The walls of The Queen Vic are shaking once again, and not just from the sound of pouring prosecco. In the wake of a heartbreaking betrayal, EastEnders fans are bracing themselves for one of the most dramatic exits in recent memory. George Knight is packing his bags, and Elaine Peacock’s spiral is dragging everyone down with her.

After weeks of tension, the emotional unraveling between George (Colin Salmon) and Elaine (Harriet Thorpe) reached its tipping point. It all began with George’s Christmas night visit to ex-wife Sabrina—an event that, although he swore was innocent, lit the fuse on an already fragile relationship. Elaine, trying to keep her composure, sought solace in an old friend, Drew Peacock. But one piece of bad advice later, she found herself in the arms of a stranger named Stephen.

The guilt proved too much. Elaine confessed her betrayal to George, hoping for forgiveness—but instead, it shattered everything. The pair sat down with Gina and Kojo to deliver the devastating news: their marriage was over.

Next week, things only get messier.

Phil Mitchell steps in as the voice of reason, urging George to give Elaine another chance. And for a moment, it seems like redemption might be possible. George musters the courage to face Elaine, ready to forgive. But instead of a heartfelt reunion, he’s met with fury. Elaine accuses him of dodging responsibility for his own mistakes and slams the door—emotionally and literally—in his face.

Heartbroken and humiliated, George makes the only decision he can. He packs his bags and leaves The Queen Vic, the very pub that became a symbol of their shared dream. Elaine, though visibly shaken, tries to keep it together. Linda, determined to lift her mother’s spirits, throws her a divorce party that starts as harmless fun but quickly spirals into chaos.

With Kim, Mo, Priya, Denise, Honey, and Yolande in attendance, the prosecco flows freely—on Elaine’s tab. Things go from wild to reckless when a very tipsy Elaine promises to book Priya a singles cruise, telling her she can just “pay her back later.”

The fallout? A stunned Linda finds £5,000 missing from the business account.

When she confronts Elaine, she’s brushed off like an afterthought. The next morning, Elaine wakes with a hangover the size of The Vic, but still refuses to address the damage—financial or emotional.

Now, the big question remains: Is this truly the end for Elaine and George? Or can love survive even the worst of betrayals, misunderstandings, and misguided cruise packages?