Gray’s sinister plan is put into action in EastEnders – and Jordan is in danger

| Freelance soaps writer Published July 27, 2026 11:59pm Time in prison hasn’t changed Gray (Picture: BBC) Ever since Gray Atkins’ (Toby-Alexander Smith) guileful granny Shelia Atkins (Sheila Ruskins) rocked up in EastEnders a few weeks back, it was clear things were only ever going to end badly – and unfortunately for Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams) that turns out to be the case next week when she puts killer Gray’s sinister plan into action. Chelsea has recently been letting Shelia spend time with her and Gray’s son Jordan (Jahsaiah Williams), as she has been helping with medical costs associated with the youngster’s recovery after he was mowed down by Ian Beale’s (Adam Woodyatt) car. Shelia has done everything to earn Chelsea’s trust, but little does she realise, however, that she has been in secret cahoots with imprisoned Gray, who is serving a life sentence for the murders of Chantelle Atkins (Jessica Plummer), Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadami) and Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White). Gray is desperate to form some sort of bond with his son, who he has not seen since he was finally brought to justice back in 2022. Gray and Chelsea’s son Jordan is in a wheelchair as a result of Ian hitting him with his car (Picture: BBC) Next week, Chelsea lets Sheila spend time alone with Jordan when she needs a babysitter so that she can visit her mum Denise Fox (Diane Parish) in hospital, amid her treatment for blood cancer. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. During her time with her great-grandson, Shelia darkly tests Jordan’s ability to keep a secret by taking him out and making him promise not to tell anyone about it. They have a close call, but Shelia is assured Jordan will do what she and Gray need next, so she starts to put his plan into action. Gray is using Sheila to his advantage (Picture: BBC) Quite what the pair have in store remains to be seen, but Gray is thrilled when Shelia updates him on the latest developments. However, their scheming hits a snag when Chelsea grows suspicious about something Jordan says, before a knock at the door soon worsens the situation. Shelia is left shaken and soon calls Gray to regroup – what danger are the devious duo about to unleash? EastEnders airs these scenes from Monday 3rd August at 7.30pm on BBC One or stream first from 6am on iPlayer. Deals of the Day Wuka launches the UK’s first period-proof swimwear for heavy flows Bridgerton fans are rushing to buy these new Netflix-inspired perfumes now £12 off The affordable summer wardrobe update you'll wear from rooftop drinks to beach holidays The £7.99 lip balm beauty fans love for glossy, hydrated lips just dropped four new shades This Keskine hydrogel mask could fix your summer skin Arrow MORE: EastEnders court violence erupts as Ian Beale is jailed Arrow MORE: EastEnders exit ‘sealed’ for Ian Beale after 41 years as shocking fate is confirmed Arrow MORE: Denise in EastEnders is left utterly disgusted by revelation from Chelsea The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.