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EastEnders: the SPOILERS thread!

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Southeastdweller · 26/07/2026 15:15

Welcome to the EastEnders spoilers thread, where we post and talk about any EE spoilers we've read about, including those in early release episodes on iPlayer.

Link below to watch episodes on BBC iPlayer - these are usually dropped at 6am on broadcast days - and you can read brief synopses of upcoming episodes:

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m86d

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Shellingbynight · 02/08/2026 15:10

That is what they are called, very apt 😄

https://musicalsontour.co.uk/the-prat-pack-tour/

I guess he'll get a fine and driving ban, but he should be able to continue working on the tour.

EmeraldShamrock000 · 02/08/2026 15:11

the80sweregreat · 02/08/2026 10:13

I’d be wary of Eve though shelling! Inside for ABH and that whack she gave Nicola looked real enough ! Lol
She is more physical with the threats than Suki who only has to give that Paddington stare and people back down. Nicola is a murderer.. although it is a bit vague as to what actually happened with Shireen. Teddy warned Billy she was dangerous didn’t he.
Three women I wouldn’t cross tbh!

Nor me, they’re a scary bunch.

the80sweregreat · 02/08/2026 15:16

Funny online jokes about him ending up with Ian in jail.
Although it’s not funny abusing the staff and drink
driving of course! Such an idiot isn’t he.

Lazylucy · 02/08/2026 17:12

Lost you all ,have name changed,can't even remember what I was on the last one .
I hate it when it's predictable
Ian in prison with gray .. Chelsea trying to get him out,while he plots against her with gray ...yawn

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 02/08/2026 17:32

the80sweregreat · 02/08/2026 14:15

70s, I’ve gone back to Coronation street after many many decades away. Started last November as the new family came in it. They run the Rovers return.
It’s ok, I’ve no idea who they are or the back history , but wiki etc helps and the Corrie thread.
I remember some from the 80s who are still there. I
Prefer EE , but it is funny at times.

Last time I watched Corrie was when Sinead was dying and only because her Onchologist was played by Raj James who was Ash Ferreria back in the day .
Then I stopped watching it !

the80sweregreat · 02/08/2026 17:36

Been a few crossovers on the soaps. Cindy was in Corrie years ago running the pub.
I don’t watch Emmerdale , but someone in that I recognized from Brookside.

Eastie77Returns · 02/08/2026 17:38

I wonder how on earth Gray plans to use Ian to bring Chelsea down?? Very stupid of Kathy not to just tell Ian that Chelsea is in fact trying to help him. Surely if they are preparing an appeal he would have to know.

Didn't realise all of that about Shane Ritchie. When I was a uni student in the mid 1990s I worked in a health shop and bizarrely, his then wife Coleen Nolan worked there as well. No idea why! I didn't know who he was (I think he was doing the Daz doorstep challenge at the time) but he always seemed very self important when he came into the shop.

Corrie..gosh, I haven't watched it properly in decades apart from the odd Christmas episode. The last storyline I remember is Tracey killing her boyfriend with a sculpture lol.

the80sweregreat · 02/08/2026 17:41

Coleen Nolan has her own brand in Primark I noticed the other day.
They seemed the odd couple at the time , he ran off with a co star from stage show of ‘ Grease ‘ or something like that.
I felt sorry for her as it was all over the papers and she seems nice enough.

BitLippie · 02/08/2026 18:32

I’ve had the odd short-lived phase of trying to get into Corrie when ill / bored / kids were small and I was stuck indoors every night.

I think the last storyline I remember was a couple of years ago when some weird American bloke was working in the knicker factory and drugging women. Never did find out why he was doing it or how things concluded. And before that, Roy and his trans wife, both of whom I found annoying.

I just can’t warm to it. I don’t find the warm-your-cockles funny bits funny at all, and the dramatic storylines seem to go on forever and get a really silly.

I fink maybe it’s because ahhhm a Londoner! 😆 🎶

Mind you, I loved Brookside back in the day.

Have missed all the Shane Ritchie commotion. What’s he done?

the80sweregreat · 02/08/2026 18:36

Bitlippie
Shane Ritchie has been caught drink / driving. Abusing staff on a petrol station because he was vaping. In Harlow.
Keeping it classy!

Shellingbynight · 02/08/2026 22:03

Shane Richie always comes across like a bit of a pillock so I suppose it shouldn't be a surprise that it turns out he really is!

I am a Londoner I've watched Corrie since the 60s and used to love it, I preferred it to EE. But it is absolute bobbins now, I watch on and off but am in an 'off' phase at the moment.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 03/08/2026 10:16

Shellingbynight · 02/08/2026 22:03

Shane Richie always comes across like a bit of a pillock so I suppose it shouldn't be a surprise that it turns out he really is!

I am a Londoner I've watched Corrie since the 60s and used to love it, I preferred it to EE. But it is absolute bobbins now, I watch on and off but am in an 'off' phase at the moment.

