{"id":456577,"date":"2026-05-19T12:01:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/456577\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T12:01:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:01:26","slug":"7-eastenders-spoilers-next-week-vickis-wedding-chaos-and-denises-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/456577\/","title":{"rendered":"7 EastEnders spoilers next week: Vicki&#8217;s wedding chaos and Denise&#8217;s diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cue the fireworks, because the drama in <a href=\"http:\/\/radiotimes.com\/tv\/soaps\/eastenders\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">EastEnders<\/a> is about to implode.<\/p>\n<p>Walford\u2019s tangled love triangle reaches boiling point when Ross Marshall (Alex Walkinshaw) bluntly asks bride-to-be Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig) whether <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/soaps\/eastenders\/eastenders-reveals-vicki-zack-blackmailer-bbc-iplayer-not-who-youd-expect-newsupdate\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">she slept with Zack Hudson (James Farrar)<\/a> &#8211; the half-brother of her adoptive half-sister.<\/p>\n<p>A real chip off the old block, Vicki appears to have inherited plenty from her notorious father Den Watts (Leslie Grantham), especially when it comes to scandal and heartbreak.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp) makes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/soaps\/eastenders\/eastenders-grant-mitchell-mark-fowler-bbc-iplayer-newsupdate\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">another attempt<\/a> at saving his son Mark Fowler (Stephen Aaron-Sipple), by taking responsibility for the numerous crimes committed against the Albert Square car lot, and vile racist Eddie Knight (Christopher Fairbank) makes a new enemy.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, Will Mitchell (Freddie Phillips) is worried when left alone <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/soaps\/eastenders\/eastenders-storyline-will-janet-mitchell-caring-newsupdate\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">caring for sister Janet (Grace)<\/a>, and Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) arrives home after time spent in a mental health hospital.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, in emotional scenes, Denise Fox (Diane Parish) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/soaps\/eastenders\/eastenders-denise-fox-blood-cancer-storyline-newsupdate\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">receives a blood cancer diagnosis.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s everything happening in EastEnders between Monday 25 and Thursday 28 May.<\/p>\n<p>7 EastEnders spoilers for next week1. Vicki Fowler&#8217;s infidelity could be exposed on her wedding day<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/563011-abb604b-e1779119046187.jpg\" alt=\"Ross, in a suit, puts his hand on Vicki's shoulder in key art for EastEnders. She is wearing a white wedding dress and veil.\" data-item-name=\"Ross, in a suit, puts his hand on Vicki's shoulder in key art for EastEnders. She is wearing a white wedding dress and veil.\" title=\"563011,TITLE:Eastenders\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1 \/ 0.6666666666666666;object-fit:contain\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"466.66666666666663\" data-testid=\"image-img\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alice Haig as Vicki Fowler and Alex Walkinshaw as Ross Marshall in EastEnders.\u00a0BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the wedding, Zack rushes out of The Vic after receiving a troubling phone call, and some news that leaves him devastated. Vicki has consigned their affair to the past, and focusses on a future with fianc\u00e9 Ross instead &#8211; though is concerned that she may not be able to afford a honeymoon.<\/p>\n<p>Wanting to please Ross, she considers selling her late father Den Watts&#8217;s ring, something that Kathy is against.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/562061-90d3719.jpg\" alt=\"Vicki speaks to Zack in a scene from EastEnders\" data-item-name=\"Vicki speaks to Zack in a scene from EastEnders\" title=\"562061,TITLE:Eastenders\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1 \/ 0.6666666666666666;object-fit:contain\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"466.66666666666663\" data-testid=\"image-img\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Zack Hudson (James Farrar) hopes she will change her mind.\u00a0BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron<\/p>\n<p>On the eve of her nuptials, Zack presents her with a bracelet, hoping that she&#8217;ll wear it to prove that he still matters to her. She refuses, which leaves Zack in a foul mood. Ross clocks his unease, and is stunned when he hints that Vicki may be cheating again.<\/p>\n<p>Ross&#8217;s silence is unsettling, and threatens to spoil Vicki&#8217;s excitement on her big day. Zack questions Ross about whether he plans to go ahead with the ceremony, before turning to Vicki in a last attempt to gain her affections.