Earlier this week some news broke about EastEnders‘ future – and it was a biggie.

Come New Year’s Day 2026, typically a time of aftermath over whatever happened Christmas Day, will be interrupted by a very special episode.

The whole episode will flash forward, not to a few months later, but a whole year – to 2027! At the centre of the drama will be the returning Max Branning – who we’re told will find himself in more than one sticky situation!

After all, he has a bloody rose on his suit. And it’s only a matter of time before he comes to face with Cindy Beale!

Viewers will then return to 2026 – and will have a whole year to ponder just how – and why – Max’s fortunes have unfolded the way they have! More news as we get closer…

Onto this week, and there’s more to come tonight as Oscar finds Cindy lifeless outside the Albert – courtesy of his girlfriend Jasmine! Cindy seemed to think that Jasmine could be a member of the Ford family – who she’s been hiding from since her stint in prison in 1998! But is this the truth? Or is there even more to Jasmine’s ‘father’s family’?

Next week, Howie realises that all Kim wants for Christmas is commitment – and so, Howie goes all out to make her dreams all come true! Of course, Kim – and the rest of the Trueman family – are unaware of just where Howie is getting his fancy jewellery – unaware he’s stealing from the post he delivers!

But this week, suspicious Anthony, already letting Zoe stay after yet another bust-up in the Vic, questions Howie straight – only to be blackmailed in return! Just what is Anthony hiding from his loved ones?

Also this week, Harry‘s guilt continues to grow as he meets Okie‘s grieving sister Dejia, who promptly invites Harry to her brother’s memorial! As Harry spirals further and further into addiction, can anyone help him before it’s too late?

We also say goodbye to Freddie and Anna this week as they head away together. And there’s also more drama in the Vic as Zoe, fresh from one suspect, moves onto another, causing the mother of all rows! Could Tommy really be stalking his sister?

Or is someone much more familiar in the wings..?

Regards,

The Curator

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