9 EastEnders spoilers for next week: Zoe fears she's being targeted, Okie takes control, and Eve faces another adoption hurdle

Zoe's feeling paranoid
Joel Harley

Zoe Slater fears she’s being targeted in EastEnders spoilers for next week, as Halloween week in Walford takes a dramatic turn. The residents are gathered for a pub quiz at The Vic when an old tape from 1988 re-emerges, stirring up difficult emotions for the Slaters.

As tensions remain high between Kat and Zoe over recent revelations, matters go from bad to worse when Zoe worries that someone is targeting her.

But what’s on the video tape? And does someone have it in for Zoe?

Elsewhere, Nigel shares a devastating admission with Julie following last week’s car crash, Kojo tries to escape Okie’s clutches, and Suki and Eve continue with their plans to adopt.

Read our EastEnders spoilers for next week in full below.

Kat and Alfie look worried behind the bar of The Vic
Quiz night at The Vic is quickly derailed (Credit: BBC)

1. Kat shares a shocking revelation in EastEnders spoilers

As Kat and Alfie prepare for quiz night at The Vic, Zoe’s latest confession weighs heavy on her mind. Alfie warns Kat to keep out if it, but Kat tries to talk to her daughter anyway – although Zoe is more distracted by trying to find her missing cat.

Meanwhile, Vicki talks to Ian about finding Zoe’s son. Realising how much it means to Sharon, Ian transfers her some money to help out.

Later, Kat overhears Vicki talking to Ross, and comes to a decision. All hell breaks loose when Zoe blurts out Zoe’s secret, causing the quiz night to end abruptly.

When Kat realises how Zoe’s actions are impacting her business and family, she gives Zoe an ultimatum.

Zoe argues with Kat and Jean on EastEnders
Zoe continues to alienate Kat and Jean (Credit: BBC)

2. Zoe lashes out in EastEnders spoilers

Following that night’s events, Zoe decides to leave. Kat and Alfie are talking over what has happened when Zoe storms in and accuses Kat of smashing up a photo of them both.

When Kat denies being responsible, paranoid Zoe accuses Vicki instead. As the two women argue, Anthony steps in to calm Zoe down.

Outside, he tries to support Zoe, but only offends her in the process, causing her to storm off again.

Alfie looks worried as he stands by some pumpkins on EastEnders
Alfie unearths a piece of Slater history (Credit: BBC)

3. A VHS nightmare stirs up old memories for the old Slaters

Halloween gets off to a bad start when a burst sewer pipe leaks into the barrel store. As he cleans up, Alfie discovers an old VHS tape from the 1980s.

Later, he tries to get Jean, Kat and Zoe talking to each other. Kat eagerly forgives Zoe, but Jean refuses, and soon falls out with Kat too.

As Halloween celebrations get underway at The Vic, Ross brings Kat and Alfie a video player for the VHS tape. Worrying that the video might upset Zoe, Kat thinks otherwise.

However, matters escalate when Zoe returns home to find the VHS tape playing. Furious, she throws everyone out of The Vic. As Kat denies playing the tape, Anthony shares his concerns.

Zoe looks worried behind the bar of The Vic
Has someone got it in for Zoe? (Credit: BBC)

4. Zoe’s feeling paranoid in EastEnders spoilers

As the night continues, Zoe is worried that someone is out to get her. She accuses Anthony of being behind the tape, and kicks him out of The Vic.

Anthony shares his concerns about Zoe with Kat, but she’s unsure whether to believe him. As Jean helps Lily with baby Charli upstairs, Kat, Zoe and Tommy watch the video.

What will the tape reveal?

Ross talks to Alfie on EastEnders

Ross shares his fears for the future with Alfie (Credit: BBC)

5. Ross opens up

Ross confides in Alfie about his relationship with Vicki. Is there any way back for Ross?

Eve and Suki meet with a pair of adoptive parents

Eve and Suki move forward with their adoption plans (Credit: BBC)

6. Eve worries about the future in EastEnders spoilers

Keen to find out whether adopting is right for them, Suki and Eve prepare to meet adoptive parents. However, chaos ensues when Ravi, Priya and the kids return from their holiday.

The Panesars try to support Eve and Suki ahead of their meeting with the adoption agency, but Eve panics when she learns that she’ll need a reference from her mother to proceed.

Ravi talks to Okie in The Vic
Ravi hands over the business to Okie (Credit: BBC)

7. Okie’s in charge as Kojo tries to escape

With Okie still holding him and Harry captive, Kojo tries to sneak out of the flat to get help. However, he’s stopped in his tracks by Okie.

Feeling guilty about lying to his family, Ravi meets with Okie. Okie reassures him that he’s let Harry and Kojo go. Ravi hands over leadership of the business to Okie.

Oscar flirts with Jasmine
Oscar’s through with Jasmine’s secrecy (Credit: BBC)

8. Oscar wants answers from Jasmine

On Lauren’s advice, Oscar decides to find out what Jasmine is hiding. At The Albert, he decides to question her.

But is he prepared for the answers he’ll find?

9. Nigel breaks Julie’s heart in EastEnders spoilers

Following the events of last week, Nigel and George share a heart-to-heart. Julie is relieved to learn that Nigel is safe, but her heart breaks when Nigel reveals that he is too unwell for them to go to India. 

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