Lee panicked in EastEnders as Linda has worked out the shock truth about Jess

| Deputy Soaps Editor Published October 7, 2026 10:12am Updated October 7, 2026 10:12am Linda is worried about the real reason things went awry between Lee and Jess (Picture: BBC / Metro) EastEnders spoilers follow for Wednesday’s (October 7) episode, which can now be streamed on BBC iPlayer. The episode in question will air at 7:30pm. Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) was determined to get answers about what really happened between son Lee (Danny Hatchard) and partner Jess after something Callum Highway (Tony Clay) said piqued her interest. Lee, as viewers know, returned to the Square earlier in the week with sister Nancy (Maddy Hill), who confirmed that she was pregnant with his baby. All sorts of thoughts went through Linda’s – and no doubt the viewers’ – head when such a revelation was made but Lee explained the situation further, revealing that Nancy is a surrogate for him and his partner Jess. According to Lee, Jess has vanished without a trace and blocked Lee on all platforms. As a result, Nancy sought legal advice from brother Johnny (Charlie Suff), who confirmed that – if she doesn’t surrender her parental rights – then Jess need not know about the birth of the baby. Linda, meanwhile, was adamant that her clan have no more secrets – but it turned out that Lee hadn’t been completely honest about what happened with Jess, who attempted to make contact in subsequent scenes. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Lee answered the call and told Jess to stay away, claiming that the baby is nothing to do with her. In typical Linda fashion, it didn’t take long for the matriarch to work out that something was awry in Lee’s story – especially after Callum informed her that Lee said he’d had a lucky escape from Jess. This conflicted with the version of events he’d told her previously and thus Linda decided to snoop, hoping to get answers. When she couldn’t get access to her son’s phone, she proceeded to quiz him further. Lee, however, stuck to what he’d said previously, claiming that he cannot find or get in touch with Jess. Lee is hiding the truth about what happened with Jess (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. As Lee enjoyed a drink with Nancy and Johnny, he was panicked to receive a text from Linda, who claimed to have spoken to Jess. He rushed to the B&B, where Linda revealed she lied in a bid to see how he would react – and her plan worked, with Lee evidently worried about the prospect of her talking to his ex. Again, Lee stuck to his story, claiming that Jess is nowhere to be found. Unwilling to let this go, Linda resolved to take a trip with her son in order to locate Jess, which left Lee all the more frustrated. The question is: now that she knows there’s more to this than meets the eye, will Linda succeed in getting the truth out of Lee? Will they locate Jess? And if so, will the real reason for the distance between she and Lee come to light? Deals of the Day Kurt Geiger's new Notting Hill collection is a love letter to London's chaotic weather I’ve found the Hoover gadget that could make cleaning your floors so much easier I tried L'Oréal Paris's new PDRN serum and my skin looked glossier after one use This new Cricut gadget turns your favourite photos into stickers in minutes From kitchen hatches to burgundy walls – the biggest home trends for 2027 EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays 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: Astonished EastEnders fans blast incest claims as Nancy and Lee twist rocks a nation Arrow MORE: The truth about Nancy and Lee’s baby bombshell as EastEnders spoilers confirm what happens next Arrow MORE: Who are Nancy and Lee Carter in EastEnders and how are they related? The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.