Get ready, Walford fans, because next week (June 30th – July 3rd) is set to be one of the most explosive and dramatic in EastEnders history! We’re talking about a terrifying collapse that rocks the Vic, a shocking revenge plot that will leave you reeling, and a long-awaited return that brings with it a dark secret. Don’t dare to look away!

The Vic in Crisis: Elaine’s Terrifying Collapse & Linda’s Dilemma

The Queen Vic is usually the heart of Walford, but next week it becomes the center of a terrifying health scare. Elaine, desperate to hold onto her beloved pub, finds herself in a desperate struggle to convince Linda not to sell her half. As Linda contemplates a life away from the stress of the Vic, George tries to mediate, subtly encouraging Linda to see things from Elaine’s perspective. However, this well-meaning intervention backfires spectacularly when Elaine completely misinterprets George’s intentions, mistakenly believing that he and Linda are conspiring against her.

The pressure on Elaine escalates. After a disastrous meeting with the bank, her hopes are further dashed when even Johnny refuses to become a silent partner in the pub. The stress culminates in a shocking public outburst at Linda within the Vic itself, where Elaine angrily orders all the patrons to leave. In a truly heart-stopping moment, the immense pressure and emotional strain prove too much, and Elaine collapses!

Linda and Johnny immediately rush to Elaine’s side, terrified. While Elaine initially tries to downplay the incident, claiming it was merely a panic attack, the severity of her condition quickly becomes apparent. Linda, overwhelmed with guilt and a sense of responsibility, begins to feel an immense pressure to abandon her plans and keep the pub solely for Elaine’s sake. However, Johnny, ever the pragmatism, wisely advises her to stick to her plan to sell. Just as Linda grapples with this agonizing decision, the unthinkable happens: Elaine collapses AGAIN! The full extent of her health crisis, and what it means for the future of the Vic, will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

Vicki’s Vengeance: Blackmail, Betrayal & a Stolen Stash

Get ready for a shocking turn of events involving Vicki, who is about to unleash a ruthless wave of revenge! The trouble begins when Zack delivers a harsh ultimatum to Vicki and Ross: Sharon is kicking them out of the house unless they immediately pay back their substantial debt. Desperate, Vicki attempts to get an advance on her wages from Bernie, only to be swiftly fired instead!

Enraged and cornered, Vicki decides to take drastic measures. In a shocking act of retribution, she steals Bernie’s laptop and uncovers a truly damning secret: Bernie has been systematically stealing from the Panesar account! With this explosive information in hand, Vicki doesn’t hesitate; she immediately blackmails Bernie, demanding half of all her ill-gotten gains from the stolen profits.

Vicki is initially triumphant when Zack, unaware of her methods, allows them to stay in the house. However, her victory is short-lived. Kathy soon uncovers the disturbing truth of how Vicki got her hands on the cash, and she is far from impressed. This revelation sets off a dangerous chain reaction, exposing the cutthroat lengths Vicki will go to, and setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation.

Tommy’s Troubles & Kat’s Fears

Meanwhile, Kat finds herself consumed by fear for her son, Tommy. The problematic influence of Joel continues to escalate, as he tries to coerce Tommy into stealing vapes from the Minute Mart. When Kat uncovers her son’s dangerous involvement in Joel’s illicit activities, she is absolutely livid. Determined to put a stop to it, she immediately heads over to confront Ross and Vicki about Joel’s detrimental influence on Tommy, highlighting the ever-present dangers lurking around Walford’s youth.

A Return, a Secret & a Confrontation: Stacey, Alfie & Jean’s Web of Deceit

Fans will be delighted when Stacey finally makes her much-anticipated return home, bringing Hope and Arthur with her! However, the joyful reunion is quickly overshadowed by an palpable awkwardness when Kat appears. Kat immediately senses that Stacey is acting strangely around her and begins to press her for answers. Stacey initially tries to brush it off, claiming she’s simply missing Lily.

But the truth is far more complex, and Jean is about to expose it. Later, Stacey tries to confide in Kat, claiming she hasn’t heard from Alfie. However, Jean, ever observant, calls out Stacey on her blatant lie, revealing that she overheard Stacey speaking to Alfie on the phone just that very morning! This bombshell revelation sends Kat into a frenzy. She immediately decides to call Spencer and, in a shocking discovery, realizes that Alfie is NOT in Australia as everyone believes! The full extent of Stacey’s deception and Alfie’s whereabouts is about to be dramatically revealed as Kat heads off to confront Stacey, setting the stage for an explosive showdown.

Bernie’s Reckoning: Lies, Accusations & a Vicious Revenge Plot

The fallout from Vicki’s blackmail continues to spiral. Bernie confides in Felix about her desperate predicament, feeling trapped by Vicki’s relentless demands. It isn’t long before Priya and Ravi begin to openly question Bernie’s ability and trustworthiness in running the accounts. However, Suki, surprisingly, defends Bernie’s capabilities.

The situation takes a drastic turn when Kathy, having learned the truth from Vicki, informs Suki that Bernie has indeed been stealing from the accounts! Enraged, Priya and Ravi immediately organize a heated confrontation with Bernie. Cornered and desperate to defend herself, Bernie does the unthinkable: she points the finger directly at Vicki, vehemently claiming that Vicki was the one who stole the money!

Ravi and Priya are consumed by a furious desire for revenge against Vicki, but Suki, ever the strategist, assures them that she will handle the situation her own way. However, Bernie, still feeling the sting of injustice, questions why Vicki seems to be getting away with her actions. This fuels Ravi’s determination, and he cunningly lures Vicki into Walford East, setting a dangerous trap. Priya and Ravi then recruit Vinny to meticulously examine the accounts and uncover the full extent of the financial manipulations. With the walls closing in, will Bernie finally be rumbled and face the consequences of her actions? And what terrifying fate awaits Vicki at the hands of the vengeful Panesars?

A Secret Kiss, A Warning & A Looming Threat

Finally, as Lauren and Peter seem to be getting their relationship back on track, a new secret emerges that could tear them apart. Lauren admits her guilt to Zack over their secret kiss, a revelation that could destroy her fragile reconciliation with Peter. Zack reassures Lauren, promising to keep their illicit kiss a secret and assuring her that Peter will never find out.

Lauren then heads to the Albert to see Peter, who is busy helping to work the Pride party. However, her sense of calm is shattered when Cindy approaches her with some ominous words of warning. What dark truth does Cindy hold, and what does it mean for Lauren and Peter’s future? The weight of their secret, combined with Cindy’s unsettling intervention, casts a long shadow over the celebrations, hinting at an impending storm.