EastEnders spoilers for next week: Denise refuses treatment, George's guilt turns deadly and Jordan's future looks bleak

Denise refuses to put herself first...
Claire Crick

Denise refuses treatment for her blood cancer in EastEnders spoilers for next week, instead deciding to put on a brave face for Chelsea after Jordan’s accident. But can Jack convince her to accept help?

Elsewhere, George’s guilt leads to reckless behaviour, and Kat catches Oscar and Josh together. But will she tell Jasmine?

Read our EastEnders spoilers for next week in full below…

Chelsea strokes Jordan's forehead as he lies in a hospital bed in EastEnders spoilers
Chelsea won’t leave Jordan’s side (Credit: BBC)

1. Jordan fights for his life

As Denise puts her own health worries to one side so that she can support her family, Chelsea is heartbroken when doctors reveal Jordan may never get better.

Denise sits with Jordan in hospital while Chelsea sleeps in a chair nearby
Denise puts her family first (Credit: BBC)

2. Denise refuses to have treatment in EastEnders spoilers

Denise is stunned when the doctors insist she is admitted to hospital immediately so that she can start her treatment. But she is determined to be there for her family, and so refuses.

Jack looks shocked in the doctors office while Denise walks out
Denise won’t listen to the doctors (Credit: BBC)

3. Jack begs Denise to put herself first

Jack is devastated when Denise won’t start her treatment for blood cancer. But despite his pleas, Denise remains adamant that Chelsea needs her.

Jack cuddles Denise as she sleeps under a blanket
Jack worries about what delaying Denise’s treatment might mean (Credit: BBC)

4. EastEnders spoilers: Denise’s health deteriorates

Jack is horrified when Denise’s health takes another turn for the worse. Worried about what the delay in treatment means for Denise’s future, Jack turns to Yolande and shares the doctor’s warnings. She tells Jack he needs to do whatever it takes to convince Denise to start the treatment.

Denise holds Jack's face in her hands in the hospital corridor in EastEnders spoilers
Denise tries to reassure Jack (Credit: BBC)

5. Jack is fighting a losing battle

Jack begs Denise to start her treatment. But even when he tries to reason with her, she won’t listen. Denise remains firm in her decision to delay going to hospital, and Jack is at a loss over what to do.

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George and Mark talk in the boxing gym
George goes to vent his anger at the gym (Credit: BBC)

6. George’s guilt causes danger

George clashes with Nicola over the truth about Eddie’s money. Desperate to ease his guilt and anger, he heads to the boxing gym where he ends up in a friendly boxing session with Mark.

Mark accidentally knocks George out
Mark accidentally knocks George out (Credit: BBC)

7. George risks his own life

Despite knowing one punch could kill him due to his brain injury, George fights Mark in the boxing ring. Their friendly sparring session turns serious as George vents his anger and Mark is forced to hit back to defend himself. Soon one of Mark’s punches lands on George, and he is knocked out cold.

George talks to Phil in the boxing ring in EastEnders spoilers
Phil is there to help George (Credit: BBC)

8. Phil comes to George’s rescue in EastEnders spoilers

Phil comes to George’s aid and tells Mark that George should never have been in the ring. George comes round, groggy and confused, but refuses hospital treatment.

George and Nicola arguing in the sitting room
George is still cross with Nicola (Credit: BBC)

9. Nicola gets the shock of her life

Phil urges George to come clean to Nicola about his brain injury, and she is stunned. She tries to reason with George about the money she took from Eddie, but he won’t let her justify her actions. Will the pair ever be able to get past the devastation of the past week?

Nicola tells Gina the truth in EastEnders spoilers
Gina is shocked when Nicola comes clean (Credit: BBC)

10. Harry worries about Gina

Harry is terrified that George might tell Gina about Nicola’s deal with Eddie. He’s convinced that it will ruin everything when she finds out he knew. Harry urges Nicola to come clean to Gina before she finds out from someone else, but how will Gina react?

Oscar and Josh looking worried in EastEnders spoilers
Oscar and Josh have a heart-to-heart (Credit: BBC)

11. Josh reveals a shocking truth

Oscar juggles his time between seeing Jasmine and Josh separately. However, he gets a shock when Josh reveals the truth about what happened when their foster dad died. Oscar is stunned by the news, and grills Jasmine. But instead of opening up, Jasmine slaps him.

Kat catches Oscar with Josh
Kat catches Josh and Oscar together (Credit: BBC)

12. EastEnders spoilers: Kat catches Josh and Oscar together

The Slaters decide to organise a birthday party for Jasmine, but Jasmine is adamant that Josh has to be there as well. Kat goes to invite Josh but gets the shock of her life when she sees Josh and Oscar kissing through the window.

Alfie and Kat looking cross in EastEnders spoilers
Kat tells Alfie about Oscar and Josh (Credit: BBC)

13. Kat lies to Jasmine

Kat confronts Oscar and tells him to stay away from their family. She later tells Alfie about her discovery, and they agree to keep it under wraps for now so they don’t ruin Jasmine’s birthday.

Oscar between Kat and Jasmine
Oscar finds himself in big trouble (Credit: BBC)

14. Oscar is under pressure in EastEnders spoilers

Jasmine is heartbroken when Oscar refuses to come to her party, believing it is because she slapped him. Oblivious to Kat catching Josh and Oscar together, Jasmine blames herself for the fact Oscar is a no-show. However, when Zoe hears of Jasmine’s turmoil, she persuades Oscar and Josh to come to the party. They have no choice but to go – but will they manage to keep their secret safe?

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