Tensions in Walford have been brewing for months, but now the feud between Jack Branning and Ravi Gulati is about to explode in a way no one could have predicted. What began as a war of words has spiraled into blackmail, betrayal, and the looming threat of murder. And now, fans are left asking: who will be the one to pay the ultimate price?

The September 10th episode of EastEnders saw the rivalry between Jack and Ravi reach boiling point. After Ravi uncovered that Jack had tried to frame him for Zoe’s shooting, the balance of power shifted dramatically. No longer the hunted, Ravi flipped the script and blackmailed the detective for £100,000. The demand humiliated Jack and left him cornered, his once unshakable authority crumbling.

But this feud isn’t new—it’s the latest chapter in a saga that began back in 2023, when Denise’s affair with Ravi came to light. That betrayal shattered Jack’s trust and ignited a fire that has only grown more dangerous with time. Now Ravi, riding high on the rapid expansion of his drugs empire, is becoming more ruthless than ever. With Jack desperate to protect his family and reputation, both men seem locked on a collision course with deadly consequences.

Fans Predict a Fatal Ending

Social media lit up as soon as the episode aired, with viewers convinced that tragedy is inevitable. One fan wrote on X: “I’ll be honest, I see Ravi or Jack dead by the new year.” Another speculated that Jack’s death could pave the way for Max Branning’s return, permanently reshaping Walford’s power dynamics.

Others argued that Ravi is the more expendable character. “You can’t keep him as a lead when he’s tied to so many deaths and crimes,” one viewer argued, while another insisted: “Between the two, it has to be Ravi. Jack’s iconic. Ravi’s not.”

But there are those who think the writers might go for the shock factor, killing off a legacy character like Jack. Either way, fans are bracing themselves for a devastating exit that could rival some of the soap’s most infamous Christmas Day shocks.

Ravi’s New Target – George in the Crosshairs

As if things weren’t volatile enough, spoilers reveal that Ravi sets his sights on George Knight next week. When George notices that the locks on Kojo’s flat have been changed, he starts asking questions Ravi doesn’t want answered. Oki tries to cover Ravi’s tracks, but George isn’t easily fooled.

Later, Harry and Oki warn Ravi that George has been sniffing around. But Ravi, chilling and composed, makes it clear he’ll handle George personally. Harry is horrified by Ravi’s ruthless declaration, and fans are left wondering: could George be caught in the crossfire of this war between Jack and Ravi?

With Jack already Ravi’s number one target, and George now marked, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Walford is bracing for bloodshed—one wrong move, and someone won’t be making it to Christmas.

Zoe Slater’s Return – A Twist That Shakes the Square

Amid the chaos, the Slater family faces its own bombshell. A shocking flashback revealed Zoe Slater’s secret pregnancy in 2006, and the heartbreaking truth that she gave birth to twins. One child was thought to have died, while the other was left behind in hospital. This revelation has reignited long-standing speculation about the father’s identity.

Michelle Ryan, who has reprised her role as Zoe, has already shot down fan theories linking the twins to Anthony Truman or Den Watts. Despite Anthony’s recent return and his history with Zoe, Michelle confirmed the guesses are “all off the mark.” Den, too, has been ruled out, despite his disturbing connection to Zoe in the mid-2000s.

Zoe’s comeback is already proving explosive, and Michelle hinted that the writers have much more planned for her. Zoe is scarred, complicated, and caught in the middle of new storms that threaten to tear her family apart all over again.

Sharon’s Return Sparks More Drama

As if Walford wasn’t already bursting with secrets and lies, Sharon Watts is making her highly anticipated return. Letitia Dean has been absent since April, but the cast confirmed at the National Television Awards that Sharon will be back in a matter of weeks. Fans are already buzzing with speculation about how her return will shake up the Mitchell family’s troubles and whether Sharon will find herself at the heart of another explosive Christmas storyline.

Sharon has always been central to some of the soap’s most dramatic moments, and her homecoming couldn’t come at a more pivotal time. Could she end up tangled in the fallout of Jack’s feud with Ravi? Or will her return trigger a whole new set of rivalries and betrayals?

The Bigger Picture – Who Will Walford Lose?

With so many high-stakes storylines converging, it’s clear that the writers are setting up a catastrophic twist. The Jack-Ravi feud alone feels like it’s hurtling toward a deadly conclusion, but now George is involved, Zoe’s secret is resurfacing, and Sharon is on her way home.

The question isn’t just if someone will die—it’s who. Jack Branning, a legacy character tied to Walford’s history? Ravi Gulati, the dangerous outsider whose empire is threatening everyone around him? Or could George Knight be the unlucky casualty caught between two men at war?

One thing is certain: EastEnders is primed for another unforgettable chapter. The streets of Walford have seen more than their fair share of tragedy, but this time, the blood feud may leave scars that never heal.

As the show barrels toward Christmas and New Year, fans can only guess which family will be mourning—and which character’s exit will shock the Square forever.