Dark Kat and Alfie twist and revenge is sought as EastEnders spoilers confirm what happens next

| Deputy Soaps Editor Published October 15, 2026 7:45pm Updated October 15, 2026 7:45pm Things took a dark turn (Picture: BBC / Metro) Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) and Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) have agreed to get revenge on behalf of Zoe (Michelle Ryan) in EastEnders as they begins a search for the man who left her to die. Zoe tragically died last month after hitting her head, with subsequent scenes confirming that someone had been with her moments before she passed. Viewers know that someone to be Max Branning (Jake Wood) but Kat remains in the dark. Consumed with grief, she pushed her loved ones – particularly Alfie – away, ending their marriage. But as she headed off in the rain through a forest, she contacted her one true love and apologised. Alfie wasted little time in tracking down his beloved Kat, who asked for his help in finding the man who left Zoe for dead, revealing that she wants his blood. Our visits to Walford might be finished for the week but there is plenty more drama to follow, as Kat and Alfie begin their quest, while Craig Ingram (Matthew James Bailey) does the unthinkable, leaving Denzel Danes (Jaden Ladega) devastated. Here’s what unfolds on Monday! What happens next in EastEnders? New spoilers for Monday, October 19 United following their heart-to-heart, Kat and Alfie resolve to track down the man she believes left Zoe to die. The couple set off in search of the former owner of Charlie’s cab, who Zoe clashed with hours before her demise. They’re successful in their quest, locating the man in question, who assures them that he’s been cleared by the police. The news comes as a blow to Kat but she’s not giving up, vowing to get justice for her Zoe. Jasmine Fisher (Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness), however, grows suspicious of Kat’s behaviour and questions Alfie on what she’s up to. Kat and Alfie are on a mission (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron) Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Will Alfie spill? And is Kat close to finding out about Max’s role in Zoe’s demise? Speaking of Max, the lothario is on a mission to get Suki Panesar-Unwin (Balvinder Sopal) to sell him No.31 but his attention is soon elsewhere when Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) returns from their honeymoon with a new man. Cindy is back – with a new man (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron) Cindy is determined to look forward but she is upset when her card is declined. Max agrees to help her out financially but, upon finding lipstick in his flat, Cindy is determined to find out who the mystery woman he’s been seeing is. Elsewhere, Denzel is worried as his blackmailer – aka Craig – makes it clear that his intimate images will be leaked if he doesn’t pay up. Nugget (Juhaim Rasul Choudhury) attempts to steal money from the Minute Mart in a bid to help him out but his plan doesn’t work out. Denzel is touched when Howie (Delroy Atkinson) and Kim Fox (Tameka Empson) surprise him with a signet ring ahead of his birthday but he subsequently pawns it to raise the cash needed. Denzel is left horrified by what happens next (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron) Later, his family and friends gather to celebrate his birthday as Craig watches from afar. Amy confronts Craig over his actions and, seething with jealously, he decides to send the picture to Howie and Kim anyway, with Denzel’s loved ones horrified. And as for the Hawkins, Gemma (Patricia Potter) and Jodie (Anna Constable) attempt to keep their car troubles under wraps from Ned (Jamie Bamber) but there’s a bit of a hiccup in their plan when Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) won’t assist. Deals of the Day My skin always suffers when the heating goes on but this serum changed that The skincare formula that finally took the guesswork out of my routine Families can save up to 20% on summer 2027 holidays in Club Med's four-day sale Cold mornings are coming and this is the dressing gown I want to live in Most of us aren't getting enough fibre – this easy supplement could change that EastEnders airs these scenes Monday October 19 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: EastEnders’ Kat spirals into a breakdown despite intervention from Phil Arrow MORE: All EastEnders spoilers for next week as show icons reach breaking point Arrow MORE: EastEnders’ Kat and Alfie split ‘confirmed’ after 24 years in colossal showdown The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.