Next week on *EastEnders*, Nish Panesar sets a dangerous plan in motion, aiming to tear Suki and Eve apart once and for all. His manipulations are underway, but just how far will he go to achieve his goal? Meanwhile, Chelsea Fox faces a major turning point when Denise drops a bombshell about the truth behind the club crush, forcing Chelsea to confront her involvement. As the pressure mounts, she seriously contemplates turning herself in to the police.
At the same time, Sharon Watts finds herself in the midst of a romantic dilemma when she receives a surprising proposition, but she is advised to reconsider her options.
On Monday, October 14th, Junior has an intense confrontation with Cindy about her engagement, though she insists her affair is a thing of the past. However, Junior isn’t convinced and later lashes out at Peter, seeking solace by asking Priya for a drink while Cindy watches nervously. Elsewhere, Chelsea warns Kim about Jack, but Kim remains supportive of their relationship. Amy finds herself in an argument with Penny at the hospital, which leads Penny to make the drastic decision to leave. Denise drops the shocking revelation that Chelsea was responsible for the crush, further complicating the situation.
Nish’s plot thickens as he makes a strategic move by asking Vinnie to arrange for Tai to visit the square, complicating Suki and Eve’s engagement. Lauren struggles to cope with her pain, while Teddy helps Kathy with the party planning for Suki and Eve’s celebration. Freddy, excited about his recent content creation, gets distracted when Bianca heads to the GP, leading him to accompany her.
On Tuesday, October 15th, the truth about the club crush sends shockwaves through the Brannings. Penny confronts Chelsea, but Chelsea refuses to take responsibility. After a heart-to-heart with Lauren, Chelsea finally decides to surrender to the police. Meanwhile, Priya cuts her drinks short with Junior, realizing he’s not really interested, and Junior ends up inviting Peter for a drink. Cindy joins them, but things quickly take a turn for the worse at Suki and Eve’s engagement party. Nish’s mood darkens when he overhears a conversation between Suki and Eve about his downfall, prompting him to take drastic action.
Teddy asks Sharon out on a date, but she initially rejects his offer. Kathy, however, encourages Sharon to reconsider. Jean returns from Greece, but her frosty exchange with Harvey reveals that their relationship is still on rocky ground.
By Wednesday, October 16th, Chelsea is visibly emotional as she prepares to hand herself over to the authorities. Meanwhile, Harry tries to fix his previous mistake by setting up a date between Sharon and Teddy, but things don’t go as planned when Teddy finds out in advance. Despite knowing the situation, Sharon decides to go through with the date, but Teddy bails out to look after Barney following an argument with Aany. Eve, on the other hand, plans a romantic getaway with Suki, but Nish cleverly manipulates the situation, ensuring that Suki stays behind to see Tai instead. Eve later apologizes, but Nish is clearly unhappy with the way things are unfolding.
Thursday, October 17th, brings more drama as Denise runs into Kim in the square, and the two discuss the aftermath of recent events. At the Archers, Aony and Mason share a kiss, but she pulls away when he pushes for more. Aony confides in Lily at McClunky’s, unaware that Tommy has overheard their conversation. Teddy invites Aony to play video games with Barney, but their plans are interrupted when Priya shows up, demanding answers after hearing about Aony’s situation from Tommy.
Meanwhile, Gan and Mo confront Teddy in the square and manage to land a cleaning job. Jean later voices her concerns about Kat’s well-being, leading to a heartfelt conversation with Harvey. The two agree to give their relationship another shot. In a shocking turn of events, Kathy is left questioning Suki’s trust in Nish after she spots Suki, Nish, and Tai together in the café. This raises doubts about whether Nish is truly trustworthy as his manipulative schemes continue to unfold.