. Charged with hiding the gun, Oscar was confronted with yet another dilemma. And, as EastEnders spoilers for next week reveal that one resident is shot on Patrick and Yolande’s wedding day, it won’t be long before that gun is put to use. But whose life hangs in the balance? Here are all the likeliest candidates. Is Oscar in danger? (Credit: BBC) 1. Oscar Branning EastEnders spoilers for next week reveal that Oscar is the one who finds Harry’s gun. This puts him as one of the likeliest candidates to cop a bullet when it all goes inevitably wrong. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers And some viewers have suggested that this could be the impetus for Patrick and the family to forgive Oscar for his attack. And maybe even lead to the return of his dad, Max Branning too. “Why’d I get feeling Oscar is the one getting shot because that’s the only way Patrick and Co will forgive him. When his life hangs in the balance,” wrote one fan on X. “Oscar gets shot which will bring Max back. It may somehow make Patrick forgive him and form some kind of relationship between them. Wishful thinking?” said another. Molly Rainford will leave the soap later this year (Credit: BBC) 2. Anna Knight EastEnders star Molly Rainford is reportedly set to leave the soap later this year, after two years of playing Anna Knight. Putting two and two together, some have wondered whether this means that tragedy could lead to Anna’s departure. “I’m calling it! Anna Knight to have been shot…” wrote one fan. “George or Anna are definitely getting shot as we know Anna is leaving. It’s likely she’ll take the bullet for George if Okie aims a gun at him,” another suggested. Will Ravi’s operation land him in danger? (Credit: BBC) 3. Ravi Gulati This whole situation was Ravi’s fault, forcing Harry into working for him after enlisting unpredictable Okie’s services in the first place. With it all about to come to a head between Ravi and Jack (who Oscar brings the gun to), will Ravi find himself in the line of fire? “Have a feeling Ravi gets shot which causes him to stop all his criminal activity, ” predicted one viewer. Is Vicki in danger? (Credit: BBC) 4. Vicki Fowler Much has been said about the identity of who’s been shot. But who’s the shooter? The prevailing theory is Joel, whose volatile behaviour has continued to worsen. With rumours spiralling that Joel will take a life, it’s a distinct possibility that Joel could find the gun. But who would he shoot? “It’s possible Joel could shoot Vicky – hence Sharon’s return,” suggested one viewer, referencing his recent showdown with Vicki. Zoe returns next week (Credit: BBC) 5. Zoe Slater The mystery gunshot coincides with another major event in Walford next week, as Zoe Slater finally returns. Might she be shot by Joel, either by accident or otherwise? “Why do I get the feeling that Joel will find the gun – shoot Zoe and then Zoe and Kat will have a 2 hander episode or scene in the hospital?” asked one fan. Hasn’t Patrick suffered enough? (Credit: BBC) 6. None of the above Meanwhile, others wondered whether the soap might throw out a more left-field victim. “I think Yolande or Kat. For some reason I feel it could be Priya. Random guesses I know,” wrote one fan. “With Okie’s gun set to be used within the Ravi and Harry storyline -what if someone unexpected like Patrick gets shot on his wedding day then Oscar saves his life?” said another. But would the soap really do that to Patrick, given everything he’s suffered recently? 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 Aug 27 2025 By Joel Harley Aug 27 2025
