6 EastEnders spoilers next week: Zoe Slater faces murder fears and Jack Branning plans shooting confession

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Next week, Zoe Slater, portrayed by Michelle Ryan, will find herself entangled in two murder-related schemes. This is after Vicki Fowler, played by Alice Haig, brings up their shared past and challenges her with it.

This comes as Zoe is grappling with fears that she killed a man in recent months.

Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) chooses to confess about his involvement in the incident that led to Zoe’s hospitalization.

Moreover, character Harry Mitchell (previously known as Elijah Holloway) devises a strategy to rescue George Knight (Colin Salmon) from the clutches of cunning antagonist Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara).

In this scenario, Joel Marshall (played by Max Murray) encounters a show of care from Julie Bates (portrayed by Karen Henthorn), whereas Cindy Beale (depicted by Michelle Collins) makes efforts to rejoin the family again.

In the end, it seems Delroy Atkinson (Howie Danes) has something he’d like to ask Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa). However, it remains to be seen if she’ll spare a moment for him.

Here are all your EastEnders spoilers for Monday 15th September – Thursday 18th September 2025.

6 EastEnders spoilers next week

1. Zoe Slater faces confrontation with Vicki Fowler amid fresh murder fears

Despite the shooting that left her feeling jittery, the authorities maintain it was not an intended assault on her, and the Slater family warmly welcomes Zoe back home.

However, a harried Zoe hastily departs, only to find herself face-to-face with Vicki in the café, who accuses her of the murder of Den Watts (Leslie Grantham).

But Zoe, feeling overburdened, leaves in a hurry. At the café, she encounters Vicki, who alleges that Zoe is responsible for Den Watts’ (Leslie Grantham) murder.

Kathy Cotton (played by Gillian Taylforth) and Anthony Trueman (portrayed by Nicholas Bailey) intervene, yet an angry Vicki trails Zoe to The Albert, where the argument escalates further.

At The Queen Vic pub, Alfie Moon, played by Shane Richie, decides to bring in Zack Hudson (James Farrar) as their latest addition to the kitchen team as a new chef. Simultaneously, Zoe becomes a part of the Slater family within the same establishment.

However, Zoe finds it disturbing to discover that nan Mo Harris (Laila Morse) and her cousin Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) discussed her ordeal publicly online, as well as the fact that a local newspaper reported on the shooting incident.

Zoe expresses concern that this situation might endanger her more, so she reaches out to an old acquaintance by leaving a message.

In an attempt to comfort Zoe, Anthony along with his mother Kat Moon (played by Jessie Wallace), find their words falling short as Zoe’s apprehensions intensify. Instead of finding solace in their reassurances, Zoe becomes increasingly concerned that she might be putting her family at risk, and decides to gather her belongings.

In a heartfelt appeal, Stacey Slater urges someone not to leave, and upon learning about Zoe’s encounter with Greg Dolan, the person she defended herself against, Stacey seeks assistance from Jack.

Jack prefers not to intervene, while Zoe shares with Stacey that she and Greg got into a violent altercation, and she fears that he might have passed away.

Stacey says they should go and find out for sure, so the pair stake out Greg’s place.

So, has Zoe killed him?

As for Jack, his guilt over what happened to Zoe intensifies…

2. Jack Branning plans to confess over Zoe shooting

Jack informs Ravi that Elaine Knight, or Harriet Thorpe as you know her, has shown interest in purchasing property number 5. However, Ravi advises Jack to act quickly on this matter.

In the aftermath of their shared experience with Zoe, it was Jack who attempted to implicate Ravi more recently. However, his conscience is weighing heavily on him, leading him to confide in his wife Denise Fox, played by Diane Parish, that he feels compelled to admit to whatever he’s done.

But with Jack set on revealing the truth, things take a turn when Denise turns to Ravi for help.

Will Jack get his chance to come clean?

3. Harry Mitchell tries to protect George Knight from Ravi Gulati

The relationship between Okie Okyere, played by Aayan Ibikunle Shoderu, and Harry deteriorates, leading to increased tension. Meanwhile, George grows wary once more, prompting him to interrogate Gina Knight, portrayed by Francesca Henry, again.

When George sees Okie walking into Kojo Asare’s (Dayo Koleosho) apartment, notices that the locks have been replaced, his worry intensifies further.

Harry maintains a certain distance from Gina while attempting to comfort her about his emotions, yet George interjects, insisting on having some clarifications.

George doubts Harry and Kojo’s explanation and decides to visit their apartment, however, Harry remains oblivious to the fact that Okie has tidied up the flat.

George doesn’t discover anything, yet insists on having his personal set of keys. He shares his lingering suspicions with Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), confiding in them about his unease.

When Okie and Harry warn Ravi, Harry is horrified as Ravi insists on handling George himself!

Harry hastens to safeguard George, seeking assistance from Kojo in persuading George to accept Philip’s boxing tournament proposal. This opportunity would temporarily relocate George away from the Square for several weeks.

Will this work, or will Ravi get to George?

4. Julie Bates steps in to deal with Joel Marshall

Julie announces her recent employment at Walford High, however, she finds herself becoming entangled in concerns about troubled student Joel, who appears toxic.

Ross Marshall, portrayed by Alex Walkinshaw, decides to pick up an additional job, which results in Vicki shouldering more duties regarding Joel.

In a more conversational tone, it could be rephrased as: Ross gently nudges Joel about showing respect, but instead of listening, he seizes the opportunity to ask Vicki to get him tickets for his favorite podcast host’s event.

Vicki initially declines and subsequently voices her displeasure to Kathy. Later on, she finds out that Joel secretly purchased the tickets with her credit card without informing her first.

Vicki is clearly upset because Joel decides to miss school for an event instead. Along with Kathy, she goes to retrieve both Joel and Tommy Moon, who is portrayed by Sonny Kendall, and bring them back home.

Kat tells Tommy off, while Vicki turns to Julie for advice on Joel.

Julie tries to talk to Joel about his misogynistic beliefs.

Will Julie get through to Joel?

5. Cindy Beale returns to her manipulative ways over Lauren Branning

On Louie Beale’s (Jake McNally) birthday, Lauren finds herself feeling remorseful as his gift hasn’t arrived when expected.

In light of this incident, Cindy proposes to Peter Beale (Thomas Law) that they might consider her moving in to assist with the kids.

But will Peter agree, or will he see through his mum’s attempt to undermine Lauren once more?

Or, might Cindy actually play nice this time?

6. Howie Danes asks for a favour following secret blackmail scheme

Kim Fox (played by Tameka Empson) is contemplating getting back behind the wheel, as she’s been avoiding driving since her accident that occurred in 2023.

Howie manages to persuade Lauren to part with an affordable vehicle as a surprise gift for Kim. However, the question remains whether the tension between Howie, Lauren, and Oscar Branning (Pierre Moullier) will eventually ease following Howie’s alleged manipulation tactics.

Howie’s secret has been safe for now, but will it remain so?

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2025-09-09 03:01