Next week on EastEnders, Walford is set to explode with shocking revelations, heartache, and tough decisions. Elaine struggles with her emotions towards George after learning that he visited his ex, Sabrina, on Christmas night. When George admits that he rejected Sabrina’s advances, Elaine throws him out, and his search for solace leads him to Cindy, where the two share an intimate moment on the Albert balcony. Meanwhile, Alfie and Cat face mounting tension in their relationship. Cat worries that Alfie’s turn to adult entertainment has impacted their intimacy since his cancer treatment. This culminates in a romantic meal that goes awry, leaving Cat heartbroken when Alfie fails to respond to her advances. Vicki, concerned about Joel, discovers the disturbing truth that he shamed Avani and is sending her abusive messages. Alfie also realizes that his son, Tommy, is behind an explicit video found on his laptop, and he must navigate the fallout of this revelation. Yoland and Patrick’s relationship faces a test when Yoland feels hurt after Patrick refuses to give her a massage. Patrick attempts to make amends, but Yoland remains uncertain about their future. In an attempt to change Joel’s path, Vicki and Ross hope that a positive male role model might make a difference when Joel helps Tommy with wedding preparations. However, Joel’s behavior takes a worrying turn when he shows Tommy a video of a social media influencer making derogatory comments about women. As Cat and Alfie’s wedding day approaches, Cat decides to call it off, frustrated with Alfie’s mistakes and their unresolved issues with Tommy. Elsewhere, Elaine makes a shocking decision after receiving advice from Drew, leading her to take control of her own future. Finally, Alfie is devastated by Cat’s decision, unsure if their relationship can survive. With emotions running high and secrets unfolding, next week promises to be a whirlwind of drama on EastEnders.