{"id":484746,"date":"2026-03-19T22:14:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T22:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/484746\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T22:14:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T22:14:11","slug":"eastenders-confirms-name-change-for-popular-walford-business-in-new-spoilers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/484746\/","title":{"rendered":"EastEnders confirms name change for popular Walford business in new spoilers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"EastEnders spoilers\" data-node-id=\"3.0.0\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">EastEnders spoilers<\/a> follow.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">EastEnders has confirmed that one popular Walford business is set to change its name as part of a relaunch at the start of next month, but will it be a success or suffer the same problems it did before?<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">The restaurant Walford East had been owned by Ravi Gulati and Suki Panesar, with Ravi seeing it as his chance to go straight and keep Priya Nandra-Hart happy.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"ravi gulati, priya nandra hart, eastenders\" title=\"Ravi Gulati, Priya Nandra Hart, EastEnders \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4281\" height=\"2854\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1766582290_452_ravi-gulati-priya-nandra-hart-eastenders-69370b2259838.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BBC<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"18\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tech\/best-tech-deals\/g35899960\/best-streaming-services\/\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tech\/best-tech-deals\/g35899960\/best-streaming-services\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Best streaming services UK 2026\" data-node-id=\"18.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Best streaming services UK 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"22\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Unfortunately, it was closed by HMRC last summer, which led Ravi back into a life of crime that&#8217;s had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69306452\/eastenders-spoiler-major-death-confirmed-kojo-storyline\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69306452\/eastenders-spoiler-major-death-confirmed-kojo-storyline\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"devastating consequences for multiple characters\" data-node-id=\"22.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">devastating consequences for multiple characters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"26\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">The building has sat vacant for ages, but George Knight has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a70078914\/eastenders-confirms-george-nicola-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a70078914\/eastenders-confirms-george-nicola-future\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"taken ownership of it with financial investment from Nicola Mitchell\" data-node-id=\"26.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">taken ownership of it with financial investment from Nicola Mitchell<\/a> and will re-open it in April under the name Knight Fusion.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"31\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">There will be a big opening night with plenty of residents in attendance&#8230; which seems like the perfect opportunity for some major dramas and revelations to occur.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"35\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Elsewhere in the week, there&#8217;s more development for Vinny and Penny Branning&#8217;s storylines, and the feud between Ian Beale and Elaine Peacock continues.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"nicola mitchell, george knight, eastenders\" title=\"EMBARGOED UNTIL 13\/01\/2026 00:01 Nicola Mitchell, George Knight, EastEnders \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4326\" height=\"2825\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/eastenders-nicola-mitchell-george-knight-695e41f4c667e.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BBC<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"40\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a70788502\/eastenders-natalie-cassidy-touching-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a70788502\/eastenders-natalie-cassidy-touching-support\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"EastEnders&#039; Natalie Cassidy shares touching support from legendary co-star\" data-node-id=\"40.0.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">EastEnders&#8217; Natalie Cassidy shares touching support from legendary co-star<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"44\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">The advance spoilers for the week&#8217;s episodes are as follows:<\/p>\n<p>Monday, 30 March &#8211; 7.30pm<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"49\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Penny and Vinny have their first baby scan, Zoe tries to build bridges, and Zack faces financial problems.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, 31 March &#8211; 7.30pm<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"54\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Josh puts his best foot forward, Penny weighs up her options, and Vinny\u2019s plans cause a stir.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, 1 April &#8211; 7.30pm<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"59\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Elaine and Ian remain at odds, Penny is given a choice, and the Truemans worry about Patrick.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, 2 April &#8211; 7.30pm<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"64\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Residents gather for the opening of Knight Fusion, Ian attempts to make amends, and Vicki and Ross think about wedding venues.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"68\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">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<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"72\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"http:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Read more EastEnders spoilers on our dedicated homepage\" data-node-id=\"72.0\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more EastEnders spoilers on our dedicated homepage<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"77\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">For exclusive soap star interviews, gossip, spoilers and theories every week, don&#8217;t miss the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@InsideSoapYoutube\/videos\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@InsideSoapYoutube\/videos\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Soap Scoop podcast\" data-node-id=\"77.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Soap Scoop podcast<\/a> from Inside Soap magazine. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AEzAJBInhF0\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AEzAJBInhF0\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"The latest episode\" data-node-id=\"77.5\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The latest episode<\/a> delves into next week\u2019s soap spoilers for EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale &#8211; from Jodie\u2019s latest move in Weatherfield, to Oscar\u2019s new romance on the Square!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"EastEnders spoilers follow. 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