7 EastEnders spoilers for next week: Anthony returns, Oscar is arrested and Harry's got a gun

Anthony's shocked to learn what's been going on in his absence
Joel Harley

Anthony Trueman returns to Walford in EastEnders spoilers for next week, arriving back on Albert Square ahead of his dad’s marriage to Yolande. However, his reunion with Patrick is soon derailed when he learns of the attack on his father.

Meanwhile, Oscar, suffering a guilty conscience, decides to confess. As the truth comes out, he soon finds himself back at the police station. But does another stint behind bars beckon?

Elsewhere, the pressure grows for Harry when Ravi charges him with getting rid of a gun. But with George and Gina asking some difficult questions, how long can he keep his secret?

And, as Joel acts out again, Tommy learns the truth about Alfie and Kat.

Read our EastEnders spoilers for next week in full below.

Anthony smiling as he talks to Kat outside The Vic
Anthony’s back! (Credit: BBC)

1. Anthony returns as Oscar is arrested

Anthony Trueman arrives back in Walford to surprise his father ahead of the wedding. However, he’s quickly blindsided with news of Patrick’s attack.

Meanwhile, unable to cope with his guilt, Oscar confesses to Patrick that he was behind the attack. Patrick is so upset that he suffers a panic attack as the family rush to his side.

As accusations fly, Peter realises that Lauren has been covering for Oscar. Furious Anthony demands that the family report Oscar to the police, but Jack insists that it needs to be Patrick’s decision.

Meanwhile, Lauren tells Howie to sort out the situation with Howie or else she’ll reveal that he blackmailed her and Oscar out of the stolen money. Howie tries to talk Patrick around, but Anthony thwarts his efforts to change the old man’s mind.

At the police station, Oscar worries that he’s going back to prison. Meanwhile, after agreeing to a truce with Howie, Yolande is heartbroken when at the news that Patrick wants to postpone the wedding. Will they make it down the aisle?

Tommy and Alfie share a tense conversation at home

Tommy confronts Alfie over his lies about Kat (Credit: BBC)

2. Tommy learns the truth about Zoe in EastEnders spoilers

Joel is determined to see his favourite influencer live, in spite of Ross refusing to buy the tickets. Meanwhile, Lily discovers that Tommy has set up a fake profile which he’s been using to ‘like’ malicious posts about Stacey.

When Kat and Alfie confront Tommy, they’re only left more worried about Joel’s influence. Meanwhile, Joel tries to raise the money by going for a job with Ian. After being turned down, he gets a job from Harry wiping stolen phones instead.

When Tommy lends a hand, he’s shocked to see Kat’s stolen phone. He listens to her voicemail and discovers Alfie’s confession about Zoe.

Meanwhile, Kat wants to be strict with Tommy, but Alfie insists that he’ll handle things. However, he’s shaken when Tommy tells him that he’s heard the voicemail, and demands answers.

Alfie enlists Stacey and together they try to convince Tommy not to tell Kat.

Joel argues with Ross on EastEnders
Joel’s defiant as Ross tries to take his son in hand (Credit: BBC)

3. Joel’s on the warpath again in EastEnders spoilers

At the café, Joel says some offensive things to Amy and Lily. When they call it out, Joel loses it, shocking even Tommy. Later, Vicki and Ross are horrified when Amy tells them what happened at the café.

Ross tries to reprimand Joel but things get even uglier when Vicki shares some home truths.

A worried Kat talks to Alfie in EastEnders spoilers
Kat’s seriously worried about Tommy (Credit: BBC)

4. Tommy goes missing

After witnessing Joel’s actions, Kat orders Tommy home. Back at The Vic, she and Tommy have a blazing argument. As she reels from what he tells her, Alfie drops a huge bombshell.

Later, Jean talks to Kat and encourages her to get everyone together to find Tommy, who has disappeared. Tommy, meanwhile, is on a mission of his own.

Where’s Tommy gone, and what does he have planned?

Harry is under Ravi's control in EastEnders
Harry’s got a deadly problem to dispose of (Credit: BBC)

5. Harry’s got a gun in EastEnders spoilers

Gina tries to create a romantic moment for herself and Harry, but he’s increasingly paranoid about George. He, Anna and Gina are getting ready to go to the local carnival with Kojo, but Okie continues to play the third wheel by pressuring Harry.

Unaware of what’s going on, Gina is frustrated when Harry continues to rebuff her. Later, Ravi walks in to find Okie showing Harry a gun. He demands that Harry dispose of it.

At the flat, Harry is trying to figure out what to do with the gun when George arrives, and demands to know whether he’s messing Gina around. After he leaves, Harry decides to bury the gun, but Ravi tells him that it’s a foolish move.

When Harry goes to get the gun, he discovers that it’s gone…

Callum looks uncomfortable in The Albert
Johnny’s return has Callum flustered (Credit: BBC)

6. Johnny returns

Callum is thrilled when Johnny arrives home early from the cruise. However, his feelings of joy turn to jealousy when he sees him on a date at The Albert. Later, Johnny helps Callum to navigate a delicate situation with Lexi.

Julie beside an old car on EastEnders
Julie surprises Nigel with his old car (Credit: BBC)

7. Julie’s got a surprise for Nigel in EastEnders spoilers

Nigel grows suspicious when he sees Julie take a mysterious phone call. The next day, she surprises him by revealing that she’s brought his beloved car to Walford.

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