EastEnders spoilers next week: Stacey to buy the Queen Vic after financial windfall

Stacey sets her sights on purchasing the Queen Vic
Laura Morgan

Stacey Slater has reason to celebrate in next week EastEnders spoilers after scooping £100k on a scratch card. Stace decides to use her winnings to bid for the Queen Vic and go head-to-head with rival Ian Beale. Let battle commence!

The Slaters and the Beales both want the Queen Vic in EastEnders
There’s competition between the Slaters and Beales for The Vic (Credit: BBC)

The Vic is up for sale in EastEnders spoilers

The Queen Vic is the jewel in the Walford crown, and the prized pub has changed hands many times over the years.

Elaine Peacock and Linda Carter’s reign is now nearing its end, after the pair decided it was time to sell up.

Both mother and daughter have had a turbulent few months. Linda is still in recovery from an alcohol addiction, and in her own words “doesn’t want to be surrounded by booze”. And Elaine also wants a fresh start following her shock split from husband George.

Hoping to get the very best price, Linda decides to put The Vic up for auction. She informs Kat, who is clearly tempted to put in an offer. Rumours are rife that Kat is set to become the next landlady. But surely she can’t afford it on her own?

Ian wants his name above the door of the pub in EastEnders
Ambitious Ian wants his name above the door of the Vic (Credit: BBC)

Ian Beale eyes up The Vic

One man who fancies himself as the next Queen Vic landlord is Ian Beale.

The cocky businessman tells Kathy and Harvey it’s time to build back the Beale empire. And in order to achieve that goal, he’s going to purchase the pub. Ian is sure his will be the winning bid and takes great pleasure in lording it over Kat and Stacey.

But the thought of the Beales taking charge terrifies Jean. She knows that if Ian becomes the  owner then she’ll probably get fired from her cleaning job, putting even further strain on the family’s finances.

Seeing Jean in such a flap, Kat and Stacey decide to hatch a plan to ensure Ian is given a run for his money.

Stacey comes into some serious money in EastEnders

Stacey wins £100k on a scratch card (Credit: BBC)

Stacey is in the money in EastEnders spoilers

The smug grin is soon wiped off Ian’s face when Stacey informs him she’s had a win on a scratch card. And we’re not talking twenty quid.

To her family’s complete amazement, Stacey reveals she’s scooped a whopping £100k. This now means she’s got enough money to make a serious bid for the pub and Ian is absolutely livid! Will he pull out of the race?

Later, Stacey is worried when she sees a man outside who look like a bailiff. But to her relief, Eve reveals he’s from an insurance company. Has he come bearing good news?

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