BBC/Composite: EastEnders Insider Share By Laura Morgan Oct 8 2025 By Laura Morgan Oct 8 2025 EastEnders spoilers for next week: Joel goes into hiding at the Slaters as Vicki is rushed to hospital Vicki is taken to hospital as her attacker Joel goes to ground Joel Marshall Ross Marshall Tommy Moon Vicki Fowler Zoe Slater Share By Laura Morgan Oct 8 2025 By Laura Morgan Oct 8 2025 Vicki is in a critical condition in EastEnders spoilers next week following her brutal attack at the hands of Joel. Meanwhile, Joel persuades Tommy to let him hide out at the Slaters. But will his cover be blown when Ross discovers the devastating truth? Joel unleashed his violent rage on Vicki (Credit: BBC/Composite: EI) Joel has seriously injured Vicki in EastEnders spoilers The Joel storyline took its darkest turn yet last week after the misogynistic teen launched a violent assault on Vicki. The shock scenes occurred after Joel and Tommy instigated an incident at Walford High. The lads’ behaviour sent shockwaves through the Square and sparked conversations between local parents and their children about the topics of online content and gender. Ross and Vicki attempted to police Joel on the dangers of what he was doing, but once again their words fell on deaf ears. Later, Vicki confronted Joel on her own and he turned on her, subjecting his stepmum to a savage beating. Zoe can tell Tommy is hiding something (Credit: BBC) Joel goes into hiding When Ross catches up with Joel he apologises for their earlier fight and remains oblivious to what his son has done to Vicki. But events soon take a frightening turn when a seriously injured Vicki stumbles into The Vic looking for help. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Tommy becomes aware of the unfolding situation and sneaks out of the pub to meet Joel. He wants to know what happened with Vicki, but Joel plays down the extent of the attack and manipulates Tommy into letting him hide out in the Slaters garage. Zoe clocks Tommy’s twitchy behaviour and knows something is up. She tries to get her brother to see sense about Joel’s bad influence, but Tommy refuses to betray his mate. Ross is horrified by the extent of Vicki’s injuries (Credit: BBC) Ross discovers the chilling truth in EastEnders spoilers Word finally reaches Ross about Vicki’s attack, but the foolish father refuses to believe Joel was responsible. With rumours swirling amongst the locals, Ross does his best to shut it all down. But it’s not long before he’s faced with the disturbing truth when he visits Vicki at the hospital. Seeing her face covered in bruises and her arm in a sling, Ross has to face the reality that his son is an evil monster. There’s relief for Vicki’s family when the doctors are confident of her making a full recovery. But a further shock revelation then changes everything. Vicki is supported by Sharon and Kathy (Credit: BBC) Vicki and Ross’s relationship is at breaking point Later in the week, Vicki is discharged from hospital and returns to the Square. Sharon and Kathy are there to support her, but tensions soon flare between Vicki and Ross as they discuss Joel. Ross is a broken man (Credit: BBC) A further development in the case causes even more heartache. But what’s happened to Joel? And can Ross and Vicki’s relationship survive what’s happened? Read more: EastEnders release a spin-off documentary based on Joel’s story Share Good to Know Share By Laura Morgan Oct 8 2025 By Laura Morgan Oct 8 2025