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/562070-79d49a5.jpg\" alt=\"Vicki, in a grey hoody, takes a picture in front of a sign welcoming guests to her wedding with Ross in a scene from EastEnders\" data-item-name=\"Vicki, in a grey hoody, takes a picture in front of a sign welcoming guests to her wedding with Ross in a scene from EastEnders\" title=\"562070,TITLE:Eastenders\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1 \/ 0.6665888940737285;object-fit:contain\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"466.61222585160994\" data-testid=\"image-img\"\/><\/p>\n<p>How will Vicki explain herself?\u00a0BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron<\/p>\n<p>A storm begins to brew when a mix-up with the wedding car forces her to travel to Walford Park by tube, and Ross becomes convinced that she isn&#8217;t going to turn up. With his suspicions at an all time high, he asks her outright at the alter whether Zack was the man she slept with.<\/p>\n<p>How will she wriggle her way out of this one?<\/p>\n<p>2. Police swarm Albert Square as Grant Mitchell takes responsibility for Mark Fowler&#8217;s crimes<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/562058-d777d97.jpg\" alt=\"Linda and Grant, who has a black eye, stood in The Queen Vic in EastEnders\" data-item-name=\"Linda and Grant, who has a black eye, stood in The Queen Vic in EastEnders\" title=\"562058,TITLE:Eastenders\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1 \/ 0.6630181648812297;object-fit:contain\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"464.11271541686074\" data-testid=\"image-img\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kellie Bright as Linda Carter and Ross Kemp as Grant Mitchell in EastEnders.\u00a0BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron<\/p>\n<p>Max watches closely as Lauren takes delivery of a car, inspecting the keys that he found. He makes his way over to No. 55, hoping that they&#8217;ll fit the lock, but is caught in the act by a suspicious Cindy.<\/p>\n<p>Grant, Sam and Phil soon catch him on the doorstep and dismiss his claims, though Cindy reckons they have more than enough evidence to blame Mark for the vehicles being stolen, and they decide to go public with their thoughts at the car lot&#8217;s relaunch.<\/p>\n<p>To everyone&#8217;s surprise, Grant takes responsibility, saying that Mark had nothing to do with it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/562062-693d279.jpg\" alt=\"Max, Lauren and Cindy stare in the direction of the Mitchell house in EastEnders\" data-item-name=\"Max, Lauren and Cindy stare in the direction of the Mitchell house in EastEnders\" title=\"562062,TITLE:Eastenders\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1 \/ 0.6666666666666666;object-fit:contain\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"466.66666666666663\" data-testid=\"image-img\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Max Branning (Jake Wood) and Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) believe that Mark Fowler (Stephen Aaron-Sipple) is guilty.\u00a0BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron<\/p>\n<p>Cindy instantly sees through him, saying that he&#8217;s merely protecting Mark, while Max threatens to call the police. The Mitchells are tipped off about the officers&#8217; arrivals, and Sam suggests to Grant that she join him in Portugal when he leaves.<\/p>\n<p>Phil and Sam sit patiently in the car as Cindy and Max direct officers towards the Mitchell residence.<br \/>Will Grant be arrested, or is Mark in serious trouble?<\/p>\n<p>3. Eddie Knight faces off with Harry Mitchell<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/562055-631e70b.jpg\" alt=\"Gina stands over Eddie in Knight Fusion in a scene from EastEnders\" data-item-name=\"Gina stands over Eddie in Knight Fusion in a scene from EastEnders\" title=\"562055,TITLE:Eastenders\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1 \/ 0.6598513011152416;object-fit:contain\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"461.8959107806691\" data-testid=\"image-img\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Eddie Knight (Christopher Fairbank) criticises granddaughter Gina (Francesca Henry).\u00a0BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron<\/p>\n<p>Tensions are at an all-time high at No. 1, and George is surprised when Gina seemingly accepts his invitation to a family meal. However, she explains that she only arrived because Nicola is struggling with Ivy, and needs him.<\/p>\n<p>He rushes out, leaving Gina with Eddie, and she ignores his attempts at making a conversation. When he criticises her to Harry, he lashes out and defends his girlfriend.<\/p>\n<p>4. Will Mitchell is concerned about caring for sister Janet<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/565130-089dcbe-e1779119404885.jpg\" alt=\"Will Mitchell, in a green t-shirt, stood in front of the Albert Square sign in EastEnders\" data-item-name=\"Will Mitchell, in a green t-shirt, stood in front of the Albert Square sign in EastEnders\" title=\"565130,TITLE:Eastenders\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1 \/ 0.667070952092177;object-fit:contain\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"466.94966646452394\" data-testid=\"image-img\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Freddie Phillips as Will Mitchell in EastEnders.\u00a0BBC\/Kieron McCarron<\/p>\n<p>Oscar invites Will to attend a rave with him, but Billy explains that he has his hands full with Honey in hospital and would like him to take Janet to visit their mum on the ward.