EastEnders spoilers for next week: Alfie drops a bombshell after Tommy discovers the truth about Zoe

Tommy knows the truth about Zoe, but can Alfie convince him not to tell Kat?
Laura Morgan

Alfie is caught out in EastEnders spoilers next week after Tommy listens to the voicemail he left Kat about Zoe. He pushes his dad for answers, which prompts Alfie to drop a huge bombshell on Kat. Will she finally learn the truth about her estranged daughter?

Tommy has fallen under Joel's spell in EastEnders
Tommy is sucked into Joel’s dangerous world (Credit: BBC)

Tommy is under the influence in EastEnders spoilers

The dramatic week all begins with Lily making a disturbing discovery about Tommy. She realises her cousin has set up a fake social media profile, which has been liking derogatory posts about Stacey.

Kat and Alfie waste no time in confronting Tommy about his behaviour. But his response leaves the couple fearing twisted Joel has brainwashed Tommy into sharing his own misogynistic views.

Later, Tommy is recruited by Joel into helping him wiping stolen phones for Harry. One of the mobiles is Kat’s – which was snatched out of her hands a few weeks back. Tommy sees there’s a voicemail left for his mum from Alfie, which she hadn’t finished listening to. He presses play, but is not prepared for what he’s about to hear…

Tommy confronts Alfie in EastEnders
Alfie has some explaining to do (Credit: BBC)

Tommy discovers the truth about Zoe

Tommy reels in horror as he listens to Alfie’s drunken confession about Zoe. In that moment he discovers the real reason his dad was in Spain and knows he’s been lying to Kat. Viewers are aware only Alfie and Stacey know about the mess Zoe has got herself in. The deceitful duo have desperately been trying to protect Kat from the truth, but now their secret is under threat.

Meanwhile, Kat is ready to give Tommy some tough love about the Joel situation, but Alfie insists he’ll handle it.

Tommy and Alfie share a tense conversation at home
Alfie begs Tommy to keep the truth from Kat (Credit: BBC)

Finding themselves alone, Alfie tries to get through to Tommy but is stunned when his son reveals he’s heard his voicemail. As angry Tommy demands an explanation, Alfie brings Stacey in. Together they try to convince Tommy not to say anything to Kat.

But will he agree to keep quiet?

A worried Kat talks to Alfie in EastEnders spoilers

Alfie confesses something to Kat (Credit: BBC)

Alfie drops a bombshell on Kat in EastEnders spoilers

As the week continues, landlady Kat rallies the Slaters for a summer BBQ event at The Vic. While some members get into the spirit of the occasion, Alfie and Stacey are understandably distracted.

Later tensions flare between Kat and Tommy after she witnesses Joel go off on one with Lily and Amy. Kat tries to pull her boy back in line, but she’s left heartbroken by what Tommy says to her. Alfie intervenes and drops a bombshell on his wife. Has he finally told Kat the truth about Zoe?

Stacey and Alfie look worried in the Square
Are Stacey and Alfie about to get found out? (Credit: BBC)

It remains to be seen whether Alfie ‘fesses up, or not, but Tommy later goes missing. As Jean tries to bring the family together to search for him, viewers will discover Tommy is on a mission far away from Albert Square. What exactly is he up to?

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