1. Elaine’s Health Scare Shocks the Queen Vic

Tensions at the Queen Vic reach breaking point when Elaine Knight collapses twice in one week amid increasing emotional strain. After Linda announces she wants to sell her share of the pub, it ignites a fierce argument between the two. Seeking comfort, Linda confides in George, but Elaine misinterprets their conversation and becomes convinced they’re plotting against her.

Feeling overwhelmed, Elaine reaches out to Johnny, asking him to become a silent partner in the business. But when Johnny refuses and a bank meeting disappoints her, the stress takes its toll. After a heated argument with Linda, Elaine dramatically clears out the Vic—but moments later, she collapses in front of her daughter.

Though Elaine brushes it off as a panic attack, a second collapse sends her to hospital. The incident leaves Linda wracked with guilt, reconsidering her decision to sell—until Johnny firmly reminds her it’s time to let go. But is this truly the end of Linda’s reign at the Vic, or will Elaine’s condition bring the family back together?

2. Vicky Blackmails Bernie Over Stolen Funds

Vicky Fowler is on the warpath when she and Ross face eviction, with Zack revealing Sharon is booting them out due to unpaid rent. Desperate, Vicky turns to Bernie Taylor for financial help—but instead of a loan, she ends up jobless.

Suspicious of Bernie, Vicky snoops and steals her laptop, discovering evidence of Bernie siphoning money from the Panesar family’s business. Vicky wastes no time and blackmails Bernie for half the stolen funds. Felix becomes Bernie’s confidante, warning her to be careful, but things spiral when Priya and Ravi begin to question Bernie’s handling of the accounts.

Though Suki initially defends Bernie, Kathy Cotton soon exposes the truth. Bernie retaliates by framing Vicky, and Ravi, furious, sets a trap. Vicky walks straight into it, and Priya, Ravi, and Vinnie launch a deeper investigation into the shady finances. As the walls close in, the feud between Vicky and Bernie turns vicious—can either of them come out unscathed?

3. Stacey’s Secret and Cat’s Explosive Showdown

Stacey Slater returns to Albert Square, but her behavior raises eyebrows—especially from Kat, who senses something is being hidden. While Stacey claims she’s just missing Lily, viewers know she and Alfie are secretly helping Zoe Slater, keeping it all from Cat.

Meanwhile, Tommy continues to be led astray by Joel, who encourages him to steal vapes. This prompts Kat to confront Ross and Vicky, and she later vents to Stacey about Alfie’s distant behavior. But when Jean unintentionally reveals Stacey had spoken to Alfie earlier that day, Kat’s suspicions explode into fury.

She calls Spencer Moon and confirms Alfie is not in Australia. Realizing she’s been lied to, Kat storms over to confront Stacey. But with Zoe expected to make a return soon, will Kat finally get the truth—or is this just the beginning of another Slater family explosion?

4. Cindy Warns Lauren Over Peter – and the Kiss With Zack

A potential rekindling between Lauren and Peter Beale is brewing—but things are far from simple. After taking advice from Kathy, the former couple reconnects and spend the night together. Peter is thrilled, but Lauren is plagued by guilt over her recent kiss with Zack.

Though Zack promises to keep it a secret, tensions build when Lauren shows up at Cindy’s Pride party at the Albert to support Peter. However, Cindy pulls Lauren aside and delivers a chilling warning. What does she know—and is Lauren and Zack’s secret about to blow up?

With feelings resurfacing and loyalties being tested, this love triangle may be heading for disaster.

5. Felix Faces Heartbreak as Johnny Drifts Away

As Johnny Carter and Felix Baker prepare to move in together, it should be a moment of celebration. Instead, it exposes cracks in their relationship. Johnny becomes increasingly distracted, choosing to spend time with Callum and even skipping the Pride party to visit Elaine in hospital.

Feeling sidelined and unappreciated, Felix begins to question where he truly stands in Johnny’s life. With Felix confirmed to be exiting Walford in the near future, it seems like a painful breakup may be just around the corner.

Final Thoughts

From Elaine’s emotional spiral to Bernie and Vicky’s escalating war, and secrets threatening to destroy the Slater family once again, EastEnders is delivering explosive drama across the board. Relationships are tested, loyalties betrayed, and choices made that will have consequences for weeks to come.

As July begins, the emotional temperature in Albert Square is rising—and no one will escape untouched.