A storm is brewing in Walford, and at the center of the chaos stands Priya, whose world is about to collapse under the weight of Ravi Gulati’s darkest secrets. For months she has clung to the hope that the man she once believed she could build a future with might finally abandon the life of danger and deception. But that hope is now hanging by a thread—because Ravi has detonated a truth bomb so devastating that it might become the final blow to their broken relationship.

Priya was already reeling when she first learned that Ravi had secretly reignited a drug smuggling operation behind her back. That betrayal alone nearly shattered her. But everything worsened when she discovered he had manipulated young and vulnerable Kojo Asar into joining his criminal network. That revelation didn’t just break Priya’s heart—it pushed her to her emotional limits. Her trust in Ravi had been fragile since their reunion in August, but she had made her expectations crystal clear: if they were to rebuild their family, his dangerous past had to stay buried forever.

Ravi had promised change, but that promise fell apart almost instantly. When Bernie Taylor drained the Panesar accounts, leaving the family financially wrecked, Ravi panicked. Instead of asking for help or seeking honest work, he ran straight back into the criminal underworld. That desperation led him to Nicola Mitchell, who tried to warn him that the contact he wanted was volatile and deadly. Ravi ignored every red flag. The lure of fast, illegal cash was too strong.

For a brief moment, it looked like his plan had worked. He hid his secret life skillfully, showering Priya, Avani, and Nugget with expensive gifts, outings, and luxuries funded by dirty money. But the illusion of control crumbled the second he handed part of the operation to his ambitious lieutenant, Okiier. Drunk on newfound power, Oki became reckless, unpredictable, and dangerous.

Their crimes escalated. Ravi and Oki kidnapped Harry during a previous conflict, and although Ravi later demanded that Harry be released, Oki refused. Entranced by the thrill of domination, Oki kept the young man chained and terrorized. This horrifying cruelty ultimately backfired when Kojo—fearful, manipulated, but fiercely loyal to his friend—risked everything to help Harry escape.

The rescue attempt succeeded, but the aftermath was explosive. Oki’s reign of chaos ended in death, Harry and Kojo fled, and Ravi found himself cornered by the police. Realizing he faced a lifetime behind bars for the numerous charges that could be pinned to him, Ravi made a deal with law enforcement: he would become an informant.

But returning to Walford as a police asset came with its own humiliations. The moment Ravi realized his new handler was none other than Jack Branning, one of his longest-standing adversaries, he felt the weight of judgment from every direction. Neighbors stared. Friends turned cold. Even those who once defended him began whispering about the double life he’d been leading.

Then Priya met Kojo face-to-face. In that moment, she finally understood the full horror of Ravi’s choices—the manipulation, the coercion, the cruelty. The betrayal cut deeper than she ever expected. Ravi’s hardened exterior slowly cracked, revealing a man afraid of losing everything. Though disgusted and emotionally drained, Priya allowed him to stay—for the sake of the children, for the sake of stability, and perhaps because a part of her still saw the man she once loved.

But next week becomes the turning point.

Priya makes a shocking discovery: Ravi hasn’t stopped dealing drugs at all.

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The confrontation that follows explodes like a bomb, sending shockwaves through number 41. Avani and Nugget become caught in the crossfire as the argument intensifies. Suki, Balwinder, and Eve rush in, desperately trying to keep the situation under control—especially with their adoption assessor still lingering in the home. The timing is disastrous, and every raised voice threatens to unravel the future the family has been fighting for.

Once the assessor leaves, the truth can no longer be hidden. Ravi confesses everything. He is still neck-deep in criminal dealings. He never stopped.

For Eve and Suki, this is the final straw. Terrified that Ravi’s lifestyle could destroy their hopes of adoption, they ask him—firmly, painfully, and for the last time—to leave. Ravi agrees, aware he has become a danger to everyone he loves.

But before he can walk away, fate strikes in a brutal way. A group of shadowy figures ambush him outside the house, bundling him into a vehicle before he even has time to fight back. When he returns the next morning battered and barely able to stand, Priya’s shock turns to fear. She begs him to give up crime forever, to choose life over greed, to save himself before he loses everything and everyone.

Ravi promises nothing. His silence is terrifying.

He does move out, insisting Priya and the children stay at number 41 where they’ll be safer without him. But whether he’s truly cutting ties with the criminal world—or simply preparing to sink deeper into it—remains a chilling mystery.

Priya now stands at a crossroads: does she walk away for good, or does she hold onto a relationship drowning in lies, danger, and betrayal? And more importantly… will Ravi even survive long enough for her choice to matter?

But Ravi’s downward spiral isn’t the only drama suffocating Walford next week.

Jasmine’s Sinister Agenda Takes a Dark Turn
Trouble is brewing elsewhere as Jasmine steps into far more dangerous territory. Oscar, who has been hopelessly smitten with her for weeks, finds himself pulled deeper into her manipulative web. While he thinks she’s mysterious and exciting, viewers can see she’s hiding something big—and whatever it is, she’s willing to break the law to get closer to it.

Oscar believes he’s following her on a harmless adventure when she asks him to sneak into the surgery with her. But once they slip inside under cover of darkness, the energy shifts. Jasmine becomes focused, cold, and calculating. This isn’t mischief—this is a mission.

She heads straight for Anony’s office and immediately begins accessing his computer with practiced precision. Oscar, anxious and confused, starts realizing he’s way out of his depth. Jasmine isn’t guessing, fumbling, or browsing—she’s searching for something specific.

What she’s looking for remains a mystery, but the determination in her eyes suggests it’s something explosive. In a place like Walford, secrets never stay hidden for long, and Jasmine clearly has a dangerous one.

Oscar, meanwhile, is spiraling. Once Anthony notices his keys are missing and security footage is reviewed, suspicion will fall somewhere—and Oscar knows he’s the easiest target. Worse, he has no idea what Jasmine actually did at that computer. If she’s uncovering something massive or covering up a crime, Oscar may end up the perfect scapegoat.

Jasmine, however, seems unfazed. Calm. Almost amused. For her, this is a long game—and Oscar is nothing more than a pawn. She has already shown an unnerving fascination with Cindy Beale, fueling rumors that her agenda may be tied to Walford history in ways no one yet understands.

One thing is certain: Jasmine isn’t an ordinary newcomer. She’s dangerous, deliberate, and already crossing lines most people wouldn’t dare approach.

A Beloved Legend Returns: Pat Evans Lights Up Walford Once More
In the middle of all this chaos, EastEnders fans finally get a moment of joy as the show officially announces the return of the iconic Pat Evans—through emotional visions experienced by Nigel Bates as his dementia worsens. Viewers who loved her on-screen presence before her death in 2012 are ecstatic to see her spirit guiding Nigel during one of his darkest moments.

Nigel’s memories are faltering, pulling him back to the 1990s, and it is in this blurred mental landscape that Pat reappears inside the Queen Vic, offering comfort and familiarity. The response from fans has been overwhelming, with longtime viewers flooding social media to celebrate the emotional and nostalgic comeback.

Pam St. Clement expressed both shock and gratitude at being asked to step back into the role, describing the experience as a heartfelt reunion with the cast and crew she once considered family.

Her return, tied deeply to Nigel’s heartbreaking dementia storyline, is expected to air in December—and promises to deliver a beautifully crafted, tear-stained moment of EastEnders history.

With Ravi’s life hanging in the balance, Priya facing an unthinkable decision, Jasmine weaving a deadly web, and a beloved icon returning through memory and emotion, Walford is bracing for one of its most unforgettable weeks yet.

And when the truth finally erupts, nothing—and no one—will ever be the same.