Walford is about to be rocked by another jaw-dropping week of secrets, betrayals, and emotional confrontations as long-buried truths resurface. At the heart of the storm is Zoe Slater, whose shocking confession could destroy the fragile peace she’s tried to rebuild since her return. With Stacey Slater’s comeback on the horizon, it seems the Slater family drama is only just beginning.

Next week on EastEnders, Zoe drops a life-altering bombshell on her mother, Kat Moon, one that could completely redefine their already strained relationship. Viewers recently learned that during her twenty years away from Walford, Zoe gave birth to twins — a daughter who tragically died during childbirth and a son she placed for adoption. But the most explosive twist came when Zoe revealed that the twins’ father was none other than the late Dennis Rickman — Sharon Watts’ late husband and Zoe’s former lover.

The revelation sent shockwaves through Walford. Sharon was initially horrified to learn that her late husband had fathered Zoe’s children, but after the dust settled, she agreed to help Zoe find her missing son — the only surviving link to Dennis. However, their uneasy alliance quickly begins to fracture as Sharon becomes consumed with the fallout from Joel Marshall’s violent attack on her sister, Vicky Fowler. Feeling abandoned and betrayed, Zoe grows desperate to continue her search alone.

Kat, eager to rebuild her relationship with her daughter, offers to help Zoe track down her son. But her goodwill quickly turns to fury when she discovers Zoe has stolen cash from the Queen Vic’s till to pay a private investigator. Kat’s anger boils over when she follows Zoe to a clandestine meeting and overhears her bending the truth about her past. As Kat begins to suspect Zoe may be hiding more than she’s letting on, the tension between mother and daughter reaches a breaking point.

When Zoe overhears Kat telling Alfie that she might need to send Zoe away if her behavior doesn’t change, she lashes out in anger. But fate forces them together again when Kat finds herself trapped inside the Vic during a freak accident — and it’s Zoe who rushes in to save her. The brief moment of reconciliation between them is shattered just hours later when Zoe blurts out another shocking confession, one that sends Kat reeling.

Rumors swirl that Zoe may have uncovered a devastating truth about her twins’ paternity — something that could shatter everything Kat thought she knew about her daughter’s past. And with Stacey returning to Albert Square just as the Slaters’ world implodes, fans are bracing themselves for one of the most explosive family showdowns in years. Could Zoe’s discovery rewrite the history of the Slater clan forever?

Meanwhile, across town, Harry Mitchell’s life spirals dangerously out of control as he becomes the latest victim of Oki’s twisted manipulation. Once involved in a shady East London drug operation alongside Ravi Galati and Kojo Asar, Harry’s moral compass shattered when he witnessed the group’s exploitation of vulnerable people. His conscience got the better of him — and that’s when Oki turned on him.

In recent episodes, Harry has been taken hostage by Oki, who delights in tormenting him both physically and psychologically. Thursday’s episode saw Oki taunting his captive, boasting about taking Harry’s love interest, Gina Knight, on a date. As Oki cruelly dangled drugs in front of him, Harry’s inner battle intensified — a fight between self-destruction and survival.

At the Vic, Gina tried to move on, telling Mo that she had given up on Harry after his sudden disappearance. Her date with Oki started awkwardly but took a surprising turn when Oki opened up about his troubled childhood. For a brief moment, Gina’s defenses lowered, though her instincts told her something wasn’t quite right. Despite Anna’s reassurances, Gina couldn’t shake the feeling that she was being manipulated.

Back in his cell, Harry wrestled with despair and temptation. Oki’s words echoed cruelly in his ears — that no one was coming to save him. “Not your family, not Gina. No one will miss you when you’re gone,” Oki sneered. Eventually, Harry succumbed to the drugs, taking a desperate hit to numb his pain. But even in his weakest moment, a spark of determination flickered — a promise to get revenge on the man who had destroyed his life.

Next week, as Kojo returns to Albert Square following his trip with Oki, Harry’s father, Teddy, begins to sense something is wrong. His growing suspicion could be the key to saving Harry — but will he uncover the truth before it’s too late?

Elsewhere in Walford, tragedy and transition continue to ripple through the community. Joel Marshall’s brutal attack on his stepmother, Vicky Fowler, has torn his family apart. Vicky struggles to recover from the trauma while her husband, Ross, stands by his violent son — a decision that could cost him everything. Sharon and Kathy step in to support Vicky, insisting she take a break from Walford to heal. They plan a quiet trip to the Lake District, but it’s clear that even distance may not heal these emotional wounds.

Meanwhile, fan favorite Nigel Bates prepares for a poignant exit of his own. Having returned last Christmas after a 26-year absence, Nigel has been battling dementia and is determined to fulfill one final dream — taking his wife, Julie, to India. In a heartfelt moment, he tells her that he plans to sell his beloved car to make the trip possible, symbolizing both an ending and a new beginning.

Off-screen, actress Tameka Empson (Kim Fox) recently opened up about her emotional exit from The Celebrity Traitors. The beloved EastEnders star confessed she was “slightly disappointed” in host Claudia Winkleman after being wrongly accused of being a traitor. Despite her early departure, Tameka said she had a “brilliant time” filming in the stunning Scottish castle, joking that she might have gained a pound or two from the luxurious breakfasts.

As the week wraps up, fans are left with more questions than answers. Will Zoe’s shocking revelation tear the Slater family apart again just as Stacey returns? Can Harry find redemption and escape Oki’s clutches before it’s too late? And which of Walford’s residents will bid farewell next as more characters prepare to leave the Square?

One thing’s for sure — EastEnders is gearing up for an emotional storm that will change everything. Secrets are surfacing, loyalties are being tested, and the ghosts of the past are finally coming home to roost.

EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.