EastEnders spoilers for next week: First look as Johnny Carter returns to take on Dean

Linda is falling apart and her son is desperate to help her
Carena Crawford

EastEnders spoilers for next week reveal Johnny Carter is back and he is determined to help his mum Linda. First step is getting rid of Dean, but how will he do it?

Meanwhile, George starts to think he could have been wrong about his dad. But when Eddie’s shocking secret emerges, everything explodes. Can George ever forgive his parents?

Also, Denise is barely holding it together and Ricky and Amy are very worried.

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

EastEnders spoilers

1. Johnny punches Dean

EastEnders spoilers: Worried looking Johnny Carter takes drunk Linda Carter's hand to steady her

Johnny helps drunk Linda and is upset to see what a state she’s in. He wants to know how things have got so bad with her.

Johnny Carter is upset as he tucks mum Linda into bed

Quizzing the family over the situation, Elaine reveals what’s really going on. She tells Johnny this is all because Dean is back.

EastEnders spoilers: Jade watches on as Dean and Johnny square up angrily

Absolutely fuming, Johnny marches straight to Beales Eels to confront Dean. The two men square up. Ben spots Johnny and follows him. He then drags Johnny away from Dean and takes him for a drink.

Callum highway looks concerned at angry Johnny Carter as they have a drink

Along with Callum, they talk everything through. But Johnny is still determined to take action over Dean.

EastEnders spoilers: Johnny punches Dean

At closing time, Johnny follows Dean. He punches him and warns him to leave Linda alone. But will Dean listen?

2. Johnny protects Linda

Linda Carter looks at Johnny, unsure

Determined to help his mum, Johnny doesn’t let her out of his sight. He’s desperate to stop her from drinking. But it soon becomes too much for her and she secretly swigs some booze.

EastEnders spoilers: Johnny has his hands on his hips watching as Bobby, Bernie, Ben, Jay, Gina and Anna have a drink

Johnny soon finds out Gina dated Dean. When drunk Linda then drops Gina’s birthday cake in front of everyone and Gina laughs, Johnny lashes out at her.

Johnny Carter and Callum Highway have a tense conversation in The Vic

Ben and Callum are concerned by Johnny’s angry behaviour. Ben promises to help Johnny get rid of Dean. He also assures Callum it’ll all be legal and above board. But will it?

3. Johnny takes action

Callum, Johnny and Ben in the cafe looks serious in EastEnders

Wanting to do something soon, Johnny decides to launch a civil case against Dean. However, Callum breaks the news of Linda’s recorded ‘confession‘ which Dean has. It makes things tricky to prove in court.

Johnny Carter means business in the market

Johnny and Gina then team up to get the recording from Dean and erase it. However, Dean soon rumbles the plan. And when Linda gets involved, things take a shocking turn.

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4. Eddie’s secret revealed

EastEnders spoilers: Gloria and Eddie look suspicious

George returns to his parents’ home for the first time in years for Eddie’s award celebrations. He’s taken aback by how proud Eddie seems to be of him and the way he’s treated like a hero by Eddie’s friends.

George Knight folds his arms and looks defensive

But soon all becomes clear when one of Eddie’s friends accidentally says the jury will love George. George demands answers over what he means and discovers his dad is facing trial for a racially motivated murder. Eddie needs George to be his character witness. George is left utterly devastated by the revelation.

5. George struggles with the revelation

Gloria and Eddie Knight look taken aback as George confronts them

It’s Gina’s birthday and before long Gloria and Eddie arrive. But George is not happy to see them. He reveals he knows all about the court case. George tells them to leave, but Gloria begs him to help them. George doesn’t want to hear it and dismisses them.

EastEnders: Gina and George have a serious heart to heart

During a heart to heart with Gina, George talks about his childhood. He makes excuses for Eddie’s words and the things he did, which makes Gina angry.

George Knight looks angry and thoughtful in McKlunkey's

George finds the courage to look up the court case. Then he rings Eddie and insists they need to talk.

6. George confronts Eddie

EastEnders: Eddie and George have a serious confrontation

Eddie and Gloria arrive at The Vic. But George wants to talk to his dad alone. The confrontation is painful and George finally gets to the bottom of what really happened in his childhood and Eddie’s racism.

Gloria in EastEnders tries to say her piece looking flustered

Meanwhile, Gloria offers an explanation to Elaine. She begs Elaine to help her convince George to testify on Eddie’s behalf. But will Elaine be swayed?

Gloria Knight asks Elaine Peacock to help her.

Gloria visits again the next day. She asks Elaine to take her to see George at The Boxing Den. Elaine reluctantly agrees and Gloria begs George to let her explain herself. George agrees, but can he forgive his mum?

7. Denise’s behaviour concerns Amy

Amy Branning and Ricky Branning look concerned

Amy worries her dad and Denise are going to split up. She chooses a bracelet for Jack to give to Denise for Valentine’s Day in the hope it makes things better between them.

EastEnders: Denise Fox looks out of it.

But as she and Ricky are trying to hide the jewellery, Denise sees them. She reacts strangely to it worrying the kids. However, they have no idea she’s actually hallucinating the missing D necklace.

Amy steps in to help struggling Denise with a hair client in EastEnders

With Denise’s behaviour really worrying her, Amy goes with her to work to support her. But despite Ricky’s insistence they tell Jack, Amy says they can’t, fearing it’ll split them up. Instead she asks Stacey for advice on bipolar.

8. Nish shocks Kat

Kat and Nish snog in the cafe

Nish wants to get closer to Kat, and Priya advises her kids are the way to her heart. Inviting her and the kids to dinner, Nish then makes a shock invitation to Kat. What will she say?

Read more: Who is leaving EastEnders this year?

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

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