EastEnders spoilers for next week: Joel turns violent as he launches a brutal attack on Vicki

Joel stoops to a sickening new low in EastEnders spoilers next week as he and Tommy instigate an incident at school. Their families attempt to...
Laura Morgan

Joel stoops to a sickening new low in EastEnders spoilers next week as he and Tommy instigate an incident at school. Their families attempt to police the lads on their misogynistic views, but the confrontation turns violent as Joel lashes out and hits Vicki.

Joel looks at his phone in EastEnders

Joel has been brainwashed by incel influencers (Credit: BBC)

Joel is spiraling out of control in EastEnders spoilers

With Ross taking on a second job, Vicki has been left to look after her unruly stepson. Immediately Joel took advantage of his dad’s absence and used Vicki’s credit card to purchase tickets for him and Tommy go and see Drake Zagan in Birmingham.

When Vicki realised the boys had gone to see the dangerous influencer, she and Kathy made the journey to drag them home.

Reaching breaking point, Vicki then turned to Nigel’s wife Julie for help. The teacher tried to connect with Joel and understand his infatuation with incel culture. But instead of helping, Julie’s intervention only made Joel angrier. He issued a menacing threat to Vicki, warning of serious consequences if she humiliated him again.

Vicki and Ross look upset
Ross and Vicki don’t know how to deal with Joel (Credit: BBC)

Joel and Tommy cause carnage at Walford High

This week, Joel continues to defy Vicki by exerting his misogynistic views. Ross is witness to his son’s outburst and attempts to handle the situation. But it’s no use, and as a defiant Joel answers back and leaves, it’s clear neither Ross or Vicki have any clue how to bring him under control.

Joel and Tommy stand in the Square
Joel and Tommy overstep the line (Credit: BBC)

Events soon take another disturbing turn when Joel and Tommy cause an incident at Walford High.

Their behaviour actions raise debate in Walford. Parents and teenagers discuss the ramifications of what happened and also the impact of harmful online content. Difficult conversations are had between peers, parents and their children, with individuals perceptions of the event differ depending on age and gender.

Vicki and Sharon look shocked in EastEnders spoilers
Vicki is in danger (Credit: BBC)

EastEnders spoilers: Vicki is on the receiving end of Joel’s violent rage

As locals continue to reel, Joel and Tommy’s families desperately try and get them back on the right track.

While Alfie and Kat attempt to police Tommy on the dangers of such content, Ross and Vicki are doing the same with Joel.

But when tempers build over at Number 43, Joel’s rage turns to violence and he hits Vicki. The twisted teen has crossed the line, but will Ross report his son to the law and let Joel face the consequences of his actions?

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