Teen Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) faces a distressing ordeal next week, as her worried loves ones rally round.
Meanwhile, Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) returns to Walford – but when an unwell Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) reveals too much, how will the pair cope?
Additionally, it seems that character Linda Carter (played by Kellie Bright) may be on the verge of experiencing romance herself, as she takes on the role of matchmaker in the romantic entanglements of others.
Finally, Gina (Francesca Henry) and Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) go head-to-head for a new opportunity.
Read on for all your EastEnders spoilers for 24th – 27th March 2025.
4 EastEnders spoilers next week
1. Avani Nandra-Hart struggles after traumatic police ordeal
Lily Slater (Lillia Turner) is finding it hard to cope with her sadness over the loss of her adoptive father Martin Fowler (James Bye), so Avani suggests they take a day off from school and go on an exciting adventure together, along with Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd).
I, as Avani, manage to persuade my mother to look past the situation when Priya Nandra-Hart catches us, all in an attempt to lift Lily’s spirits.
The teenagers are enjoying themselves until they encounter Marvin, the individual who dealt vapes to Avani last year. Marvin proposes illegal substances to them.
Initially, Avani declines, but when the police arrive and discover that the girls are playing truant from school, they notice a bag of pills that Marvin had accidentally dropped near Avani. As a result, they take the girls to the local police station.
Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) and Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) independently show up to pick up Amy and Lily, whereas Priya and Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) overlook the phone calls regarding Avani.
Avani is horrified to hear that officers need to strip search her for drugs, and she’s terrified to be strip-searched by two female officers, though she refuses the offer of an appropriate adult in the room.
After receiving a warning from Jean, Suki Panesar-Unwin (Balvinder Sopal) shows up and is shocked by the situation. However, Avani refuses to let Suki file a complaint, and matters escalate further at home when unaware Priya inquires about Avani’s whereabouts.
During a row, Avani brands Priya a bad mum, But when Priya learns her daughter was detained and strip-searched, she storms over to confront detective Jack about the actions of his fellow officers.
Lily and Amy are also shocked by the news, as a humiliated Avani lashes out at Suki and Amy before running away. Alone at home, Avani breaks down, and Suki, Priya and Suki’s wife Eve (Heather Peace) are worried for her.
Avani pretends to go see Ravi, but instead, she secretly consumes a bottle of vodka at the playground. This deceit is discovered by Priya and Ravi, who are both concerned when they find Avani unconscious in the park.
They take her to the doctor, and Ravi realises something is badly wrong, with Suki telling him about recent events.
Given the well-known hot-tempered nature of Ravi, what actions will he likely take in this situation? Will Avani manage to endure her current hardships?
How will Ravi respond with his famous temper, given the circumstances? Will Avani be able to get through her tough time?
2. Phil Mitchell struggles as Nigel Bates exposes mental health battle
Phil has returned home and feels appreciative towards his family and his long-time companion, Nigel, yet he’s hesitant to share with others that he spent time at a mental health facility.
Later, when Nigel makes some mistakes in the café, Phil blurts out to a frustrated Bernie Taylor (Clair Norris) that Nigel is ill. Nigel is angry and snaps back, after which he is deeply apologetic for sharing Phil’s secret.
Phil tries to front it out, while George Knight (Colin Salmon) wants to be there for Phil, but the pair to find it difficult to open up.
As for Nigel, who is living with young onset dementia, Linda texts to ask how his appointment went, and Nigel lies that he went to see the doctor.
George seeks advice from Linda on how he can support Phil, and she urges him to keep trying to talk to him. George ends up asking Phil to be his sparring partner at The Boxing Den, and this helps Phil feel comfortable enough to begin opening up.
George is inspired by this, suggesting to Nigel that they start a regular club at the gym called ‘Box and Bantz’ for the Over-40s.
But as Phil turns a corner, will Nigel find the courage to seek support for himself?
If you need help and support on issues raised within this article, please visit Samaritans, CALM, and Rethink Mental Illness for guidance.
Dementia UK provides a helpline staffed by specialist admiral nurses who can advise on all aspects of caring for someone with dementia. To speak to someone, phone: 0800 888 6678.
3. Linda Carter takes big new step amid matchmaking scheme
Linda is pleased to get a call from the insurance company confirming a payout to rebuild The Queen Vic, but then heavy-handed mum Elaine Knight (Harriet Thorpe) takes over.
Linda moans to Denise Fox (Diane Parish) but Kim Fox (Tameka Empson) suggests Linda should get back in the dating game. Linda isn’t keen, instead diverting her attention to setting son Johnny (Charlie Suff) up with Felix Baker (Matthew Morrison).
Linda steps up her plan to get the pair together, but as viewers are aware that Felix will be departing Walford soon, we don’t hold out much hope for this match!
In time, Linda ponders over her decision to leave the past behind and focus on finding joy, ultimately deciding to allow Kim to help her find a companion.
She’s nervous as she prepares to meet a man called Jeff, and Johnny offers reassurance before Linda and Jeff meet at Harry’s Barn.
She tries to relax and get chatting, but will Linda find love again?
4. Gina and Anna Knight go head-to-head for a bar job
Gina and Anna ask Harry’s Barn owner Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington) for bar work, but Nicola only has one job available and tells the girls they’ll need to compete for the role.
On the next day, Gina and Anna arrive at their trial, but find out that it will be Harry (played by Elijah Holloway) instead of Nicola who will be overseeing the proceedings.
But when troublemaker Harry takes great delight in winding Gina up, how will the trial pan out?
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2025-03-18 04:47