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Reiss is exposed, but will Sonia forgive him?
Carena Crawford

EastEnders spoilers for next week reveal Reiss’ secret is exposed to a devastated Sonia. What has he been hiding? And will she forgive him?

Meanwhile, Linda is at war with Nish and Sharon after The Vic’s new co-owner is revealed. Can she win them back round?

And, the Square gets a very special celebrity visitor.

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

1. Reiss’ secret revealed

Kathy Beale and Sonia Fowler look anxiously at Rocky Cotton in coronation clothes in The Vic

Kathy tells Rocky to drop it when he shares that he overheard Reiss on the phone. At the coronation party, Rocky is close to telling Sonia the truth, but Reiss arrives and stops him.

Reiss in EastEnders looks at Rocky incredulously as he pulls at his belt

Later, Rocky confronts Reiss and demands the truth, just as Sonia walks in. Sonia is soon wanting answers of her own.

Reiss is forced to confess. Furious Sonia orders him out of her life.

2. Will Sonia forgive Reiss?

Martin Fowler hugs devastated Sonia Fowler

Martin comforts a completely devastated Sonia after Reiss’ confession. She can’t believe she fell for his lies.

Reiss in EastEnders spoilers looks crestfallen as he confesses to sympathetic Eve in the Slaters' kitchen

Reiss, meanwhile, has slept in his car. Eve finds him and, taking pity, hears his side of the story.

Eve in EastEnders pleads with annoyed Sonia to hear Reiss out

Eve goes to see Sonia and urges her to hear Reiss out. But will Sonia listen?

Lola Pearce and Sonia Fowler on a bench in the Square with Sonia looking anxious

Lola later offers Sonia some advice and an observation about love that affects Sonia deeply. Does she see a future with Reiss?

3. Linda’s deceit revealed

Linda Carter looks devastated as she looks at Mick's 'Presumption of Death' certificate

Linda hasn’t yet been honest with either Sharon or the Panesars about the future of The Vic. When she then gets Mick’s Presumption of Death certificate she is distraught.

Linda knows it’s time to come clean about her plans. But Suki overhears the certificate has arrived and tells Nish there are no more obstacles and The Vic is theirs.

Upset Linda makes a confession to Alfie in EastEnders

Meanwhile, Linda explains to Alfie she’s got a mystery buyer and is only keeping Nish and Suki on the hook until the cash is sorted.

Nish, Suki and their associates sweep in and Linda is forced to tell them she’s pulling out of the deal.

Linda looks horrified as Sharon rages in EastEnders

Linda then has to come clean to Sharon and a huge fight breaks out. Sharon is heartbroken and furious at her friend’s betrayal. Can Linda get her to understand her side of things?

Sharon Watts looks at Linda Carter as Elaine Peacock arrives in The Vic

As Sharon rages, Linda’s mum, Elaine, walks in – she’s the new co-owner of The Vic. How will the locals react?

4. Elaine makes an enemy

Elaine Peacock behind the bar of The Vic in EastEnders spoilers

Elaine makes her presence felt in The Vic, charming some punters and putting others in their place.

Nish’s intimidation tactics don’t work on her. However, after the bar is trashed in the night it looks like Elaine has made a dangerous enemy.

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5. Lola forced to quit

Devastated Denise and Lola share a hug in the salon in EastEnders

Lola is tired and emotional after a difficult day at the salon. She accepts she needs to stop working, but how will she and Jay cope financially now?

6. Ben under pressure

Ben Mitchell and Callum Highway in the Arches talking seriously

Callum begs Ben to slow down with work, but he is determined to do all he can to support Jay and Lola. When Lola gives up work, he takes on even more overtime.

Exhausted Ben in EastEnders talks into his phone

Ben works flat out, but soon breaks down, exhuasted. So overtired he forgets to pick up Lexi at an arranged time.

Losing control, Ben’s fists are soon flying. Can anyone help him before he realises he’s gone too far?

7. Kim has a panic attack

Kim looks panicked behind the wheel in EastEnders

Kim needs to drive somewhere for work, but has a panic attack behind the wheel. Denzel finds her and thinks she’s having a heart attack.

He makes sure she’s okay and encourages her to tell Howie. But as she heads to court the next day, she fails to come clean.

Anxious Kim Fox talks to Denzel

Kim has another attack. Things then get worse when the judge’s verdict is delivered.

As she struggles with everything, will she find the strength to tell Howie the truth about her anxiety?

8. Karen begs Suki

Karen Taylor talks to Suki Panesar mother to mother

Worried for Keanu’s safety, Karen talks to Suki mother-to-mother. She begs her to get Nish to drop his vendetta against her son.

9. Cheryl Baker arrives!

Cheryl Baker throws her arms out wide smiling behind a microphone in EastEnders

Rocky panics when Sonia pulls out of a performance at Kathy’s Eurovision themed party so calls an old friend. Cheryl Baker from Bucks Fizz arrives to save the day!

EastEnders: Kathy, Rocky, Harvey and Jean perform as Bucks Fizz

The performance goes ahead with Jean filling in for Sonia! The Eurovision bash is a raging success.

10. Stacey’s money troubles worsen

Stacey Slater looks worried

Stacey is worried about money when Alfie and Freddie both move out. She turns back to the cameras in a bid to raise more funds.

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

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