5 EastEnders spoilers for (Jul 21 - 25): Avani's pregnant, Nigel goes missing, and The Vic is sold

Our pic of next week's spoilers
Joel Harley

In EastEnders spoilers for (Jul 21 - 25), a stunned Avani Nandra-Hart learns that she’s pregnant with Joel Marshall’s baby. With her family distracted by a warring Suki and Vinny, and Ravi getting arrested, she turns to Barney for help.

But how will Suki react when she stumbles across the news… learning that Avani is planning on having an abortion?

Elsewhere, Nigel disappears soon after returning home to Scotland with Julie, and the new owner of The Queen Vic is revealed. Meanwhile, Oscar tries to do right by his family, but the threats from his old gang continue.

Here’s our pick of the spoilers for (Jul 21 - 25).

Avani turns to Barney for help in EastEnders
Avani turns to Barney for help (Credit: BBC)

1. Avani’s pregnant in EastEnders spoilers

With the Panesars distracted by news of Ash’s engagement party, there’s something on Avani’s mind. She enlists the help of Barney, and together they head to Harry’s Barn where she carries out a pregnancy test.

After confirming that she’s pregnant, Avani tries to speak to her mum. But with more Panesar family drama unfolding, she’s forced to turn to the Internet for advice. When Suki catches her browsing a family planning website, she discovers what’s going on – and realises Avani is planning on getting an abortion.

The next day, she goes to see the Granthi for advice on Avani’s pregnancy. Meanwhile, Avani tells Barney that she’s not planning on keeping the child.

Julie has news about Nigel

Julie tells Phil that Nigel has gone missing (Credit: BBC)

2. Nigel goes missing

Set on getting custody of Lexi, Phil is distracted from his vendetta with Callum and Jay when Julie reappears. He’s thrown into a panic when she reveals that Nigel has gone missing.

After Callum and Yolande manage to track Nigel down, Phil and Julie butt heads again. Later, after a series of rows, Julie talks to Jay while Phil confides in Yolande. And, after speaking to Billy, Phil vows to make a more concerted effort with Julie.

Can they do right by Nigel?

Linda meets the auctioneer of The Vic
Linda prepares to auction off The Vic (Credit: BBC)

3. The new Vic owner is revealed in EastEnders spoilers

Kat has a positive meeting with the bank, but is shocked when Stacey suddenly withdraws her offer of a loan. As bidding on The Vic gets underway, Stacey speaks with Jean – and begins to change her mind about what to do with the money.

She goes to see Kat, but Ian and a property developer are already fighting it out for the pub. The Slaters attempt to delay the auction, but will Kat get there in time? Will she get her mitts on the pub, or might it slip through her fingers?

Oscar Branning looks worried

Oscar may need to watch his back (Credit: BBC)

4. Oscar receives a chilling threat

After sending a one-night stand packing, Oscar gets a talking to from Jack, who begs him not to add pressure to Peter and Lauren. Oscar offers to babysit while they go out for a meal, but is shocked by the arrival of Fat Mike once they’ve gone.

Fat Mike scarpers as Lauren and Peter return home, but not before leaving another threat for Oscar. How much danger is he in?

A worried-looking Priya makes a phone call
Priya leaps to action when Ravi is arrested (Credit: BBC)

5. Ravi is arrested in EastEnders spoilers

Having learned that he’s working for Ravi, Nicola steals Harry’s phone. She reports Ravi to Jack, getting him and Okie arrested.

As Ravi remains cool under police questioning, the Panesar home is raided. Priya and Harry quickly move the drugs out of one of Ravi’s properties, before they can be found by the police. Harry is shocked when Kojo offers to help.

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