Next week on EastEnders is set to be one of the most emotionally explosive in recent memory, as secrets, scandals, and simmering tensions threaten to rip apart some of Walford’s most beloved couples. From canceled weddings to cheating suspicions and fractured trust, every corner of Albert Square is caught in the storm.

At the heart of the drama is Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace), who stuns everyone by calling off her long-awaited wedding to Alfie Moon (Shane Richie). What was supposed to be a celebration of love turns into heartbreak, as Kat becomes convinced that Alfie no longer desires her following his cancer treatment. Her fears are compounded by an uncomfortable distance between them — and when Alfie awkwardly turns down her romantic advances, Kat decides enough is enough.

But Alfie is blindsided by her decision and devastated by the misunderstanding. Desperate to win her back, he turns to an unlikely confidante for advice. Will it be enough to salvage their love, or has the damage already been done?

Making matters even more complicated is their son Tommy (Sonny Kendall), whose disturbing online behavior casts a dark shadow over the family. Tommy has been secretly paying for access to a dubious adult website — and things take a troubling turn when his new friend Joel Marshall (Max Murray) introduces him to a toxic influencer who spews misogynistic rhetoric. With Kat and Alfie’s relationship hanging by a thread, Tommy’s actions threaten to push them further apart.

Meanwhile, Elaine Knight (Harriet Thorpe) faces her own romantic crisis after learning unsettling news about her husband, George (Colin Salmon). On Christmas night, George spent time with his ex-wife Sabrina — and although he claimed to have rejected her, Elaine’s suspicions skyrocket when she spots him embracing another ex, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins), in plain view on the balcony of The Prince Albert.

Crushed and confused, Elaine turns to old friend Drew Peacock (Paul Clayton) for guidance. During a heart-to-heart — and fending off the advances of a pub-goer — she makes a bold and shocking decision that could forever alter her future with George.

Elsewhere in the Square, Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) is struggling to navigate his rekindled relationship with Yolande (Angela Wynter). When Yolande suggests a massage to revive their intimacy, Patrick hesitates, leaving Yolande feeling rejected and questioning their connection. She pours her heart out to Denise Fox (Diane Parish), who in turn offers Patrick a shoulder and some wise words. Will they find their way back to each other, or is the flame between them starting to dim?

As the week unfolds, Walford becomes a battleground of broken hearts, mistrust, and emotional reckonings. Will love conquer all, or are some wounds too deep to heal?

Tune in to EastEnders next week for explosive drama, unexpected turns, and relationship-shaking revelations that will leave you reeling.