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Whitney's struggling to deal with her latest bad news
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EastEnders spoilers for next week reveal more heartbreak for Whitney as she tries to come to terms with the news about her baby.

Also, there’s a battle between the Panesars and the Mitchells.

And will Sonia choose new lodger Jed over Reiss?

All this and more in next week’s EastEnders spoilers.

EastEnders spoilers

1. Whitney struggles with her tragic baby news

Worried Whitney Dean looks at her laptop

Whitney is reeling from the news that her unborn baby has health problems.

But for once, it’s Zack – himself struggling with his own HIV diagnosis – who steps up.

EastEnders: Whitney and Zack look drawn and tired as he gives her a gift

He convinces Whitney to visit the hospital for more tests.

Meanwhile, Zack has started taking his medication, but he hasn’t been truthful with Whitney about his diagnosis

Zack offers to take Whitney's hand in support in EastEnders

And while the parents-to-be are at the hospital, he starts to suffer side effects from the medicine.

Zack Hudson reads the side effects of his HIV medication

Later, Zack is struggling with all the stress.

He pours his heart out to a worried Sharon, but he still can’t bring himself to tell her he has HIV.

EastEnders: Zack shoves the pills in his pocket as he looks behind him

Instead, Zack reveals all about the baby’s diagnosis.

Will he tell his sister the truth?

2. Lola’s shocked to come face to face with her mum

Lola is concerned about Lexi as the teacher talks to her

Lola is horrified when she is called into Lexi’s school to speak to her teacher.

She’s shocked when she’s told that an unknown adult has attacked Lexi’s friend Maisie for picking on Lexi about Lola’s health.

Lola is concerned about Lexi as the teacher talks to her

Lola’s concerned that her online posts about her brain tumour are to blame.

She starts to worry about her family’s safety.

Emma and Kim talk seriously at the salon in EastEnders

Later when she’s at the salon, Lola’s stunned when she discovers ‘Nicola’ is her mum.

EastEnders: Emma looks worried on the sofa at the salon

With all the stress taking its toll on Lola’s health, she’s emotional when mum Emma turns up on her doorstep and Lola makes a shocking discovery about her past.

Can she accept this latest truth bombshell?

3. Sonia’s new lodger makes his mark!

Jed grins in the cafe as he clutches a coffee in EastEnders

Sonia’s delighted when new lodger Jed moves in.

He proves an instant hit with the neighbours.

Sonia and Bernie smile at Jed in the cafe in EastEnders

Everyone in Walford is pleased when Jed starts a community text group.

He seems a perfect addition to Albert Square.

Reiss in EastEnders looks suspicious

But Reiss is jealous of how quickly Jed has settled in.

And when Reiss heads to Sonia’s, he’s shocked by what he sees!

Sonia Fowler isn't pleased to see Jed chanting in the living room

Meanwhile, Sonia’s getting to know her free-spirited friend.

But is Reiss right to be worried about what his intentions are?

Sonia reassures Reiss in EastEnders

Sonia reassures Reiss that he’s got nothing to worry about with Jed.

Reiss manages to convince her that perhaps he’s not the best lodger for her after all.

Worried Sonia reassures Reiss in EastEnders

Will Sonia get rid of Jed, because he makes Reiss uncomfortable?

Or will Reiss be getting his marching orders?

4. Phil and Nish make a deal

Nish looks at Phil seriously in EastEnders

Now he’s settled into life in Walford, Nish Panesar is keen to expand his business empire.

He immediately annoys wife Suki, by poking around in her contacts, then heads off to speak to Phil Mitchell.

Nish Panesar has a serious look on his face as he negotiates

But tensions soon start to rise as the men discuss a business deal.

Back home, Suki warns Nish to stay away from the Mitchells. But he ignores her and instead gets Vinny involved in his plan…

Suki looks angry as Phil bursts in ranting at Nish in EastEnders

The next day, Vinny and Nish go behind Suki’s back and start a war with the Mitchells.

Phil is furious and storms into the Panesars’ house to accuse Nish.

Worries Suki looks pleadingly at Nish in EastEnders

Suki gives her husband an alibi but she’s rattled when later the Minute Mart is destroyed.

Suki confronts Nish about his involvement and the pair have a blazing row.

Eve is concerned about Suki in EastEnders

Having overheard their tense exchange, Eve goes to help Suki clear up the mess made in the Minute Mart.

But what is Eve’s role in Nish’s plans to build his empire?

Kat gives Phil an annoyed side-eyed look as Nish talks business with him and Suki over dinner

Later, Kat and Phil arrive at the Panesars’ for a lunch to celebrate the beginning of a new business deal.

Is this the beginning of a beautiful new partnership between the Mitchells and the Panesars or is it war?

Read more: Complete EastEnders cast list for 2023 right here!

EastEnders usually airs Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One.

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