EastEnders spoilers for next week: Vicki finds an unlikely ally in her battle against Joel

Julie gives Joel a talking to, but can she get through to him?
Laura Morgan

Vicki has another nasty run in with Joel in EastEnders spoilers next week after discovering he’s stolen from her. At her wits end, and with Ross away, Vicki turns to Julie for help in reverting Joel’s twisted beliefs. But will it work?

Joel shows Tommy something on his phone
Joel is leading Tommy astray (Credit: BBC)

Joel is out of control in EastEnders spoilers

Joel’s radicalised misogyny storyline has definitely got everyone talking. Viewers have watched on in horror as the teen has been brainwashed by online influencers to carry out despicable hate crimes against women and girls. Joel has also recruited vulnerable Tommy Moon to his mission.

So far, Joel’s dad Ross has been unable to bring him under control. He’s constantly making excuses for the lad’s vile behaviour, much to the frustration of his partner Vicki. Having been on the receiving end of Joel’s rage, Vicki knows how dangerous he’s become. She’s warned Ross time and time again of what will happen unless he properly disciplines his son – but it’s still not getting through.

Ross talks to Vicki outside the cafe
Ross leaves Vicki to look after Joel (Credit: BBC)

As the week begins, Ross continues to shirk his responsibilities by taking on a second job and leaving Vicki to look after Joel. Before leaving, Ross reminds Joel to be respectful and do as Vicki says. But of course that lasts all of five minutes.

Joel shows Tommy something in EastEnders
Joel uses Vicki’s credit card to buy his tickets (Credit: BBC)

Joel steals from Vicki

Trying to take advantage of Vicki, Joel asks if she can buy him tickets to see his favourite podcaster. When she refuses, he decides to swipe her credit card instead. Later on as Vicki vents to Kathy over Joel she’s horrified to discover he used her card to purchase the tickets.

It gets even worse when Vicki then realises Joel has skipped school to attend the live podcast recording. She and Kathy head to the event, where they find Joel there with Tommy. A confrontation ensues and the boys are dragged home to face the music.

As an angry Kat lays into Tommy, Vicki finds herself turning to Julie for help. Nigel’s wife has just landed a job at Walford High, and Vicki hopes she will be able to draw on her expertise. Julie agrees to help, but will Joel actually listen?

Julie and Joel talk on EastEnders

Julie tries to reach out to Joel (Credit: BBC)

Julie tries to help Joel in EastEnders spoilers

Next day, Julie takes Joel aside and tries to talk to him about his beliefs.

What happens next remains to be seen, but Joel is not someone who likes being told what to do. Is Julie going to be next in his firing line? Will Joel give Vicki grief for involving Julie?

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