5 EastEnders spoilers for next week: Zoe returns, Oscar finds the gun, and someone is shot on Patrick and Yolande's wedding day

A shot rings out
Joel Harley

Zoe Slater finally returns in EastEnders spoilers for next week, coming face-to-face with mum Kat and the rest of her family after 20 years away.

She arrives in Walford as Patrick and Yolande celebrate their wedding, with Patrick managing to make it down the aisle. The happy celebrations are short lived though – as Oscar finds the weapon Harry had attempted to dispose of, the Square is shocked when a gunshot rings out.

Who’s been shot?

Read our EastEnders spoilers for next week in full below.

Patrick and Yolande looking loved up on their wedding day
Patrick and Yolande finally make it down the aisle (Credit: BBC)

1. Patrick and Yolande tie the knot

It’s Patrick and Yolande’s wedding day, but Patrick is still resolute in his refusal to go through with it. After a pep talk from Denzel, Yolande feels inspired to get the wedding back on track in spite of Patrick’s stubbornness.

Meanwhile, Kim and Denise do their best to put plans into place for Patrick and Yolande’s big day. They’re prepared for a now show, but Kim, Denise and the guests are thrilled when the loved-up duo arrive and the wedding goes ahead.

Meanwhile, as the wedding reception gets underway, Howie struggles with his guilt at stealing the money and lying to his family.

Zoe looks serious on EastEnders

Zoe’s back! (Credit: BBC)

2. Zoe returns to Albert Square in EastEnders spoilers

With Tommy still missing, Kat is frantic. She’s unaware that he went to try and find Zoe and is relieved when she gets a message saying he’s outside The Vic.

She rushes outside to see her son, but gets an unexpected shock. Zoe has returned to Albert Square!

Zoe hugs Mo on EastEnders

Zoe reunites with her family (Credit: BBC)

3. The reunion continues

As mother and daughter come face to face, Kat is desperate to speak to Zoe. However, it quickly becomes clear that she’s a much changed woman from the girl who left Albert Square twenty years ago.

And, as their reunion continues, the family learn what happened with Zoe during her absence from Walford.

Oscar and Jack have a serious conversation
Jack is shocked when Oscar shows him the gun he found (Credit: BBC)

4. Oscar’s got a gun

Jack is horrified when Oscar shows him the gun that he discovered. He begs Jack to help him get rid, unaware that Ravi is listening into the conversation.

Ravi sneaks in to steal it back, but Denise spots him sneaking out. At The Vic, she tells Jack, who realises why Ravi was there. Fuming, he goes to confront his former love rival.

Peter looks shocked on EastEnders

Who’s been shot? (Credit: BBC)

5. A shot rings out in EastEnders spoilers

As the residents of Walford celebrate Patrick and Yolande’s wedding reception, a gunshot is fired outside. Things go from bad to worse for the shocked residents when they learn who has been shot.

Whose life hangs in the balance?

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