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\n\t\tEastEnders is riding on a high at the moment \u2013 and that doesn\u2019t look like it will change any time soon (Picture: Getty)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tEastEnders is riding on a high at the moment \u2013 and that doesn\u2019t look like it will change any time soon (Picture: Getty)<\/p>\n
It seems like we should be expecting the unexpected in EastEnders over coming months, with new soap boss Ben Wadey<\/a> warning fans that the show will soon be wandering into \u2018unusual territory\u2019 as it hits us with a few soap firsts. Intriguing\u2026<\/p>\n Despite being on air for over 40 years, it seems there are still some fresh ideas in the Walford soap\u2019s arsenal, even if Ben \u2013 who formerly headed up the team at Channel 4<\/a>\u2019s Hollyoaks during a successful tenure and then took over EastEnders from Chris Clenshaw<\/a> \u2013 was keeping the exact details under wraps. <\/p>\n It comes after the soap celebrated another wave of wins, landing both the Best Serial Drama gong at the National Television Awards<\/a>, while Steve McFadden<\/a> deservedly netted the Serial Drama Performance prize for his achingly brutal performance as Phil Mitchell. <\/a><\/p>\n Taking to the stage to accept the trophy on behalf of his colleagues, acting legend Rudolph Walker<\/a> MBE urged us all to \u2018watch this space\u2019, as big things are coming \u2013 a vibe that matches Ben\u2019s coy but enthusiastic hinting. <\/p>\n To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web \t\t \u2018We\u2019ve got Zoe back in the show<\/a>, and we\u2019ve got Max, we\u2019ve got so many amazing clans right now,\u2019 he teased.<\/p>\n \u2018We\u2019re really trying to just put heartfelt stories and actually some slightly unusual territory for us \u2013 and some soap firsts \u2013 at the forefront of the show. <\/p>\n \u2018So I think watch this space. We\u2019ve got some really interesting stories.\u2019<\/p>\n Asked also by Radio Times<\/a> whether we could expect more returns, Ben refused to rule any out with the classic \u2018never say never!\u2019 although he added that we should focus on Max and Zoe for now, given the mega twists looming in that storyline. <\/p>\n It feels likely that one of Ben\u2019s soap firsts may connect to the ongoing chilling incel storyline led by teenager Joel<\/a>, which has sparked a lot of discussion already and promises to reach a darker peak soon. <\/p>\n \t\t \t\t But it\u2019s just one of many stories Ben has on the burner ahead of his \u2018past, present and future\u2019 themed Christmas specials this year. <\/a><\/p>\n Lauren Branning and Peter Beale\u2019s relationship will remain under the spotlight, with some surprise developments coming on the way which could place them under fresh jeopardy as they approach the wedding planning stage. <\/p>\n And Metro can confirm that several new characters loom too, many who seem pretty fascinating on paper. <\/p>\n Ben told us: \u2018We\u2019ve got Joel\u2019s story that will come to a head in the next couple of months,\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0got Lauren, Peter\u00a0and Oscar, with plenty of drama to unfold there.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2018And of course, Zoe is now back in The Square. Zoe and Kat\u2019s relationship is really complicated. 20 years there for them to recover and try to get to know each other.<\/p>\n \u2018Kat has been expecting one thing when Zoe would come back, but to meet your adult daughter is more complicated than Kat thinks.<\/p>\n \t\t \u2018There\u2019s a lot for them to get to understand about each other. Zoe\u2019s got a lot of secrets that she\u2019s going to bring into The Square with her. The Slaters are in for a whole ride this autumn.\u2019<\/p>\n Max Branning star Jake Wood added: \u2018There\u2019s so much, isn\u2019t there? He\u2019s got a son he hasn\u2019t seen in a few years, he hasn\u2019t seen Lauren, Annie that he doesn\u2019t know about, Stacey might be there, might not be.<\/p>\n \u2018The\u00a0relationship with Zoe. As Ben mentioned, the Brannings interact with\u00a0so\u00a0many characters and pull so many others into their stories. <\/p>\n \u2018There are so many people on that Square\u00a0with\u00a0unfinished business. Cindy blames Max for the death of Steven. It\u2019s so rich.\u2019<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow
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\n\t\tBen recently moved from Hollyoaks to EastEnders (Picture: BBC\/Metro)<\/p>\n![\"Joel](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/527357-0a84.jpg\")
\n\t\tMenacing Joel is only set to get worse (Picture: BBC)<\/p>\n![\"Kat](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SEI_265236280-cc22.jpg\")
\n\t\tKat and Zoe have a lot of secrets still waiting to explode (Picture: BBC)<\/p>\n![\"Max](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/528962-b65e.jpg\")
\n\t\t\u2018It\u2019s so rich!\u2019 promises Jake Wood (Picture: BBC)<\/p>\n
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