{"id":596021,"date":"2026-08-17T13:02:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T13:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/596021\/"},"modified":"2026-08-17T13:02:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T13:02:11","slug":"eastenders-reveals-chaotic-arrival-story-for-nicolas-family-in-iplayer-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/596021\/","title":{"rendered":"EastEnders reveals chaotic arrival story for Nicola’s family in iPlayer release"},"content":{"rendered":"

EastEnders<\/a> spoilers follow for Monday\u2019s episode (17 August), which is available to watch now on streaming service BBC iPlayer and hasn\u2019t yet aired on TV.<\/p>\n

EastEnders has revealed what brings Nicola Mitchell\u2019s family to Albert Square, as three of her relatives descend on Walford in chaotic fashion. Last month, it was announced that five members of the Hawkins family would be joining the show<\/a> \u2013 Nicola\u2019s sisters Gemma and Jodie and their mum Rose, as well as Gemma\u2019s husband Ned and their son Ryder.<\/p>\n

However, it was a total surprise to viewers when a clip previewing today\u2019s episode was released online yesterday<\/a>, confirming that Nicola\u2019s siblings arrive sooner than expected.<\/p>\n

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It was a tough day for Nicola in today\u2019s episode<\/a> as it was the anniversary of her dad\u2019s death, with whom she had a turbulent relationship with. But her day got even more complicated when her sisters Gemma and Jodie sped into the Square, crashing the car into the entrance to Peacock Palace!<\/p>\n

Gemma told Nicola that she was in big trouble<\/a> and needed her help with a problem \u2013 but they were interrupted by furious Elaine, and George then meeting his other half\u2019s sisters for the first time.<\/p>\n

Later, Nicola got the shock of her life<\/a> when she opened the boot of Gemma\u2019s car to find a man who had been tied up and gagged by her siblings!<\/p>\n

It was explained that the man is Leo, the boyfriend of Gemma\u2019s daughter Megan. Leo had been treating Megan badly, so Gemma and Jodie attempted to warn him off. But things went wrong and the pair ran him over, so they panicked and put him in the boot.<\/p>\n

Nicola was furious that she had been dragged into this chaotic situation. However, when she realised that Leo has been violent towards Megan, her mood changed and she vowed to help her sisters.<\/p>\n

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Related: EastEnders star Aaron Thiara to leave BBC soap after four years<\/a><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, back at home George was surprised by an unexpected visitor \u2013 Nicola\u2019s mum, Rose. While she waited for the three sisters to return, Rose was delighted to meet her granddaughter for the first time.<\/p>\n

It soon became clear that Rose was judgmental of Nicola and George\u2019s situation, and that she remembers the past and her late husband very differently to Nicola. <\/p>\n

George insisted to Rose that Nicola had changed over the last couple of years. But meanwhile, Nicola had dragged Leo out of the car and into Harry\u2019s Barn and made it clear that she wasn\u2019t to be messed with. <\/p>\n

Rose headed to Harry\u2019s Barn to meet up with her children, with worried George in hot pursuit. However, they arrived to find Nicola violently threatening tied up Leo! How will they react to this shocking scene?<\/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

Read more EastEnders spoilers on our dedicated homepage<\/a><\/p>\n

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