BBC Share By Joel Harley Jan 18 2026 By Joel Harley Jan 18 2026 5 EastEnders spoilers for next week: Sam faces her fears, Phil's plans are exposed and Oscar's caught in the middle Our pick of spoilers for the week ahead Oscar Branning Phil Mitchell Sam Mitchell Share By Joel Harley Jan 18 2026 By Joel Harley Jan 18 2026 Sam Mitchell undergoes her lumpectomy surgery in EastEnders spoilers for next week, as she seeks treatment for her breast cancer diagnosis. But, with Phil’s plans for Nigel weighing heavily on her mind, she’s deeply distracted by thoughts of her brother. And, as she regains consciousness after the operation, she soon drops Phil in it. Can anyone stop Phil before he can get Nigel out of Walford? Elsewhere, Oscar is caught in the middle when Jasmine reveals a dramatic plan, Nugget returns home after his attack, and Billy issues George a warning. Read our pick of EastEnders spoilers for next week in full below. It’s the day of Sam’s lumpectomy (Credit: BBC) 1. Sam goes under the knife in EastEnders spoilers It’s the week of Sam’s lumpectomy, but things get off to a difficult start when Ricky Jr. realises that she’s planning on leaving Walford again. After a conversation with George, Sam decides to be honest with Ricky, and confides in him about her cancer, and the operation. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Ricky is shocked to hear about his mum’s diagnosis, but vows to support her, come what may. And, as the big day approaches, Sam heads to the hospital for the surgery. Will her lumpectomy be a success? Denise learns what Phil has planned (Credit: BBC) 2. Phil’s plans are exposed in EastEnders spoilers Before the surgery, Sam tries to talk Phil out of taking Nigel to Portugal. Meanwhile, Denise notices that Phil isn’t acting like himself, and asks George to check up on him. Sam regains consciousness after the surgery, and is relieved to see that Phil is still there. However, she accidentally lets slip what Phil has planned for Nigel in front of George, who goes to see Denise with what he has learned. How will Denise react to news of Phil’s exodus with Nigel? And can she talk him out of his plan? Oscar’s got a big decision to make (Credit: BBC) 3. Oscar caught in the middle as Jasmine plans to flee Jasmine visits Zoe in prison with Kat, who has returned to Walford from Greece. Zoe tells them both that she’s planning on pleading guilty to killing Anthony in self-defence, and insists that they keep quiet about Chrissie, out of fear that it’ll implicate Jasmine. Afterwards, Jasmine – Anthony’s real killer – promises to go to the police anyway, but secretly plots to escape Walford instead. Later, she tells Oscar that she wants them to leave town together, putting Oscar in a difficult situation. When Max finds out what they have planned, he makes it his mission to stop Jasmine from leaving with Oscar. After a word from Cindy (!), he confronts Jasmine in The Vic, who responds by sharing a shocking claim against Max. He denies any wrongdoing, but will Oscar believe him? Nugget returns home from the hospital (Credit: BBC) 4. Priya struggles to hold her family together Following the events of last week, Nugget returns home. Priya moves him into Ravi’s flat, but tensions simmer to a head when Nugget asks why Ravi didn’t visit him at the hospital. The next day, in an attempt to impress his dad, Nugget heads outside. However, he soon grows overwhelmed and suffers a panic attack, as Suki and the family rush to his side. Suki and Eve attempt to support Ravi and Nugget, but it’s clear that both are seriously struggling with everything which has transpired. Billy shares a warning with George (Credit: BBC) 5. Billy issues a warning in EastEnders spoilers Honey tries to play matchmaker between Nicola and George, to Billy’s dismay. Still stewing over what Teddy said about Nicola, Billy decides to speak to George. How will he react to news of Teddy’s final warning about Nicola? 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 18 2026 By Joel Harley Jan 18 2026 Next Story
