EastEnders Spoilers Next Week: Avani’s Breakdown & Ravi’s Fury (March 24-27, 2025)

Walford is in for a week of heartbreak, confrontations, and unexpected twists as Avani faces a terrifying ordeal, Phil struggles with a secret being exposed, Linda takes a major step in her life, and a sibling rivalry turns competitive.

Avani’s Nightmare: A Traumatic Police Encounter

Avani Nandra-Hart tries to help Lily Slater cope with her grief over Martin Fowler’s absence, suggesting they, along with Amy Mitchell, skip school for a fun day out. Priya Nandra-Hart catches them but reluctantly agrees to turn a blind eye, believing Avani is just trying to cheer up her friend.

Their harmless adventure takes a dark turn when they run into Marvin, the boy who once sold Avani vapes. Marvin offers them drugs, which Avani refuses, but when the police arrive and find pills near Avani’s feet, they assume the worst. The girls are taken to the station, and while Amy and Lily are collected by Jack Branning and Jean Slater, Avani is left alone—her parents, Priya and Ravi Gulati, unaware of what’s happening.

Things take a horrifying turn when Avani is told she will be strip-searched. Despite her terror, she refuses to have an appropriate adult present. Meanwhile, Suki Panesar, alerted by Jean, rushes to the station and is devastated by what she finds. However, Avani refuses to let her file a complaint.

Once home, tensions explode when Priya confronts Avani about her whereabouts, unaware of what she has just endured. When Priya finally learns the truth, she is furious and storms off to confront Detective Jack Branning about his officers’ actions. The weight of it all becomes too much for Avani, who lashes out at Suki and Amy before disappearing.

Later, Avani is found unconscious in the playground, having consumed a bottle of vodka. Priya and Ravi are frantic as they rush her to the doctor. Suki fills Ravi in on what happened at the police station, and his fury is uncontrollable. Ravi has always been fiercely protective of his daughter, and now, with Avani in such a fragile state, he’s ready to take action—but how far will he go?

Phil’s Secret Exposed: A Ticking Time Bomb

Phil Mitchell is back home, trying to move forward after his recent struggles. His close friend Nigel Bates, battling young-onset dementia, has been a pillar of support, but Phil isn’t ready for the rest of Walford to know about his time in a psychiatric hospital.

However, when Nigel makes mistakes at the café, an exasperated Phil snaps and blurts out Nigel’s diagnosis to Bernie Taylor. A humiliated Nigel is furious, but his anger quickly turns to regret. Phil, on the other hand, tries to act like nothing has happened, though George Knight senses he’s struggling.

George reaches out to Linda Carter for advice on how to support Phil. She encourages him to keep pushing, and eventually, George invites Phil to be his sparring partner at the boxing gym. The session helps Phil open up, giving George an idea—starting a club called “Box and Banter” for men over 40.

But while Phil may be making progress, Nigel is still hiding from the truth. As Linda texts to ask how his doctor’s appointment went, Nigel lies—will he ever accept the help he needs?

Linda’s Leap of Faith: A New Beginning?

Linda Carter finally gets confirmation that her insurance payout will help rebuild The Queen Vic, but Elaine Knight immediately takes control, leaving Linda feeling sidelined. Seeking distraction, Kim Fox suggests she should start dating again.

Linda, hesitant at first, decides to focus on matchmaking instead, trying to set up her son Johnny with Felix Baker. But with Felix’s departure from Walford looming, their future together seems uncertain.

As Linda reflects on her own promise to move on and be happy, she finally agrees to let Kim set her up. Nervously preparing for her date with a man named Jeff, Linda receives some reassurance from Johnny before heading out to meet him at Harry’s Bar. But will this be the fresh start she needs?

Sisters at War: Gina vs. Anna

Gina and Anna Knight both set their sights on a bar job at Harry’s Bar, but with only one position available, Nicola Mitchell tells them they’ll have to compete for it.

When they show up for their trial shift, they’re met not by Nicola but by Harry himself—a troublemaker with a knack for getting under Gina’s skin. As he pushes her buttons throughout the shift, tensions escalate. Will Gina keep her cool, or will Harry’s mind games cost her the job?

With emotions running high and tensions rising, next week in Walford promises to be explosive. Will Avani recover from her trauma? Can Phil and Nigel face their demons? And will Linda finally find happiness again? Stay tuned for all the drama on EastEnders!