Another major baby twist and Zoe aftermath as EastEnders spoilers reveal what happens next

| Deputy Soaps Editor Published September 17, 2026 7:23pm Updated September 17, 2026 7:23pm More shocking twists confirmed for next week (Picture: BBC / Metro) Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) issued a dark threat in EastEnders, vowing to kill whoever left her beloved Zoe (Michelle Ryan) to die, unaware that the culprit in question – Max Branning (Jake Wood) – was right in front of her. The BBC One soap has aired a devastating week, which saw the Slaters discover that iconic character Zoe had died, in dramatic fashion as Max squirmed, knowing he’d be on borrowed time if Kat eve uncovered the truth. Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine), meanwhile, discovered that Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) had found out that she’s unsure of who the father of her newborn baby is – and that Priya is in a similar dilemma herself, with her unborn child the product of an affair with Max! Baby Ethan was named, solving one of the big mysteries of the flash-forward episode transmitted earlier in the year, and Oscar (Pierre Counihan-Moullier) was forced to end things with Josh Goodwin (Joshua Vaughn) out of loyalty to dad Max, who fears his role in leaving Zoe to die could out if his son continues to hang around the dearly departed show legend’s children. And thus concludes another week in the Square. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video But if you fancy finding out what’s coming up in Walford next week then you’re in luck as I’ve got some fresh spoilers from Monday’s visit to the Square for you. What happens next in EastEnders? New spoilers for Monday, September 21 Completely unaware of what he did, Kat turns to Max for help in locating the man responsible for leaving Zoe to die. Alfie Moon (Shane Richie), meanwhile, talks to Denise Fox (Diane Parish), who decides to speak to grieving Kat in a bid to get through to her. The Slaters decide to plant a tree in memory of Zoe – and Kat’s absence is felt. An unexpected return (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron) Elsewhere, Penny and Vinny (Shiv Jalota) return home to the Square with baby Ethan but they’re interrupted when Vinny is called in to bail out Suki (Balvinder Sopal), who has been arrested! The shocks just keep coming as, when he arrives at the station, he finds sister Ash (Sakira Vel) in custody for drunk and disorderly behaviour. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Ash reveals she’s intent on staying for a few weeks, which takes Vinny and Penny by surprise. Suki doesn’t want to get in touch with Ash but Eve (Heather Peace) encourages her to reconsider. Suki ultimately changes her mind – but she’s unaware that Ash has overheard everything. Priya and Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara), meanwhile, head to the hospital for a scan. They discuss sharing their baby news with the family, unaware that Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) was on the Tube with them – and she heard everything! Will she put two and two together and work out that Priya’s child is actually Max’s? Either way, she orders Priya to leave the Square. Craig eventually responds to Amy’s messages (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron) Elsewhere, Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd) is frustrated as Craig Ingram (Matthew James Bailey) doesn’t answer her messages. Eventually, Craig gets in touch, blaming work for his lack of response. Jack (Scott Maslen), however, reveals to Denise that Craig has been suspended. Will Amy learn the truth? Deals of the Day Primark's new £14 co-ord has autumn styling on a budget covered An Instagram mattress left me with back pain – this one completely changed my mind Book Val d'Isère, Val Thorens and Tignes for less in Club Med's ski sale From £700 MacBooks to discounted iPhones, the best Apple tech for studentsb Save 25% on red light therapy masks, sauna blankets and sleep gadgets in Bon Charge sale EastEnders airs these scenes Monday September 21 at 7:30pm on BBC One or stream from 6am on BBC iPlayer If you’ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. Arrow MORE: All EastEnders spoilers for next week as culprit who destroys Max Branning is ‘confirmed’ Arrow MORE: How Zoe died confirmed and new Penny twist as EastEnders spoilers reveal what’s next Arrow MORE: Exit for Priya ‘confirmed’ in EastEnders as vengeful Cindy drives her out of Walford The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.