SHOCKING NEWS!! All EastEnders spoilers for next week as life in danger amid mental health crisis
It’s a heart breaking and terrifying week for Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) in EastEnders next week as it finally becomes clear how mentally unwell he’s become.
While his mental health has been deteriorating for a while, when he forces his family to lock themselves inside their home, his erratic behaviour alerts Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) to the fact that something is very wrong.
After a car crash with Max Branning (Jake Wood) and Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins), Ravi takes to a bridge. Can Priya make him see that he needs help urgently?
Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa), determined to prove herself to her dad, enters into a deal with a friend of Alfie Moon (Shane Richie), but finds herself turning to Mark Fowler Jr (Stephen Aaron-Sipple) for help.
Elsewhere, Nugget Gulati (Juhaim Rasul Choudhury) confronts Will Mitchell (Freddie Philips) over posting a video of his seizure online and learns a horrific truth, Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) reaches out to help Lola Pearce (Isabella Brown), Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) gives Mark an idea and the blood feud between Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) and Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) finally dies.
With the patented blend of drama, high stakes and delicious twists, we’ve got a sample platter for you before the main course arrives.
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Monday, April 20
Ravi’s mental health continues to deteriorate as he beats himself up over his inability to keep his family safe. Deeply concerned, Priya takes him to the hospital after a self-harm incident.
When Nugget confronts Will later over sharing a video of him mid-seizure online, Ravi is horrified and takes to the street in search of his son. Once he’s found him, Ravi insists that the entire family return to the flat.
As Lauren continues her bid to snag half of the car lot, she takes Alfie up on his offer to introduce her to a vintage car supplier and strikes a deal with Phil to ensure they’re sale-worthy, but she’s taken aback when the first car arrives.
Tuesday, April 21
Mark inspects the car the supplier has delivered to Lauren. Though he’s forced to break the bad news that she won’t make a penny on the car, he does promise to help her recoup her money.
At crisis point, Ravi insists that he, Priya, Nugget and Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) remain home for a ‘reset day’, suggesting games and films. It quickly dawns on Priya, though, that the situation is becoming more dire by the minute and as she tries to escape, Ravi insists they all remain safe, together. As the situation escalates, Nugget learns a horrifying truth and confronts his dad.
Elaine is out of her element at the council gala, while Ian takes to it like a duck to water. After she clashes with another guest, Elaine and Ian finally decide to end their feud.
Wednesday, April 22
As Nugget verbally lashes out at Ravi, Priya tries to escape, but Ravi’s quick to stop her. Playing smart, Priya suggests they leave Walford together.
When Ravi agrees, they take a car from the car lot, though Priya’s aim is to get Ravi to hospital as quickly as possible. As he realises her plan and starts to question her, Nugget has a seizure. With the chaos in the car, Priya takes her eyes off the road and they crash into Max and Cindy.
When the Mitchell’s try to support Lexi over her school truancy, Sam calls in Phil, knowing he’s the only one who can get through to her, but also delivers some heart breaking news: Nigel Bates’ (Paul Bradley) pneumonia is progressing.
Thursday, April 23
When news of Nigel’s ill health reaches Mark and Sam, he suggests contacting Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp), though Sam says she’s already tried to no avail. Struck, Mark leaves him a voicemail, determined to reunite the Mitchell siblings.
As the dust settles on the scene of the car crash, everyone is shaken, though Ravi quickly scrambles to his feet and heads back to Walford. Max and Cindy emerge from their car, and share a moment before heading to hospital to get checked over.