BBC Share By Joel Harley Jan 8 2026 By Joel Harley Jan 8 2026 Will Navin Chowdhry return in EastEnders tonight? Early iPlayer release reveals what happens next as Ravi suffers visions of evil Nish Ravi's torment continues Nish Panesar Ravi Gulati Share By Joel Harley Jan 8 2026 By Joel Harley Jan 8 2026 WARNING: This piece contains spoilers for tonight’s episode of EastEnders, which is streaming on BBC iPlayer now, but has yet to air on BBC One – in which Nish makes his ‘return’ to a terrified Ravi. Nish made a surprise return in EastEnders last night, appearing in The Arches as Ravi suffered a series of terrifying hallucinations. Spiked by a vengeful Nicola, Ravi was whisked away to The Arches by Harry, where a disturbing reunion took place. We heard his voice in the soap last night – but will actor Navin Chowdhry reprise the role in full tonight? Ravi was at the mercy of a series of terrifying hallucinations (Credit: BBC) EastEnders airs Nish ‘return’ as Ravi suffers terrifying hallucinations As the soap continues tonight (Thursday, January 8), Ravi remains in a terrified, drugged-up state. Crawling out of The Arches’ pit, he comes face-to-face with Nish, who continues to torment his terrified son. Ravi climbs into a car, where Nish suddenly appears in the driver’s seat. After stumbling out again, Ravi manages to escape The Arches. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Out on the streets of Walford, he’s pursued by visions of Nish, who’s relentless in his torment of Ravi. Collapsing on the ground, Ravi begins sobbing as the ghost of Nish attempts to throttle his suffering son. Nicola twists the knife (Credit: BBC) Nugget’s life hangs in the balance Meanwhile, Nugget has joined Vinny and Priya in the search for Ravi. After being diverted to McClunky’s by Nicola (who takes the opportunity to twist the knife by badmouthing his dad some more), he finds Ravi out on the street. He rushes to his dad’s side, just as Ravi’s hallucinations intensify. Mistaking Nugget for Nish, Ravi lashes out, unleashing a violent attack upon his son. As Ravi stumbles away, Vinny arrives and finds Nugget unconscious on the ground. Paramedics rush him to hospital, where a terrified Priya is horrified to see her son fighting for his life. Will Nugget pull through? And how will Ravi react when he learns what he’s done? 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 Jan 8 2026 By Joel Harley Jan 8 2026 Previous Story Next Story
