BBC Share By Joel Harley Nov 20 2025 By Joel Harley Nov 20 2025 Upcoming 7 EastEnders spoilers: Max's New Year flashforward, Nigel's ghosts of Christmas past and Zoe's stalker revealed Here's what's coming up on EastEnders Max Branning Nigel Bates Zoe Slater Share By Joel Harley Nov 20 2025 By Joel Harley Nov 20 2025 That was quite a week in EastEnders spoilers, wasn’t it?! And the drama is going to keep on coming as new show boss Ben Wadey gets his teeth stuck in and keeps on bringing the good stuff. In this week’s episodes, a new suspect emerged in the search for Zoe’s stalker. Is Jean behind Zoe’s torment? Elsewhere, Vicki shared a kiss with Zack, Ross visited Joel behind bars, and Jasmine broke into the surgery in an attempt to find out more dirt on Cindy. The drama continues in spoilers for November 24 – 28, as Zoe tries to prove Jean’s been tormenting her, and Jasmine throws Cindy down a flight of stairs. But what happens after that? Read on for our pick of the best upcoming spoilers for EastEnders. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Zoe’s convinced she knows who’s behind her recent torment (Credit: BBC) 1. The search for Zoe’s tormentor continues in EastEnders spoilers Zoe Slater made her surprise return earlier this year, amid a cloud of mystery and lies. After months of speculation, the soap finally revealed what Zoe had been up to since leaving Walford in 2005. She’d given birth to twins in 2006, and given her surviving son up for adoption. Zoe’s launched a search for her son, although her recent behaviour hasn’t done her any favours. After admitting she lied about Dennis Rickman being the father, she then faked a series of defaced pictures, making it look as though she had a stalker. However, it seems that she really was telling the truth about being stalked. And, in the wake of a defaced barrel store door, a surprising (but not that surprising, if you’ve been paying attention) suspect emerged. Zoe’s convinced that Jean has been behind her recent torment, but she struggles to get Kat and Alfie on board. As her protestations fall on deaf ears, Zoe’s shocked when she gets another chilling message. But is Jean really stalking Zoe? And how will this affect the search for her son? Max will return during a special New Year’s flashforward episode (Credit: BBC) 2. Max Branning makes EastEnders history Max Branning is set for his permanent return to EastEnders. Prolific love rat Max returned (again) for Lauren and Peter’s recent wedding, immediately putting himself at the centre of the drama. After going away for a little while, Max will be back in the Square on a permanent basis later this year. The soap has since revealed that Max will star in a special flashforward episode on New Year’s Day – set on the same date, one year’s later. In this mysterious flashforward, Max will navigate a precarious situation which has far-reaching consequences for himself and his entire family. What trouble has Max gotten into this time? Nigel will reunite with Pat and Barry Evans at Christmas (Credit: BBC) 3. Nigel’s dementia decline continues As Nigel premieres his Christmas film at The Vic, emotions grow to a head, and his dementia symptoms intensify. During this time, Nigel’s mind becomes flooded with memories of the 1990s, where he begins to imagine conversation with old friends and neighbours. This includes late Walford icons Pat and Barry Evans, who will ‘return’ to the soap for one very special episode this Christmas. With many fearing that this Christmas may be Nigel’s last, could the return of Pat (who previously visited Peggy Mitchell on her deathbed) be a sad omen of things to come? Safe to say, there won’t be a dry eye in the house. Will Nicola come clean to George about the pregnancy? (Credit: BBC) 4. Nicola tries to hold her family together in EastEnders spoilers The nu-Mitchells struggle in the wake of recent events, with Teddy behind bars, Harry in the grip of drug addiction, and Nicola pregnant with George’s child. With Teddy facing a long stretch in prison on murder charges, Nicola struggles to hold her family together. And, as Harry’s addiction takes him to new lows, Nicola barely has time to worry about her own geriatric (sorry Nicola, that’s the medical term) pregnancy. How will George react when he learns that Nicola is carrying his child? Can Harry manage to overcome – or even survive – his drug battle? And what of poor Barney, caught in the middle, as per usual? Jasmine’s vendetta against Cindy intensifies (Credit: BBC) 5. Secretive Jasmine attacks Cindy in EastEnders spoilers Newcomer Jasmine quickly bagged herself a job at The Albert upon her arrival. She’s already caught the eye of Oscar Branning and Cindy Beale seems really taken with her. But it’s become very clear very quickly that Jasmine isn’t all that she seems, and is working for someone rather dangerous. But who? Jasmine herself admitted to being from a family of criminals. Fans are now convinced that she’s from one criminal family in particular: the Ford clan. Jackie Ford is the woman who Cindy informed on in prison and was put into witness protection for. Although she is now dead (hence why Cindy has her whole life back), is Jasmine a relative out for revenge? And if so, is Cindy in terrible danger? Jasmine continued in her secretive mission this week, breaking into the doctor’s surgery to dig up Cindy’s medical files. But for what reason? EastEnders spoilers for next week reveal that she attacks Cindy after learning how she’s tracked down her mother – pushing her down a flight of stairs and leaving her for dead. What’s Jasmine’s vendetta against Cindy? And how will Oscar react, when caught in the middle? Sam’s coming back to Walford (Credit: BBC) 6. Sam returns to Walford at Christmas Following months of speculation, EastEnders revealed this week that Sam Mitchell is set to return to EastEnders. Of Sam’s return, Executive Producer Ben Wadey said: “I’m delighted to welcome Kim Medcalf back to EastEnders for a short stint later this year. “It’s no secret that wherever Sam Mitchell goes, drama inevitably follows, and with ex-accomplice Zoe Slater back in the Square, only time will tell if there is space for forgiveness between the pair, or whether battle lines will be drawn.” But what brings Sam back home to Walford? And what part does she play in Zoe’s stalker torment? Anna and Freddie are both leaving the soap this year (Credit: BBC) 7. Farewell Freddie and Anna Freddie Slater and Anna Knight are set to leave the soap over the coming weeks. Of Bobby’s exit, an EastEnders rep revealed to The Sun: “We can confirm that Bobby Brazier will be leaving EastEnders, and we wish him all the best for the future.” Meanwhile, a spokesperson from the BBC told RadioTimes.com: “We can confirm that Molly Rainford will be leaving EastEnders later this year, and we wish her all the best for the future.” According to upcoming spoilers. it seems as though the pair will leave Walford to go travelling together, with the door left open for a return somewhere down the line. Is this the last we’ll see of Freddie and Anna? Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders this year? Complete list of exits, arrivals and returns. Share Good to Know Share By Joel Harley Nov 20 2025 By Joel Harley Nov 20 2025 Previous Story Next Story
