EastEnders spoilers for next week: Stacey's exit plans are derailed as former lover Max returns the Square

Stacey's future plans are turned upside down when Max walks back into her life
Laura Morgan

Stacey still has heart set on leaving Walford for a new life in Brazil in EastEnders spoilers next week. But her plans are thrown up in the air as former lover Max Branning walks back into her life and makes it clear there’s unfinished business between them. Will Max convince Stace to stay?

Stacey and Lily discuss their future
Lily has some bad news for Stacey (Credit: BBC)

Stacey wants a fresh start in EastEnders spoilers

Stacey has decided to put the troubles behind her and embark on a fresh start abroad. Last week saw the mum of three receive a call from her brother Sean, inviting her and the kids to come and live with him in Brazil.

Lily was all for the idea and convinced Stacey to book them one-way tickets to Brazil. Jean was heartbroken to hear about their plans, but gave Stacey her blessing. That wasn’t the case when Lily broke the news to her baby daddy Ricky and his dad Jack. Their reaction forced Lily to have a second thoughts about jetting off.

As a new week kicks off, Lily is adamant her and Charli are staying put in the Square. Stacey tries to change her mind, but it’s no use. Meanwhile, Jean and Zoe both attempt to talk Stacey out of the big move, but Eve thinks it’s a brilliant idea.

Later, Stacey arrives at The Albert for her leaving drinks where she announces she’s decided to stay in London. Stacey tries to put on a brave face, but Lily knows she’s made a mistake.

Stacey sees Max in The Vic
Stacey’s world is rocked by Max’s return (Credit: BBC)

Max’s comeback stuns Stacey

As Stacey stands by her choice, her world is rocked by the return of a very familiar face.

It’s her ex Max Branning – someone who Stacey shares a long and very complicated history with. It’s nearly been two decades since they embarked on that iconic affair that tore two family’s apart. And fans are eager to see whether the spark is still there between Max and Stacey.

As the locals reel from Max’s arrival, Stacey is stunned. So is Zoe – who unbeknownst to Stacey – is also romantically entangled with the Branning bad boy.

Is the truth about to out?

Max is back in EastEnders

Does Max still have feelings for Stacey? (Credit: BBC)

Max is all for Stacey in EastEnders spoilers

From the off it’s clear Max’s attention is on Stacey. He follows her back to Number 31 – is passion going to ignite between the exes? Later, Zoe and Lily both try to convince Stacey to move away to Brazil and she finally relents. Might Max have prompted this change of heart?

With the decision made, Stacey and Mo attempt to reach Jean. However, Jean is trapped on the underground with Priya and has no idea her daughter is moments away from leaving Walford. As events escalate, Jean suffers a huge panic attack.

Will she be okay? And is she going to make it back to the Square before Stacey departs?

Read more: Max and Zoe explained: How they never met in Walford, and what she knows about Bradley, Stacey and the affair