1. Ravi Gulati Entangles Harry Mitchell in a Dangerous Drug Scheme
Ravi Gulati is spiraling into a desperate situation, and he’s dragging Harry Mitchell right into the thick of it! With the Panizars facing a crisis, a desperate Ravi turns to Nicola for a drug contact. Nicola, however, warns him about the dangers involved. Meanwhile, Priya is stunned by Ravi’s extravagant promises for Avani’s birthday, completely unaware of the dark dealings behind them.
Ravi’s plan takes a dangerous turn when he contacts a dealer named Oki to carry out a job. Forced to hide his car when the police unexpectedly arrive, Ravi strong-arms Harry into stashing it in the arches. But the discovery of a large stash of drugs in the boot sends Harry and Kojo Asar into a panic. Kojo flat-out refuses to work in the garage until the car is gone.
As Ravi ignores their pleas, Harry desperately tries to get the car collected, all while Phil pressures him about a client named Leo. Harry lies to Phil about the car, but a worried Nicola, who has been spying on Harry and Ravi, sneaks into the arches to try and help.
The situation explodes when Harry finds Phil fixing Ravi’s car and realizes the drug stash is missing. Furious, Harry immediately accuses Nicola, only to be horrified when Kojo admits to what he’s done to both Harry and Nicola. Despite the betrayal, Harry vows to protect Kojo.
Meanwhile, Ravi, oblivious to the chaos, refuses to scale down Avani’s lavish party to save money. Both Ravi and Oki are then stunned to discover the drugs are gone! In a desperate attempt to make amends, Harry offers his barn free of charge for Avani’s party. Avani is thrilled with her celebration, and Harry is touched by Ravi’s apparent gratitude and his invitation to join the festivities. But a chilling question lingers: Is Ravi secretly planning to make Harry pay, and pay dearly, for the lost drugs? This drug scheme is about to spiral out of control, putting Harry in grave danger!
2. Callum Highway’s Shocking Betrayal: Cheating on Ben Mitchell with Johnny Carter
Prepare for heartbreak, “Ballum” fans, because Callum Highway is about to make a devastating mistake that could shatter his marriage to Ben Mitchell!
The drama begins when Cindy Beale is left furious after Felix Baker abandons her at The Albert. She wastes no time in berating Callum for kissing Johnny Carter. To make matters worse, Callum’s stepdaughter, Lexi Pearce, overhears the heated exchange. Callum, desperate to reassure Lexi, promises her that nothing is going on between him and Johnny.
However, promises are made to be broken. When Callum later confronts Johnny, telling him they can only be friends, the undeniable tension between them proves too much to resist. They end up sharing another passionate kiss.
The following day, Callum wakes up consumed by guilt, having spent the night with Johnny. Riddled with regret, he tells Johnny that they simply cannot be together. But is this truly the end of their forbidden connection, or is it merely the tumultuous beginning of a full-blown affair?
This unexpected twist comes as a shock, especially for fans of Callum and Ben’s popular romance, as Callum has been somewhat sidelined in recent years. With rumors swirling about Ben’s imminent return, this betrayal could lead to an explosive split for one of Walford’s most beloved couples. How will Ben react when he discovers Callum’s shocking infidelity?
3. Lou and Jimmy Beale Go Missing After Lauren Branning’s Confession
A family picnic turns into a terrifying search when Louie and Jimmy Beale vanish after a shocking confession from Lauren Branning!
The week begins with Lauren seeking reassurance from Peter Beale regarding Jimmy’s diagnosis, but Peter struggles to settle the anxious young boy. Jay’s guitar playing provides a brief moment of calm for Jimmy, inspiring Peter to take a lesson himself. Jay, ever the good friend, advises Peter to focus on his future with Lauren and the kids.
At a family picnic, Lauren and Peter explain Jimmy’s blindness to Louie, a moment that brings the couple closer. However, the fragile peace is shattered when Cindy spots Lauren hugging Zach and immediately runs to Ian, accusing Lauren of cheating. Cornered, Lauren is forced to admit that she did, in fact, kiss Zach.
Later, Peter takes over the fruit and veg stall, but he refuses to discuss Lauren’s confession, leaving a tense silence between them. The family’s anxieties escalate with the impending results of Jimmy’s gene test. Penny Branning offers Lauren a much-needed pep talk at the hospital.
The results finally come in: Jimmy’s blindness was caused by a genetic mutation that is neither inherited nor caused by opioid use. This exonerates Lauren, confirming she didn’t cause the condition. However, instead of relief, a furious row erupts between Lauren and Peter, culminating in Peter lashing out and hitting Zach!
Amidst another heated argument, Peter and Lauren return home only to be met with a terrifying discovery: Louie and Jimmy are missing! As the frantic pair desperately search for their children, the crucial question remains: Will the boys be found safe and sound, or will this family crisis end in tragedy?
4. Anna Knight Worries for Elaine Knight After Heart Attack, While Freddy Slater Vows to Rescue The Albert’s Event
The aftermath of Elaine Knight’s heart attack continues to cause concern, especially for her daughter, Anna Knight, while Freddy Slater steps up to save the day at The Albert!
Elaine, ever the matriarch, attempts to come to the rescue with entertainment at The Albert and even manages to impress Cindy. However, Linda Carter worries that Elaine is overdoing it, given her recent heart attack.
The drama escalates with the return of Anna from Spain. She immediately gives her dad, George, a piece of her mind for keeping her in the dark about his divorce and the shocking sale of The Queen Vic.
As the week progresses, both Anna and Linda try tirelessly to get through to Elaine, urging her to take it easy in her recovery. Failing to make a breakthrough, Anna finally asks George to intervene and speak to Elaine about slowing down. Will George be able to convince Elaine to prioritize her health, or will her stubbornness lead to further complications? Meanwhile, the fate of The Albert’s event hangs in the balance, and Freddy Slater vows to rescue it, but how will he pull it off?