Kat rescues gloomy Kim after she is left heartbroken over Denise in EastEnders

Kim and Cindy prepare to let loose at their joint hen party(Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) Kim Fox is supposed to be celebrating one of the happiest moments of her life in EastEnders next week, but things don’t exactly go to plan when Denise leaves her feeling heartbroken. It’s the day of Kim and Cindy Beale’s joint hen dos, but Kim’s plans quickly take a back seat when she heads to hospital to celebrate with Denise. Kim is understandably excited to spend some time with her sister, but it soon becomes clear that Denise isn’t really up for celebrating. With Denise unable to get into the hen do spirit, Kim cuts the celebrations short and heads back to the Square feeling rather deflated. Thankfully, Kat Slater is on hand to pick up the pieces. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Kat spots that Kim is down and does her best to lift her spirits, encouraging her to put the disappointment behind her and join Cindy’s celebrations. It could be just what Kim needs, particularly with so much going on around her. Denise has been struggling more than ever(Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) While Kim is dealing with her disappointment, Cindy’s hen do is already threatening to descend into chaos thanks to Max Branning. Max wakes up in Priya Nandra-Hart’s bed after the pair spent the night together and immediately realises he’s overslept. Things become even more awkward when he spots several missed calls from Cindy. Panicking, Max quickly gets dressed and heads out, only to bump into Cindy at the café. He manages to come up with an excuse for his late arrival, and surprisingly, Cindy seems to buy it. With no idea what Max has really been up to, Cindy then ropes Priya into helping with the last-minute preparations for the hen party. For Priya, though, the situation is becoming increasingly uncomfortable. She knows she’s helping Cindy organise her celebrations while secretly carrying on an affair with Max, and the guilt is starting to get to her. Things become even more complicated when Ravi Gulati invites Priya to the Boxing Den. Ravi pops the question… (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) There, he has a huge surprise waiting for her and gets down on one knee to propose. Suddenly, Priya is faced with an impossible situation. She has been sneaking around with Max, while Ravi is ready to take their relationship to the next level. After the proposal, Priya makes a decision. She heads straight to Max’s flat, determined to put an end to their affair once and for all. But with Cindy’s hen celebrations still taking place, Priya can’t exactly disappear without raising questions. Instead, she returns to help with the festivities, attempting to put the drama with Max behind her. And while Kim may have been left heartbroken by Denise, Kat looks determined to make sure her friend doesn’t spend her big day feeling miserable. Deals of the Day Parents can save up to 30% on Kickers school shoes ahead of the new term The back-to-school hack that's helping parents avoid queues and sold-out sizes Could your hair be wavy rather than straight? This brand thinks so Could your star sign improve your skincare routine? This new beauty launch thinks so Best skincare for menopausal skin? This dermatologist-created treatment is tailored to you With weddings, secret affairs and surprise proposals all colliding on the Square, it certainly won’t be a quiet hen do. Arrow MORE: Denise hit with yet more upsetting news in EastEnders as her future hangs in the balance Arrow MORE: EastEnders casts major TV star for tragic Denise cancer story – and he’s not alone Arrow MORE: All EastEnders spoilers for next week as Ian works with serial killer Gray to destroy Chelsea The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.