9 EastEnders spoilers for next week: Oscar arrives in Walford, Julie returns, and Ravi targets Kojo

Two old faces return
Joel Harley

It’s a week of massive upheaval in EastEnders spoilers for next week, as Oscar Branning arrives in Walford at the same time as Julie Bates returns for absentee husband Nigel.

As Oscar unleashes all manner of chaos across the Square, Julie is soon at loggerheads with Phil, who fears Nigel’s return to Scotland.

Elsewhere, as Harry starts work for Ravi, the pair settle on Kojo as cover for their illegal activities. Is Kojo in danger? Meanwhile, Stacey attempts to fend off Ian’s ambitions for The Vic, and Phil lashes out.

All this and more in EastEnders spoilers for next week.

Oscar Branning returns to the Square to see sister Lauren
Oscar reunites with sister Lauren (Credit: BBC)

1. Oscar arrives in Walford in EastEnders spoilers

Lauren is shocked when she is suddenly reunited with brother Oscar. As the siblings catch up, Oscar reveals where he’s been and why he can’t return home to either of his parents.

Later, Jack returns from his trip to find Denise and the kids waiting along with nephew Oscar. Lauren agrees to let Oscar stick around in the face of his emotional blackmail but he soon becomes more trouble than he’s worth.

Will she regret her decision?

Oscar brings his own style to the market

Oscar livens things up on Walford market (Credit: BBC)

2. Oscar’s new job

Oscar causes all manner of trouble on the Square as he reveals his difficult relationship with Max and Tanya to uncle Jack. Later, he tries to scam Ian by staging a fall in the chip shop. Stacey’s amused – but there are serious consequences when a social worker takes note of Oscar’s actions.

After some advice from Jack, Lauren gives Oscar a trial on the fruit and veg stall. He’s skeptical at first, but he begins to take things seriously after learning that nephew Jimmy is blind.

Can Oscar prove his naysayers wrong?

Jay contacts Nigel's wife Julie
Jay takes matters into his own hands (Credit: BBC)

3. Jay interferes in EastEnders spoilers

Jay is shocked when he learns the reason Nigel is no longer in contact with Julie. Phil tells Jay to leave it but, after talking to Callum and Kat, Jay decides to search for Julie online.

Learning that Julie’s frantically looking everywhere for Nigel, Jay takes matters into his own hands – setting up a meeting with Julie.

Will Nigel leave with Julie in EastEnders

Julie’s back… and determined to take Nigel back to Scotland with her (Credit: BBC)

4. Julie arrives in Walford

Julie arrives in Walford and demands to know what has happened to Nigel. Passing by in the Square, Nigel and Phil are shocked when Julie rushes over to them both.

Not recognising Julie, Nigel grows overwhelmed. And, as she and Phil argue, Nigel explodes in an angry outburst. Later, Phil shares a video with Julie that Nigel had made for her, explaining the situation and his decision to leave.

Later that day, a determined Julie tells Phil that she is taking Nigel home to Scotland. He’s having none of it though, and the pair clash over her plan. As they continue to argue, Nigel begs them to stop arguing and rushes out.

Callum and Johnny argue with Phil on EastEnders
Things get complicated between Callum and Johnny (Credit: BBC)

5. Callum and Johnny’s affair continues

Callum grows jealous when he learns that Johnny had a one night stand after he ended things between them.

However, the soon later end up back in each otehr’s arms, with disastrous results…

Phil grabs Callum by the throat on EastEnders

Phil takes his temper out on Johnny (Credit: BBC)

6. Phil lashes out in EastEnders spoilers

With Phil feeling tense over Julie’s sudden return, Linda invites him to The Vic for a chat. However, when he catches Johnny and Callum together he explodes, grabbing Johnny.

Later, Callum begs Phil not to tell Ben and Lexi about Johnny, but gets nowhere. When he and Jay try to reason with Phil, a nasty argument ensues. Can they talk Phil down?

Ravi and Harry talk in the garage on EastEnders
Harry’s stuck doing Ravi’s dirty work (Credit: BBC)

7. Harry’s under Ravi’s thumb

Reminding Harry of his debt, Ravi supplies Harry with drugs to sell. After a hard day at work, Harry gets into an argument with his dad, and decides that it’s time he move out of the Mitchell household.

With Harry needing somewhere new to live, Kojo suggests that they move in together.

George looks worried as he stands in the Arches on EastEnders
George is worried about Kojo’s choice of housemate (Credit: BBC)

8. Kojo moves in with Harry… and Ravi senses an opportunity

Learning of Harry and Kojo’s living situation, a worried George voices his concerns.

Meanwhile, Ravi visits Harry at the Arches to collect his money. As they talk about the next job, Ravi suggests that it’ll be easy to use Kojo’s flat whenever they might need it. But will Harry go along with Ravi’s plan?

Ian stands at the fruit and veg stall on EastEnders

Ian’s got some big plans (Credit: BBC)

9. Ian plans for the future in EastEnders spoilers

After Linda tells Kat that she’s decided to auction The Vic, Ian makes plans of his own. He tells Kathy and Harvey that he wants to build back the Beale empire – starting with The Vic.

As Jean frets about losing her cleaning job at The Vic to its new owners, Kat and Stacey devise a plan. Ian is furious to learn that Stacey has won £100k on a scratch card – with which she plans to bid for The Vic too.

Stacey is worried when she sees a man outside, believing that he’s a bailiff. However, she and Eve later discover that he works for an insurance company.

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