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight:400\">He&#8217;s upset to arrive home late and to miss Oscar, though Honey and Billy remind him that he doesn&#8217;t have to cope with his caring responsibilities alone.<\/p>\n<p>5. Ian Beale and Elaine Peacock clear the air<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/564713-370396c.jpg\" alt=\"564713,TITLE:Eastenders\" data-item-name=\"564713,TITLE:Eastenders\" title=\"564713,TITLE:Eastenders\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1 \/ 0.6666666666666666;object-fit:contain\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"466.66666666666663\" data-testid=\"image-img\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Adam Woodyatt as Ian Beale and Harriet Thorpe as Elaine Peacock in EastEnders.\u00a0BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron<\/p>\n<p>After warring for months during a hectic election campaign and a surprise kiss in the aftermath, Ian and Elaine are torn about where their relationship stands.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout all of the bitterness, it&#8217;s clear that they have a lot of affection for one another.<\/p>\n<p>Next week, over a drink in The Vic, the pair agree to be friends.<\/p>\n<p>Could it develop into more?<\/p>\n<p>6. Ravi Gulati returns home after staying in a mental health unit<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/557100-0735e3b.jpg\" alt=\"Ravi looks glum in a scene from EastEnders\" data-item-name=\"Ravi looks glum in a scene from EastEnders\" title=\"557100,TITLE:Eastenders\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1 \/ 0.6666666666666666;object-fit:contain\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"466.66666666666663\" data-testid=\"image-img\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) returns home.\u00a0BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron<\/p>\n<p>Ravi sends Priya a letter, but she misses it. She still has no idea where they stand after she had him admitted to a mental health unit, where he was diagnosed with a severe form of PTSD.<\/p>\n<p>Later, she&#8217;s shocked to find him back home and hoping that they can rebuild their relationship.<\/p>\n<p>Will Priya be open to a reunion?<\/p>\n<p>7. Denise Fox is diagnosed with blood cancer<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/562087-18e2b1c.jpg\" alt=\"Denise on the phone outside of the hospital in EastEnders\" data-item-name=\"Denise on the phone outside of the hospital in EastEnders\" title=\"562087,TITLE:Eastenders\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1 \/ 0.6514417531718569;object-fit:contain\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"456.00922722029986\" data-testid=\"image-img\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Diane Parish as Denise Fox in EastEnders.\u00a0BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron<\/p>\n<p>Denise is summoned to the hospital for a bond marrow test, and she decides to face the consultation alone.<\/p>\n<p>The results arrive fairly promptly, and she&#8217;s shaken to learn that she has acute myeloid leukaemia, a form of blood cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of the story when it was announced earlier this month, executive producer, Ben Wadey said: \u201cIt was vital to us that Denise\u2019s storyline is portrayed with sensitivity and care, and we\u2019re grateful to Blood Cancer UK for their advice in helping us tell this story accurately.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As viewers follow Denise, we hope to shine a light on the realities and challenges of an acute myeloid leukaemia diagnosis and the impact it has on the person affected and those around them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more:<\/p>\n<p>Visit our dedicated <a title=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/soaps\/eastenders\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/soaps\/eastenders\/\" data-outlook-id=\"407a7332-d02c-42a9-a1ac-e105b2f5e691\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">EastEnders<\/a> page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers.<\/p>\n<p>Add EastEnders to your watchlist on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/download-the-app\/?af_xp=custom&amp;pid=website&amp;c=editorial_content&amp;is_retargeting=true&amp;af_reengagement_window=30d\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Radio Times: What to Watch app<\/a> \u2013 download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more.<\/p>\n<p>Check out more of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/soaps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/soaps\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1753171828766000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0CQWGoiSAYvZvTD1dZ4eAs\">Soaps<\/a> coverage or visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/tv-listings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/tv-listings\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1753171828766000&amp;usg=AOvVaw32C9VRDQ0MNT5CInEGyMAm\">TV Guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/streaming-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/streaming-guide\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1753171828766000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2_j9koCLWjp1srEzK9td3T\">Streaming Guide <\/a>to find out what&#8217;s on. 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