SHOCKING NEWS!!! 12 huge EastEnders spoilers for next week | What’s coming up in Walford?
12 Huge EastEnders Spoilers for Next Week | What’s Coming Up in Walford?
Christmas arrives in Walford with a storm of buried secrets, raw guilt, and consequences that no one can outrun. From shocking revelations to explosive confrontations and heartbreaking moments, the festive week of December 22–26 promises to be one of the most intense Christmases the Square has ever seen. As families gather, old wounds are ripped open, long-standing feuds reignite, and the fallout leaves Walford changed forever. Here’s a full breakdown of the 12 massive EastEnders spoilers set to dominate next week.
1. Sam’s Secret Blows Apart Christmas
The week kicks off with tension crackling in the air as the community comes together at the centre for Nigel’s film screening, hosted by Lexi. What should be a heartfelt event quickly turns sour when Sam Mitchell makes a dramatic appearance. Kat immediately shuts her down, insisting she isn’t welcome—only to be floored when Julie reveals Sam has secretly been back in the country for weeks. The revelation sends shockwaves through the room and sets the tone for a Christmas dominated by secrets finally coming into the light.
2. Max Plays a Dangerous Game
After a huge secret explodes into the open, Max Branning completely loses control. His fury is so intense that Lauren and Jack are forced to step in, desperate to stop him from doing something reckless. While they believe they’ve talked him down, Max has other ideas. Instead of calming down, he seeks advice from Zoe, and the decision he makes could have serious consequences. Max may think he’s in control—but he’s about to spark chaos.
3. Nigel’s Day Turns Into a Nightmare
Nigel’s big day takes a devastating turn when he attempts to give a speech before the screening and becomes visibly confused. Julie steps in to help, but when Nigel notices a bruise on her face, he’s horrified to realise he caused it during one of his episodes. Overwhelmed with guilt, Nigel flees, with Julie and Phil chasing after him, only for another bitter argument to erupt over his care. When Nigel overhears it all, he lashes out, demanding to be left alone—and ends up wandering to the closed pub by himself.
4. Anthony Struggles to Face Christmas
Festive cheer fails to reach Anthony, whose loved ones grow increasingly concerned by his withdrawn behaviour. With Christmas approaching and Yolande’s carol service looming, Patrick and Chelsea try to lift his spirits, knowing how hard this season is without his ex-wife and children. But Anthony can’t bring himself to celebrate, leaving the Trumans fearing they may be losing him emotionally just when he needs them most.
5. Vicki Caught in an Emotional Minefield
At the café, Ross asks Vicki if he can move back into No. 43, unaware that Zack overhears the entire conversation. Awkwardness hangs heavy, especially since Vicki and Zack are hiding the truth about their secret kiss. Trying to smooth things over, Vicki offers Zack advice on buying Barney’s Christmas present—but Barney soon realises Zack’s feelings for her run deeper than friendship. With emotions escalating, will Barney step in, or let the love triangle explode?
6. Nigel’s Ghostly Visitors
Alone in the pub, Nigel’s dementia takes a heartbreaking turn as past and present blur. In a special episode, he imagines visits from Pat and Barry Evans, leading to deeply emotional scenes. When Phil and Julie find him, they finally accept that Nigel needs far more support. After a private, soul-searching conversation, Phil prepares to tell Nigel a painful truth—sending the community away and coming to a life-changing realisation once they’re alone.
7. Zoe Makes a Terrifying Discovery
The Slaters are determined to give Zoe a proper Christmas, despite her ongoing stalker ordeal. But tensions explode when Kat confronts Sam in the Vic, accusing her of being behind the torment. On Christmas Eve, Kat and Alfie head to the carol concert, leaving Zoe alone at home—where she makes a shocking discovery that could finally expose the truth. What Zoe uncovers leaves her shaken to her core.
8. Oscar Drops a Bombshell
Max’s controversial decision earns him new enemies, and he tries to repair the damage with Oscar. But distracted by Linda, Max misses the warning signs. Oscar drowns his sorrows before the carol concert and, fuelled by drink and resentment, delivers a devastating revelation that leaves Max reeling—and threatens to blow apart multiple families.
9. The Mitchells Reunite Amid Heartbreak
Sam is left devastated when she reveals she has breast cancer, turning to Zack for support. Following Nigel’s crisis, she joins forces with Phil and Julie to help him—only to realise he doesn’t remember what happened. As Nigel’s condition worsens, Sam and Phil share an emotional conversation about family and forgiveness. On Christmas Day, the fractured Mitchell clan finally reunites for dinner, with Nigel determined to make it his best Christmas yet.
10. The Slaters’ Christmas Ends in Ruin
Kat and Alfie look forward to their first Christmas back in the Vic, but Zoe is still deeply shaken by what she discovered. The community dinner quickly spirals into chaos when the Slaters clash with another family. Sensing danger, Kat clears the pub to protect Zoe, with Zack taking the food back to No. 31. But the situation escalates further, leading to devastating consequences that leave the entire family changed forever.
11. The Beales and Brannings Ignite Fireworks
Christmas Day at No. 45 begins on a high, with Kathy and Harvey in great spirits. That mood shatters when Cindy turns up uninvited. Ian and Peter attempt to keep her away from Max, bluntly telling her she isn’t welcome—deeply offending her. Around the dinner table, Max is still struggling with Oscar’s revelation, and before long, another explosive truth emerges, triggering chaos that no one sees coming.
12. Police Swarm the Square
In the aftermath of Christmas Day’s explosive events, police flood Walford as residents reel in shock. Long-buried secrets are exposed, alliances crumble, and those at the heart of the drama are left wondering how they can possibly move forward. With more questions than answers, the Square faces an uncertain future.
A Chilling Christmas Trailer Teases More Shockwaves
A brand-new Christmas trailer hints at even more drama ahead. One haunting moment shows Cindy Beale opening her door to a mystery visitor, asking, “Do I know you?”—sparking wild speculation. Is it someone from her past, a long-lost enemy, or something even darker? Meanwhile, fans rejoice at Max Branning’s return, with his inevitable showdown with Cindy set to be explosive. Cindy has never forgiven Max for Steven’s death, and when these two finally come face to face, it’s set to be nuclear.
The trailer also teases the climax of Zoe’s stalker storyline, with Kat furiously confronting an unknown figure in the Vic. Accusations fly, and all roads lead back to Dirty Den, reopening old wounds that refuse to stay buried. With questions surrounding Sam’s involvement and revenge potentially on the cards, Christmas dinner could become the most uncomfortable—and dangerous—meal Walford has ever seen.
From emotional reunions to devastating truths, ghostly visions to police sirens, EastEnders’ Christmas week delivers nonstop drama. As the Square braces for the fallout, one thing is certain: this is a Christmas no one in Walford will ever forget.