Next week in EastEnders promises a whirlwind of drama as the residents of Walford face emotional confessions, dark secrets, and relationships teetering on the edge. From life-altering decisions to deadly cover-ups, here are 9 explosive spoilers you won’t want to miss between April 31st and May 4th, 2025.

1. Nigel’s Struggle Escalates and Tensions Boil Over

Nigel’s dementia continues to deteriorate rapidly. After a public outburst where he mistook a pharmacy for his old workplace, Jean takes him home, worried sick. While Phil tries to protect Nigel from scrutiny, things reach a boiling point when Nigel agrees to dress as the Easter Bunny to prove he’s still capable. But a tragic moment occurs when he mistakes Hope for his late daughter Clare, triggering a confrontation with Harvey. When Jean, Harvey, and Ian confront Phil, he’s finally forced to confess Nigel’s diagnosis—leaving everyone reeling.

2. Teddy’s Secret Project Nears a Deadly Discovery

The Dartford project takes a dark turn. As viewers know, Nicola was behind Shireen’s disappearance and had her buried on-site. Now, with Teddy unknowingly working on the same ground, Nicola is panicked. She catches Teddy on a secretive call with Junior and learns he’s still involved with the project. Despite Nicola begging him to stop, Teddy recruits a newcomer named Ross and pushes forward. Nicola tags along, but is left horrified when she realizes they’re digging dangerously close to where Shireen’s body lies.

3. Avani Feels Abandoned After Dealer Drama

After Avani’s dealer friends crash Amy’s house party, tensions rise. Although Avani took action to remove them and tossed out her weed, Amy and Lily still cut her off. Left isolated, Avani tries to make amends. Priya encourages her to meet Barney for lunch at McClunky’s, where the two begin to reconnect. But can this fragile new bond survive Avani’s spiral?

4. Kojo’s Independence Drive Sparks Conflict

Kojo throws a curveball at his family when he announces he doesn’t want to move back into the Vic. Instead, he’s eager to strike out on his own. George isn’t thrilled, but Kojo is determined to prove himself and lands a trial shift at the Arches with Harry. On Thursday, George softens when Kojo excels at work, earning not only a job but also an invite to Nicola’s birthday party. But will this new path be as smooth as it seems?

5. Nigel’s Heartbreaking Confession Stuns Phil

Monday ends with a gut-punch: Nigel reveals he plans to end his life if his dementia worsens. On Tuesday, Phil tries to reason with him, but they argue and part ways on tense terms. Jean confronts Phil about the diagnosis, and they share an emotional heart-to-heart. But when Phil goes to check on Nigel later, he finds the house empty—and a goodbye letter left behind. Nigel is planning to leave Walford, and maybe for good.

6. Nicola Turns to Ravi for a Shady Favor

Panicked that the Dartford dig will uncover her deadly secret, Nicola makes a desperate move. When her usual contact Benji can’t help, she turns to Ravi and offers him £10,000 to help hide the evidence. On Wednesday, while her family celebrates her birthday, Nicola’s mind is elsewhere. She lies to Harry about  her plans and heads to the Arches to secure a customer’s van. But time is ticking—will Ravi be able to clean up the mess before it’s too late?

7. Phil Makes One Last Attempt to Save Nigel

After Nigel vanishes, Phil teams up with Linda to track him down. Their search pays off, and Phil makes peace with his old friend. But the reconciliation doesn’t shift Nigel’s stance—he remains firm in his wish to have control over how his life ends. Later, a chat with Yoland plants a seed of inspiration in Phil’s mind. He might not be able to change Nigel’s diagnosis, but can he change his mind?

8. Phil’s Controlling Nature Pushes Nigel Away Again

Even after their heart-to-heart, Phil just can’t help himself. His overbearing care becomes too much for Nigel. On Thursday, Phil crosses a line by deciding that Nigel should no longer work at the café—the one place where Nigel still feels a sense of normalcy and purpose. His interference risks undoing all the progress they’ve made. Will Nigel be able to cope with losing this last piece of independence?

9. Zach’s Parenting Woes and Barney’s Dilemma

Elsewhere, Zach is struggling to connect with Barney, who’s embarrassed after being mocked and filmed during his boxing debut. Zach offers to help resolve the issue with Joel and Tommy, but Barney shuts him down. The rejection stings even more because viewers now know that Zach is actually Barney’s biological father. Later, things get even more complicated when Barney nervously invites Avani to Nicola’s birthday bash. With emotions and secrets swirling, what could possibly go wrong?