{"id":550960,"date":"2026-07-15T12:54:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T12:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/550960\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T12:54:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T12:54:10","slug":"eastenders-rocked-by-two-surprise-arrivals-in-walford-in-early-iplayer-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/550960\/","title":{"rendered":"EastEnders rocked by two surprise arrivals in Walford in early iPlayer release"},"content":{"rendered":"

EastEnders spoilers<\/a> follow for Thursday’s episode (16 July), which is available to watch now on streaming service BBC iPlayer and hasn\u2019t yet aired on TV.<\/p>\n

EastEnders has been rocked by two surprise arrivals<\/a> in Walford in the soap’s latest episode. Before the pair land in Albert Square, Thursday’s episode \u2013 which is now on iPlayer but is yet to air on TV \u2013 includes the returns of Vicki and Ross from their honeymoon.<\/p>\n

While Sharon is delighted to see them back, things get awkward when they see housemate Zack, notably given Vicki’s past with him.<\/p>\n

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Vicki confides in Kathy about issues with Zack being around, as well as learning that Joel is going to be released from prison<\/a>. Kathy suggests it could be time for Zack to move out, though Vicki admits she is “skint”.<\/p>\n

Later on, Zack tries to break the ice with Vicki, as she argues they can’t live under the same roof, and that it isn’t “fair” on any of them, suggesting that she and Ross move in with the Slaters.<\/p>\n

At The Vic, Vicki convenes a meeting with Ross, Zack and Sharon, announcing that she wants to move out with Ross \u2013 which comes as news to him. Mo shares the news with Jean, who is incredulous she didn’t consult her about Vicki and Ross moving in, as well as charging \u00a3500 per month.<\/p>\n

However, Zack steps in and instead offers to take Vicki and Ross’ room at No.31 to Jean and Mo, negotiating a price with them, which Vicki is grateful to him for.<\/p>\n

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Later, as Vicki and Ross start to celebrate their newly free love nest with Sharon, things take a turn with a knock at the door, which turns out to be former wife Cleo.<\/p>\n

Facing a shocked Ross, Cleo moves out the way to reveal their son Joel, who declares: “Hello dad.”<\/p>\n

Ross had made plans for Joel to stay with Cleo when he was released. However, upcoming scenes will see her have a change of heart, meaning Vicki faces the prospect of living under the same roof as her attacker again.<\/p>\n

Mazz Murray was recently cast in the role of Cleo<\/a>, who is the real-life aunt of Joel actor Max Murray.<\/p>\n

EastEnders airs on Mondays-Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast. <\/p>\n

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