Alfie Moon’s (Shane Richie) sudden disappearance sends shockwaves through the Slater family next week. Amid mounting pressures in his marriage to Kat (Jessie Wallace) and the ongoing turmoil surrounding their limousine business, Alfie’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic. Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) tries to sabotage the business, and Stacey (Lacey Turner) reaches out to Alfie, causing even more problems for the already-struggling couple.

Kat is desperate to find Alfie when their son, Tommy (Sonny Kendall), lands himself in trouble with his new friend, Joel (Max Murray). But Alfie is nowhere to be found, and when he eventually contacts Kat, he announces that he’s heading to Australia to see his brother Spencer (Christopher Parker). Why is Alfie fleeing Walford? And will Kat’s growing suspicions drive a wedge between them?

TROUBLES FOR TOMMY AND JOEL: A SEXUAL ASSAULT INCIDENT SHOCKS THE TUBE!

Tommy’s new friendship with Joel takes a dangerous turn next week. While enjoying a day out together, Joel pulls Tommy into a disturbing scheme on the tube. Joel forces Tommy to record him as he stumbles and falls onto an innocent passenger, Isla, touching her inappropriately. The situation quickly escalates when Isla reports Joel, leading to his arrest.

Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig), trying to protect her son, offers Isla a financial settlement to keep her quiet, but will Joel’s actions have even bigger consequences for Tommy? With Vicki’s increasingly desperate measures to cover up the truth, Tommy is left feeling trapped in a situation he never wanted to be part of. Can he find a way to escape Joel’s dangerous influence, or will he end up implicated in a crime he didn’t commit?

ELAINE KNIGHT’S CRISIS: SPENDING MONEY AND ABANDONING FAMILY!

Elsewhere in Walford, Elaine Knight (Harriet Thorpe) spirals into self-destructive behavior, and her actions cause major tension within the Carter family. With Linda (Kellie Bright) left to handle everything at The Queen Vic, Elaine behaves recklessly with her money. She unexpectedly books Priya (Niky Patel) for a cruise, offering to pay for it on the spot, without consulting anyone. Linda is left in shock when Elaine hands over £5,000 from the business account.

Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) steps in to confront Elaine about her irresponsible actions, but Linda is mortified by what has happened. Elaine’s actions are pushing her family to the brink, and Linda finds herself questioning her mother’s behavior. Will Elaine’s reckless decisions lead to a family breakdown, or can Phil help bring the family back together?

PHIL MITCHELL’S RAGE: WILL HE BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE SITUATION?

Phil Mitchell is no stranger to a confrontation, but next week he faces a difficult situation at The Vic. As tensions rise between him and Elaine, Phil is left to clean up the mess caused by her impulsive actions. With the stakes higher than ever, Phil lashes out at Elaine for jeopardizing the family business, but will his outbursts only make the situation worse?

Elaine’s erratic behavior continues to spiral, and Linda finds herself questioning if she can continue to work alongside her mother. The explosive dynamics at The Queen Vic are about to reach a boiling point, and with the pressure mounting, it’s unclear who will come out on top.

WHAT’S NEXT IN WALFORD?

As Alfie goes off-grid and the situation with Tommy, Joel, and the Slater family continues to escalate, next week’s episodes of EastEnders promise to be full of twists and turns. From Alfie’s sudden departure to Joel’s shocking actions, Walford residents are facing some of their most difficult challenges yet. Will Alfie return in time to help his family, or has he already gone too far? And will Tommy be able to escape Joel’s dangerous grasp?

Tune in next week for more shocking moments, family drama, and explosive confrontations that will change everything in Walford! Keep watching EastEnders for all the latest updates and spoilers.