7 EastEnders spoilers for next week: Zoe drops a colossal bombshell, Sharon returns, and Stacey's leaving

The two families are at war
Joel Harley

Sharon Watts returns to Walford in EastEnders spoilers for next week, and soon finds herself butting heads with Zoe Slater. Although the pair agree to a tentative truce, emotions soon boil over after a situation with Vicki leads to Zoe revealing some shocking news.

Is Zoe telling the truth?

Elsewhere, Stacey plans her exit from Walford, and Peter’s head is turned by a newcomer. And, when a girl named Jasmine arrives on The Square, Oscar’s interest is piqued. Meanwhile, Howie’s money worries continue.

Read our EastEnders spoilers for next week in full below.

Sharon shares a glass of wine with Kathy
Sharon’s home from her trip to Australia (Credit: BBC)

1. Sharon returns to Walford in EastEnders spoilers

Sharon arrives back from her trip to Australia, and is shocked to see Zoe back in Walford again. Later, after confronting Zoe, the pair agree to a tentative truce.

Meanwhile, it’s awkward when Sharon and Phil bump into each other at the cafe. However, she extends an olive branch by asking Phil to look after Albie that evening.

Next, she attempts to discuss Vicki’s debt, but soon grows overwhelmed by the situation with Joel.

Sharon looks shocked as she finds Vicki clutching an ice bag over her bruised face

Sharon finds Zack and Vicki in a state after their public brawl (Credit: BBC)

2. Zack is caught in the middle as Vicki and Zoe’s confrontation turns violent

When Vicki storms out of Sharon’s, she bumps into Zoe, causing another huge argument in the middle of the Square. As Zoe and Vicki’s fight turns physical, Anthony and Zack intervene.

However, Zack gets hit as the women lash out at each other.

Sharon returns home to find Vicki and Zack nursing their wounds. Sharon goes to have it out with Zoe, who shares a shocking admission in The Vic.

Zoe looks defensive as she sits in The Vic
Zoe drops a bombshell on Sharon and the Slaters (Credit: BBC)

3. Zoe makes a shocking revelation in EastEnders spoilers

Refusing to believe Zoe, Sharon loses her temper. As another explosive argument breaks out, Kat throws Sharon and Vicki out of The Vic.

After finding Sharon upset in the café, Ian brings her home for a heart-to-heart with Kathy. As Sharon explains what was said, Ian tries to convince her that Zoe is lying.

Meanwhile, still in shock from their ordeal last week, the Slaters are already suspicious about Zoe’s evasiveness. Following her latest run-in with Sharon, Kat and Alfie question Zoe over her shocking claim.

Later, tensions thaw when Kat enlists Stacey’s help to plant a memorial for Zoe’s daughter in the Square garden.

Stacey talks to Lily on EastEnders
Stacey has some surprising news for the family (Credit: BBC)

4. Stacey plans her exit

Stacey tells Lily that Sean has invited them to live with him in Brazil. As Lily encourages her to accept, a warring Kat and Zoe enter.

Later, Lily is overjoyed when Stacey tells her that she’s booked their flights to Brazil. However, when Jean arrives, Stacey’s forced to tell her what they have planned.

After breaking the news to Jean, Stacey and Lily arrange to meet up with Ricky to tell him that they’re taking baby Charli away from Walford. But when Stacey is a no-show, Lily is forced to break the news to Ricky and Jack alone.

How will they react?

Peter talks to Demi in The Vic
Peter’s head is turned by flirty Demi (Credit: BBC)

5. Peter faces temptation in EastEnders spoilers

Tensions are at an all-time high between Lauren and Peter as Cindy moves in. At Jimmy’s sensory class, Peter befriends another mum, named Demi.

It soon becomes clear that Demi fancies Peter, and the pair share a drink afterwards – against Ian’s advice. Feeling randy, he returns home and seduces Lauren… unaware that Penny has seen him and Demi together.

Penny orders Peter to tell Lauren the truth about Demi, but he refuses. Lauren finds out anyway, when she sees a flirty message on his phone. Her apparent lack of concern leaves Peter questioning their relationship.

The next day, Penny organises a coffee date for Lauren and Demi in the cafe, where the three women begin bonding.

Peter is horrified when he walks in to find Lauren, Demi and Penny laughing at his expense. Still, Lauren manages to smooth things over by telling him that she wants more advice on motherhood.

Later, Peter leaves Ian and Kathy shocked when he reveals what he has planned.

Oscar gets close to newcomer Jasmine in EastEnders spoilers
Oscar grows close to a mysterious newcomer (Credit: BBC)

6. Newcomer Jasmine catches Oscar’s eye

After firing Mo, Cindy is approached by a girl named Jasmine, who asks after a job. Cindy initially refuses, but is impressed when she sees Jasmine take matter into her own hands.

She soon makes a good impression with Cindy, although Elaine isn’t a fan. Spotting the newcomer, Oscar turns on the charm – although Cindy warns her to stay away.

Later, Oscar asks Jasmine out on a date – stealing her an outfit from the market to impress – but Cindy warns her off again.

Howie and Kim on the sofa in EastEnders spoilers

Howie tells Kim that he’s got a new job (Credit: BBC)

7. Howie’s new job

When Kim accidentally destroys her camera equipment, Howie worries about cash. He soon gets a new job, delivering parcels.

Will it be enough to make ends meet?

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