BBC/Composite: EastEnders Insider Share By Joel Harley Sep 12 2025 By Joel Harley Sep 12 2025 Vicki in danger? Alice Haig issues ominous warning as Joel's story comes 'to a head' The star hinted at what's to come Joel Marshall Vicki Fowler Share By Joel Harley Sep 12 2025 By Joel Harley Sep 12 2025 EastEnders star Alice Haig has teased what is to come as Joel Marshall‘s story continues down its dark path – and it might spell danger for Vicki. Joel has been at the heart of one of the soap’s darkest storylines this year, as the teenager tumbled down a rabbit hole of toxic influencers and male misogyny. This put him on a collision course with stepmother Vicki, played by Alice, who has attempted to correct his troubling behaviour pattern. This came to a climax last month as Joel threatened to give Vicki ‘a proper slapping’ if she didn’t back off. But what does the future hold for Joel and Vicki? And how much worse is to come? Vicki has her hands full with Joel (Credit: BBC) Time running out for Vicki as Joel’s behaviour worsens, teases Alice Haig Speaking to The Mirror at this week’s National Television Awards, Alice joined young star Max Murray on the red carpet. As she and Ross Marshall actor Alex Walkinshaw reflected on the storyline, Alice sang Max’s praise. “It wouldn’t work without Max being brilliant; you’ve got to have a young actor who can take it on, he’s been so brave and fearless with the way he’s taken on the character,” Alice said. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers But where is all of this headed? And will she ever tell Ross about Joel’s threat to give Vicki a ‘slapping?’ Alice warned ominously: “Hopefully she can do it before it’s too late…” This comes after EastEnders Executive Producer Ben Wadey teased that the story will ‘come to a head’ this autumn. Meanwhile, Alice also previously teased that Joel’s story will get ‘darker’ in the upcoming months. Does Alice’s warning spell danger for Vicki… or someone else? Julie tries to get through to Joel (Credit: BBC) EastEnders spoilers: Vicki seeks an unlikely ally as Joel acts out again Joel continues to prove a handful in EastEnders spoilers for next week, as he steals Vicki’s credit card to buy tickets to see his favourite influencer live. Taking matter into his own hands after being refused by Vicki and Ross, Joel skips school to attend a live podcast recording. At her wits’ end after learning what Joel has done, Vicki turns to Julie for help. Julie sits down for a chat with Joel in the hope of changing his misogynistic mindset. But will Joel listen to reason? 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 Sep 12 2025 By Joel Harley Sep 12 2025