Oscar Ends Things With Jasmine After Her Secrets Come Out | EastEnders

Walford is once again plunged into turmoil as love, lies, and long-buried secrets collide in explosive fashion. At the heart of the drama is Oscar, whose dream of leaving Albert Square with Jasmine Fischer is suddenly derailed when his family begins to uncover the chilling truth behind her carefully crafted façade. What begins as a simple plan to start fresh elsewhere quickly spirals into manipulation, betrayal, and a devastating breakup that will leave lasting scars on everyone involved.

Oscar’s intentions to leave Walford are abruptly put on pause when his father, Max, grows increasingly uneasy about Jasmine’s influence over his son. Sensing that something is deeply wrong, Max unexpectedly joins forces with Cindy Beale—an unlikely ally but one who shares his suspicions. Together, they become determined to expose Jasmine’s real motives before it’s too late. While Oscar remains blinded by love, viewers are painfully aware of the truth: Jasmine is planning to flee the Square to escape justice for killing her father, Anthony Truman, on Christmas Day.

As Max and Cindy dig deeper, they work tirelessly behind the scenes, attempting to pull Oscar out of Jasmine’s web of lies. However, their efforts are met with fierce resistance. In a tense confrontation, Max pleads with his son to reconsider leaving, adamantly denying Jasmine’s claims that he had behaved inappropriately toward her. Oscar, convinced his father is lying and desperate to protect Jasmine, delivers a brutal ultimatum—if Max pushes the issue any further, he will lose his son for good.

The showdown leaves Max shaken and unsure of how to reach Oscar before he disappears from Walford forever. Turning once more to Cindy, Max is urged to stop arguing and start proving. Cindy insists that the only way to save Oscar is to expose Jasmine for who she truly is. She proposes bringing Lauren into the plan, knowing that Oscar still trusts his sister’s judgment.

Lauren is initially hesitant. She knows how dangerous meddling could be and fears the fallout if they’re wrong. Cindy, however, is blunt, describing Jasmine as deeply manipulative and far more calculating than she lets on. When Lauren questions Cindy’s sudden willingness to help, Cindy coolly admits that shared enemies can make for temporary alliances. Reluctantly, Lauren agrees to intervene.

Using a family excuse, Lauren calls Oscar and asks him to come home, claiming she needs help with the children. Her heart sinks when Oscar reveals he still intends to leave with Jasmine, insisting that she needs him and that his decision is final. Determined not to give up, Max begs Oscar to trust him just a little longer while he gathers proof that Jasmine has been lying.

Running out of options, Max confronts Jasmine directly. In a desperate move, he offers her money in exchange for telling Oscar the truth. At first, Jasmine appears to consider the deal, but the situation quickly turns on its head when she notices Max’s phone is still connected—Oscar has been listening the entire time. Jasmine instantly flips the narrative, accusing Max of trying to manipulate her into lying.

What follows is a vicious verbal attack. Jasmine tears into Max, accusing him of being a failure as a father and claiming that if he truly cared about Oscar, he would have shown it years ago. A stunned Max struggles to understand why the conversation has become so hostile—until Oscar storms in, furious and hurt, declaring his father unworthy of any further attention. As Max realizes his phone has been moved, Jasmine coolly mocks him, boasting that she has outplayed him once again.

Despite the setback, Lauren refuses to give up. Later, she manages to reach Oscar and calmly talks him through the situation, urging him to slow down and think clearly. She suggests that leaving immediately might not be the best idea and encourages him to stay longer, save more money, and plan their future more carefully. To Jasmine’s frustration, Oscar agrees that his sister makes sense and decides to delay their departure.

Jasmine is livid. Once alone with Lauren, she accuses her of being fake and deliberately undermining her plans. Lauren, unfazed, subtly warns Jasmine that if she tries to bolt, she won’t hesitate to reveal everything to Kat at the Vic. With spoilers confirming that Kat will soon learn about Jasmine’s attempted escape, the walls begin to close in fast.

In the episode’s closing moments, Jasmine confronts Max again, revealing that Lauren has convinced Oscar to stay a while longer. Still seething, she makes it clear she has no intention of encouraging Oscar to maintain a relationship with his father once they eventually leave. After Jasmine storms off, Max notices Cindy nearby and realizes Jasmine never suspected their secret alliance. Confident, Max admits that this partnership might be their greatest advantage—after all, Jasmine would never expect them to work together. The question now is simple but ominous: what exactly is Max planning next?

Elsewhere in Walford, another harrowing storyline reaches a critical turning point as Joel Marshall returns to the spotlight for a final, devastating chapter. Next week marks the beginning of Joel’s long-awaited trial after his brutal attack on his stepmother, Vicki Fowler, left her fighting for her life. Since the assault, Joel has been held in a young offenders’ institution, denying all charges and awaiting his day in court.

As the trial approaches, Vicki is a bundle of nerves, confiding in Zack Hudson about her fear and dread. With unresolved tension lingering between them after a surprise kiss months earlier, Zack offers comfort and invites her to his flat, providing a brief escape from the mounting pressure. Yet Vicki’s stress is compounded by the sudden return of her brother, Mark Fowler Jr., whose unexpected arrival brings more questions than answers.

When the trial finally begins, emotions run dangerously high. Joel appears in the dock with an unsettling calm, while former friend Tommy Moon delivers damning testimony against him. Watching Joel in court leaves Vicki visibly shaken, and her ordeal worsens when she takes the stand herself. The defense lawyer’s aggressive questioning aims to dismantle her credibility, pushing her to breaking point. Overwhelmed, Vicki flees the courtroom in tears, forcing proceedings to pause.

During the break, Joel’s father, Ross Marshall, refuses to see his son—but in a shocking twist, Joel asks to meet another familiar face from Walford instead. When the trial resumes, the tension is unbearable, and after Joel’s private meeting fails to go as planned, the case takes a shocking new direction. With Joel’s exit from the soap already confirmed, viewers are left wondering whether justice will finally be served.

Adding to the chaos is the dramatic return of Mark Fowler Jr., who reappears after nearly a decade away, badly injured and barely able to stand. Found on Phil Mitchell’s doorstep, Mark’s condition raises immediate alarm. Newly released images show him recovering on a sofa while Sam Mitchell and Vicki tend to his wounds, with Phil watching closely.

As the Fowler and Mitchell families rally around him, it becomes clear that Mark is hiding a dangerous secret. Though he claims to have returned to support Vicki during Joel’s trial, his odd behavior and evasiveness spark Phil’s suspicions. Insiders tease that Mark’s injuries and sudden return are tied to something far more serious, and when he finally opens up to Phil, the truth could have devastating consequences.

With secrets unraveling, alliances forming, and justice hanging in the balance, EastEnders is setting the stage for a series of explosive episodes. From Oscar’s heartbreaking decision to end things with Jasmine as her lies begin to surface, to the emotional courtroom battle surrounding Joel, and the mystery behind Mark Fowler Jr.’s return, Walford is bracing itself for fallout that will change lives forever.