BBC Share By Joel Harley Sep 23 2025 By Joel Harley Sep 23 2025 8 EastEnders spoilers for next week: Max Branning crashes Peter and Lauren's wedding as Stacey prepares to leave Walford Max is back! Lauren Branning Max Branning Peter Beale Stacey Slater Share By Joel Harley Sep 23 2025 By Joel Harley Sep 23 2025 Max Branning returns to Walford in EastEnders spoilers for next week, crashing Peter and Lauren’s wedding. As events take a shocking turn, Zoe, Stacey and the Slaters are shocked to see Max back in town – and left stunned as his recent activities are revealed. As a family reunion takes place, Stacey questions her decision to leave Walford for Brazil. Zoe and Lily are successful in convincing her to go, but events take a dramatic turn when Jean is nowhere to be found. Elsewhere, Nicola attempts to intervene as the situation at Kojo’s flat escalates, and Harry and Gina make their relationship official. Read our EastEnders spoilers for next week in full below. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers 1. Peter pops the question in EastEnders spoilers Peter’s plans for a surprise wedding hit a stumbling block when Lauren Branning refuses to go to the spa day he had planned instead of work. Although unaware of Peter’s plans, Penny intervenes and takes Lauren for drinks. As they chat, Penny’s comments leave Lauren doubting the future of her relationship. Afterwards, Lauren goes to The Vic with Penny to see Peter, but is shocked to find the pub decked out for their wedding. She’s stunned as Peter asks her to marry him. But will she accept? 2. Max Branning returns as Peter and Lauren prepare for their wedding Reeling from the shock, Lauren reluctantly agrees to get ready for her impromptu wedding. She insists to a skeptical Penny that she’s fine, before attempting to flee. Later, Peter and Lauren prepare to tie the knot in front of their family and friends. However, the ceremony is disrupted by the sudden arrival of Max Branning… 3. Max’s return sends shockwaves around the Square in EastEnders spoilers Stacey and Zoe Slater look on stunned at Max’s arrival. As Max turns his attention to Lauren and Peter, Kat warns Zoe to stay away from Max. It soon becomes clear that Max is fixated on Stacey, and he follows her home. Later, Oscar tries to get his dad’s attention, but Max is more interested in Zoe. Meanwhile, Peter grows concerned about Max’s arrival, for fear of how Cindy will react. As father and daughter argue over their similarities, Lauren orders Max to leave Walford. Elsewhere, Cindy is shocked when Jasmine tells her that Max Branning is back in town. Determined to face the man who killed her son, she storms over to The Vic to face Max. Cindy is stunned when Jasmine reveals Max Branning is back, as she heads to The Vic to face the man who killed her son… 4. Jean disappears as Stacey prepares to leave Walford Stacey tries to convince Lily Slater to move with her to Brazil, but her daughter is adamant that she’s staying. Jean and Zoe both try to convince Stacey to stay, while supportive Eve is behind the big move. Later, Stacey reveals that she has decided to stay in Walford. She tries to put on a brave front, but Lily worries that her mum has made the wrong choice. Zoe and Lily convince Stacey to move to Brazil after all. When she relents, Stacey and Mo try to get a hold of Jean – who is stuck on the tube with Priya. Both unaware of what’s going on back on Albert Square, Priya tries to calm Jean as she suffers a panic attack. 5. Okie is attacked in EastEnders spoilers Okie and Ravi worry that Kojo’s flat has become compromised following a run-in with another gang. Later, Harry notices a gang watching the flat, and keeps quiet in the hope that a raid will scare Ravi and Okie away from the flat. He panics when Kojo returns home, but is distracted by Gina Knight. Meanwhile, Kojo is shocked when he discovers that Okie has been attacked. 6. Nicola intervenes as Harry and Gina get away Harry helps clean up in the aftermath of Okie’s attack, but earns Gina’s rage when he fails to show up before the wedding. Later, he calls Nicola to help get him out of Ravi’s debt. Nicola threatens to call Ravi’s bosses if he doesn’t let Harry go, but Ravi soon makes it clear to Okie that Kojo and the flat remain vital to their operation. Meanwhile, Harry heads to The Vic where he reconciles with Gina. Looking to the future, the loved-up pair decide to book a last-minute weekend away, 7. Jasmine makes an enemy in EastEnders spoilers The Slaters are fuming with newcomer Jasmine when she demands that they pay for their drinks upfront. 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 Sep 23 2025 By Joel Harley Sep 23 2025
