EastEnders spoilers for next week: First look as Cindy returns ahead of Lauren labour

Cindy's not welcomed with open arms
Tamzin Meyer

In EastEnders spoilers for next week, Cindy Beale returns during Lauren and Peter’s engagement party – right before the labour.

Elsewhere, The Vic re-opens for a very special V.E Day celebration.

All this and more in EastEnders spoilers.

1. An unwelcome return

EastEnders' Lauren and Kathy serious

On the day of Lauren and Peter’s engagement party, Lauren attends their last midwife check-up and is upset when Peter goes off to take a phone call when potential complications are mentioned.

Lauren and Peter's engagement party

With the party being moved to Harry’s Barn, things don’t look to be running smoothly as Lauren heads off to the office to cool down after getting offended by a remark from Ian.

EastEnders: Cindy return

Kathy manages to convince Lauren to rejoin the party but she might’ve been better off sitting out as Cindy’s back!

Peter tries to put out the fire after Cindy’s return but is left with an ultimatum from Lauren – he has to choose between her or his mum.

Lauren and Cindy arguing in EastEnders

Cindy’s family disown her once more but she fights back by revealing the truth about Kathy.

Cindy goes off to have it out with Lauren again but is shocked to find her in labour. She then rushes to call for an ambulance.

EastEnders spoilers next week: 2. Fears for Harry

Nicola serious in EastEnders

Nicola’s got a lot on her plate as she issues a threat towards Zack.

Nicola then turns her attention towards Harry and starts quizzing Gina over his whereabouts. Jay and Gina later spot a drunk Harry and inform Teddy and Nicola.

Jay and Gina serious

Gina’s suspicious over what is causing Harry’s upset and tries to get to the bottom of it, but he won’t spill…

3. Ross and Vicki fail to see eye to eye

Ross with hands on hips in EastEnders

Vicki and Ross clash over their parenting of Joel, and it seems the tension is only set to grow when Ross confesses the real reason for their debt and quick exit from Australia.

Ross tries to make it right with Vicki but she’s not ready to kiss and make up just yet. Will she ever forgive him?

4. The wrong time to celebrate?

Linda in the pub in EastEnders

George and Linda announce that The Vic is reopening tomorrow for V.E Day celebrations but most of the Square isn’t in the partying mood so soon after Martin’s death.

Nigel distant in EastEnders

Nigel through is one person who is excited for the celebrations although he believes it’s 1995.

Seeing how excited Nigel is, Jean tries her best to throw him a last-minute party but Linda informs her that The Vic is closed due to the timing of the event.

Nigel and Linda happy in The Vic

Linda has a change of heart though and soon re-opens the pub, throwing a party full of spirit and the Walford residents remember those who have fallen – including Martin Fowler.

EastEnders spoilers next week: 5. Jean gets in the way

Nigel holding flowers while talking to Phil and Jean in EastEnders

With Jean worrying for Nigel, she’s oblivious to Harvey and Kathy’s reconciliation.

Harvey then arranges a caravan holiday for himself and Kathy, but Jean finds the brochure and believes the surprise is for the Slaters…

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

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