BBC/Composite: EastEnders Insider Share By Laura Morgan Jul 16 2025 By Laura Morgan Jul 16 2025 EastEnders spoilers for next week: Oscar threatens to contact Max over Linda's shock bombshell Oscar learns about his half-sister Jack Branning Lauren Branning Linda Carter Max Branning Share By Laura Morgan Jul 16 2025 By Laura Morgan Jul 16 2025 Linda comes clean in next week EastEnders spoilers as she tells Oscar Branning that Annie is his half-sister. But she soon regrets her decision when Oscar insists it’s time Max knew he had another daughter in Albert Square. Linda is ready to sell The Vic (Credit: BBC) Linda is moving on in EastEnders spoilers The past few years haven’t been kind to landlady Linda. But this week she’s finally putting her troubles behind her as The Vic goes up for auction. Kat and Ian are going head-to-head to become the next owner, and Linda’s more than ready to hand the reins over. After letting go of the pub, Linda decides it’s time to clear her conscience by telling Oscar the truth about Max being Annie’s father. Viewers will recall that Linda and Max had a brief affair before his departure from Walford in 2021. Linda discovered she was pregnant but never got in touch with Max to tell him. She went on to welcome little Annie into the world in 2021. Four years on, Max still doesn’t have a clue about Annie’s existence. But secrets don’t stay buried in Walford forever… Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Oscar is left reeling from Linda’s news (Credit: BBC) Linda confesses to Oscar Wanting to start afresh, Linda tells Oscar all about Annie’s paternity. She soon fears she’s made a mistake when Oscar insists his dad has a right to know about Annie. In a panic, Linda turns to Lauren for help. She pleads with her to convince Oscar to keep quiet and not tell Max the truth. Max will be reunited with his family this summer (Credit: BBC) But with confirmation of Max’s return to EastEnders this summer, surely it’s only going to be a matter of time before he works out that Annie is the fruit of his loins. Oscar receives an unexpected visit from Fat Mike (Credit: BBC) Oscar receives a menacing threat in EastEnders spoilers Meanwhile, Oscar is continuing to cause a stir over at Number 25. The teen wakes up after enjoying a one-night stand and gets a ticking off from his Uncle Jack, who orders him not to cause any more aggro for Lauren and Peter. Oscar tries to make amends by offering to babysit Louie and Jimmy while Lauren and Peter go out for a meal. But then a face from his past comes calling… Oscar may need to watch his back (Credit: BBC) It’s Fat Mike, the guy who was Oscar grassed up to the police over the car they stole. Mike is out for revenge and issues Oscar with a threat before scarpering when Peter and Lauren arrive back. Oscar breathes a sigh of relief, but is freaked out to discover what Mike has left behind. Has Oscar invited danger into his sister’s home? Read more: 7 theories for who Max will hook up with when he returns to Walford Good to Know Share By Laura Morgan Jul 16 2025 By Laura Morgan Jul 16 2025
