Yahoo News 12 huge EastEnders spoilers for next week
Next week's explosive EastEnders episodes will see Phil Mitchell's life left hanging in the balance after he's attacked, while Martin gives Stacey a big ultimatum.
Here's a full collection of 12 storylines you can look forward to.
1. Phil is attacked
Life for the Mitchell family may never be the same again after next week, when Phil is attacked and left for dead by an unknown culprit.
Phil’s bad day will get a whole lot worse when recent events catch up with him and he's assaulted over at The Arches, kicking off one of the biggest stories of the summer.
Keanu, Ben and Kat will all have tense clashes with the Walford hardman on the day of his brutal beating, but bosses are staying tight-lipped on who is actually responsible.
2. Ben makes some big discoveries
Despite the secrecy around Phil’s attack, Ben is currently one of the most likely suspects, given what he finds out in the lead-up. Ben (Max Bowden) makes an intriguing discovery while helping over at the E20, which leaves him celebrating with Lola.
Unfortunately, a more unpleasant surprise awaits Ben as he later learns that his father Phil has cut him out of his will and replaced him with Keanu – a move which leaves him raging.
In fact, Ben is so fired up that he is soon rushing off to find Keanu, but does this give him a motive for Phil’s vicious assault or is it simply a red herring?
3. Kat is left shaken
Along with Ben, Kat’s name is also currently in the mix of Phil suspects, due to the fact that she also has a bitter clash with him in the moments before the shocking incident.
When Phil witnesses a drunken Kat mocking him about the stolen money, he’s furious and make his feelings known.
Despite Kat trying to backtrack, Phil takes her outside and cruelly threatens her young son Tommy. Kat is left shaken by Phil’s angry reaction, but could she be tempted to get revenge?
4. Stacey and Ruby clash over Max
We all saw this one coming a mile off, but Ruby’s new romance with Max is about to cause major trouble in her friendship with Stacey. Despite attempting to put on a brave face, Stacey will eventually see red and admit that she isn’t happy about her best friend dating her ex.
Confused, Ruby decides to arrange a double date with Martin and Max to try and get to the bottom of what’s really going on.
Unsurprisingly, there’s awkwardness all-round when the four of them head out together, and it’s not long before Stacey and Ruby are at each other’s throats. As the two women struggle to be civil, Ruby eventually confronts Stacey about what’s really going on. But she might not like what Stacey has to say...
5. Martin’s had enough
While Stacey frets about Ruby’s new relationship, it’s clear that she should really be paying more attention to her own as poor Martin has well and truly had enough.
Fed up of being made to look like a fool, Martin confronts Stacey when they are alone at home and demands to know whether she still has feelings for Max.
Although Stacey assures him that she doesn’t, Martin makes his uncertainty known and tells her that she needs to prove that if she wants their marriage to work. Are the Fowlers heading for another split?
6. Romance for Stuart and Rainie
This one may or may not surprise you, but Stuart and Rainie are about to become a couple. Well, sort of.
Having safely brought her back to the Square, Stuart will be a pillar of support to an injured Rainie as she attempts to get her life back on track.
After realising that he sees Rainie as more than a friend, Stuart bites the bullet and asks her out on a date – to which she accepts. Could they be Walford’s newest romance? They do say love never runs smoothly, so we wouldn't bank on it just yet.
7. Sharon gets paternity test results
It’s the moment of truth for Sharon next week as she finally learns who is the father of her baby. Phil has been left delighted by Sharon's extremely unexpected pregnancy news – unaware that there’s a big question mark over the baby’s paternity, thanks to her hasty hook-up with former lover Keanu a few months prior.
After weeks of uncertainty, Sharon will finally get the answers she needs when the DNA test results come through next week. But who’s the daddy?
8. Adam struggles to juggle his two lives
As Honey continues to bury her head in the sand where Adam is concerned, she’s about to face a fresh batch of suspicions over her partner's strange behaviour.
As Adam struggles to juggle his double life, he will focus his attention on patching things up with his lover Habiba by vowing to take her out on a date. Although Adam intends to follow through on his promise, he is left in a tricky predicament when he arrives home to a dressed-up Honey, who wants to spend the evening in together.
Desperate to sneak off and meet Habiba, Adam arouses new suspicions in Honey when he makes a host of excuses to leave. Is she getting closer to the truth?
9. Iqra’s secret comes under threat
Adam might be struggling to keep his big secret, but it doesn’t stop him confronting Iqra about her own. When Adam spots Iqra all glammed-up at the Ahmeds', he's intrigued and pushes her to reveal what's going on.
Recent episodes have teased the possibility that Iqra is keeping something from her family, but what will she say when Adam questions her on who she is meeting?
10. Bernadette gets tough with Karen
As Karen continues to pursue a romance with newcomer Caren, some wise words from her daughter Bernadette will leave her reevaluating what she really wants.
Karen is currently exploring a possible romantic connection with Caren – who she met at Walford Pride – but she’s left with some big decisions to make when things start to get more serious.
Not entirely convinced by her mum’s new relationship, Bernadette forces Karen to think about what she’s doing. Does Karen see a future with Caren or not?
11. Patrick’s back – and he’s not alone
Denise will get more than she bargains for as she prepares for Patrick’s homecoming, only to find a lot has changed in his absence. Patrick has been off screen for the last few months, but will be returning to Walford with a new love interest in the form of Sheree, played by Suzette Llewellyn.
Described as “a ball of positivity with a serious zest for life”, Sheree is apparently never afraid to share her opinion or go toe-to-toe with anyone when they've done her wrong. So, what will Denise make of Patrick’s new woman? You’ll have to wait and see.
12. Gray manipulates Chantelle
The Square's new villain Gray will continue to show just how manipulative he really is as he plays on the tension between Chantelle and her family.
With Chantelle furious with Mitch for punching her husband, Gray revels in the fallout and spots an opportunity to cause a further divide. As the feud continues, Chantelle fails to show up at work and refuses to make amends with her dad – despite pleas from Karen.
Later, Gray tries to cheer her up with a surprise, but will she sort things out with Mitch?
EastEnders airs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays on BBC One.
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