I’m sure Shane Richie has been in trouble in the past, before he was in EE. I’ve never got the love for him.

SorrellNightwind · 03/08/2026 10:33

the80sweregreat · 02/08/2026 12:22

I agree that entire families showing up is odd. They are either on the run , loaded and want a change of scenery or maybe for work, but that’s laughable on EE.
Genma and Ned must work somewhere. I can see her as a salon owner , maybe she’ll buy into the salon as Linda wants out ( although that has gone quiet ) or Ned will work for Nicola , but I did read they may go after the Vic and if Alfie ( Shane Ritchie) is suspended for drink driving, it’ll be the ideal excuse to sell up and send him off to Australia to see Spencer and Kat ? Dunno , live with Jean ?
The other sister and nephew , not sure. Maybe his at college ? Either way, it seems they will all have to live somewhere and property is pricy there.

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When we moved house, we had only been to this location once to have a look at the area?

VivienneDelacroix · 03/08/2026 10:34

I can't stand Shane Ritchie, I hope they write him out for good. I think Alfie is probably a slightly nicer version of Shane - both the character and Shane himself seem to play on the whole "cheeky chappie" image to appear likeable.
Not so cheeky chappie now, hey?

storminabuttercup · 03/08/2026 10:44

Alfie seems to be morphing into Shane’s benidorm
character… who loves ya…
won’t be sad to see him go

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 03/08/2026 11:22

storminabuttercup · 03/08/2026 10:44

Alfie seems to be morphing into Shane’s benidorm
character… who loves ya…
won’t be sad to see him go

He’ll be gone but then back. He’s a fan favourite.

the80sweregreat · 03/08/2026 11:48

Thinking about it , I only went to the area I’m in now twice when I moved here over 20 years ago.
I was aware of it , but took a chance on moving really.
I suppose the new family know Nicola has settled there now and maybe the mum knows the east end prior to moving to Kent , but not many people move back as it’s pricy in London to live and work.
I know it’s only for plot purposes, but it seems a lot of them are moving together.

the80sweregreat · 03/08/2026 11:58

I’ve always liked the Alfie character. I’m sure it’s easy to write him out , especially as Zoe is being written out and all manner of excuses then to go elsewhere. Not sure about Kat , but Lynne seems to be the go to there.
They may have to sell the pub , but that will be sad and I hope Stacey gets her 100,000 k back, but that’s speculation isn’t it.

Shellingbynight · 03/08/2026 12:02

Zoe's death is so sudden, it has to be an accident doesn't it? Trips over Mini Mo and falls down stairs? And then Kat cannot stand living and work in the place where beloved Zoe died. Who takes it over? Can't be Nic as they keep harping on about having no cash even for a meal out, and anyway she has the Barn. I'm still hoping for Shaz, she sold her share of the gym in two minutes flat.

the80sweregreat · 03/08/2026 12:04

I’d love Sharon back at her old home. Maybe having to live with Joel will push her into it.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 03/08/2026 12:37

What has Suki bought? No. 41? I thought she’d bought it…

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 03/08/2026 12:39

Shellingbynight · 03/08/2026 12:02

Zoe's death is so sudden, it has to be an accident doesn't it? Trips over Mini Mo and falls down stairs? And then Kat cannot stand living and work in the place where beloved Zoe died. Who takes it over? Can't be Nic as they keep harping on about having no cash even for a meal out, and anyway she has the Barn. I'm still hoping for Shaz, she sold her share of the gym in two minutes flat.

Could it be a fake killing?

Shellingbynight · 03/08/2026 12:47

The producer has no interest in Zoe now, she has barely been on screen this year and they want us to forget her. And rather than writing a storyline building up to her exit, they've sent her to Lynn's. I wouldn't actually be surprised if Tommy returns and says oh by the way, Zoe was run over by a bus while we were there😆

Fake - no. What would be the point, it's already as if she barely exists anyway!

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 03/08/2026 12:50

Shellingbynight · 03/08/2026 12:47

The producer has no interest in Zoe now, she has barely been on screen this year and they want us to forget her. And rather than writing a storyline building up to her exit, they've sent her to Lynn's. I wouldn't actually be surprised if Tommy returns and says oh by the way, Zoe was run over by a bus while we were there😆

Fake - no. What would be the point, it's already as if she barely exists anyway!

She is very much a side character. What will happen to the cat?

the80sweregreat · 03/08/2026 13:23

Lauren goes to check on Jimmy. Pet ahh is making a stack of sandwiches without any fillings that nobody seems to eat or want.
He later shows up at the cafe to speak to his mum on his own and find out where Lauren went. Who was taking care of Jimmy?
Zero chemistry with Lauren and mark. I’m not sure what he sees in her really tbh. Rita seems more flirty and fun and available just now, but coppers are generally bad news on EE, so probably best left alone!