Major Craig and Amy shocker and Max reels as EastEnders spoilers reveal what happens next week

| Deputy Soaps Editor Published October 22, 2026 7:28pm Updated October 22, 2026 7:28pm Just when you thought it couldn’t get any more shocking – it does! (Picture: BBC / Metro) Max Branning (Jake Wood) gambled with Amy Mitchell’s (Ellie Dadd) safety to line his own pockets in EastEnders as he refrained from informing brother Jack (Scott Maslen) that she’s in a relationship with dodgy Craig Ingram (Matthew James Bailey). Craig has been grooming local teen Amy for months after he crossed paths with her while investigating the attack on Joel Marshall. Jack remains in the dark about who his daughter has been seeing but he has grown concerned about her behaviour as of late and wondered if it had anything to do with her mystery fella. Max, meanwhile, is facing financial and emotional ruin after Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) demanded he pay her £50k in exchange for her silence over his role in leaving Zoe (Michelle Ryan) to die. When Amy came to him asking for help in getting her inheritance money, Max was unsure and, upon seeing her get into Craig’s car, he resolved to tell Jack of the danger Amy is facing. But with Cindy in his ear about how time is running out to pay up, he instead kept shtum about Amy, agreeing to help her in exchange for the cash to pay Cindy off. What a way to end a high-octane week in the Square and if you’re eager to find out what’s to come next then you’re in luck as we’ve got a taster of Monday’s visit to Walford. What happens next in EastEnders? New spoilers for Monday, October 26 Following his discussion with Amy, Max meets with Jack and they have a chat. However, their conversation is cut short by Oscar Branning (Pierre Counihan-Moullier), who reveals that he saw Amy and Craig together – and they’re preparing to leave Walford. Max and Jack are determined to find out where Craig has taken Amy (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. Horrified, Jack and Max race across the Square – but they’re too late as Craig and Amy speed off together. Has Jack finally discovered the truth about Amy? And just how much danger is she truly in? And as for Max, is his role in all of this set to be exposed? Elsewhere, Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) returns with son Lee (Danny Hatchard), who was unsuccessful in tracking down Jess. But they’re in for quite the shock when Jess shows up herself – and exposes Lee’s secrets in front of the Carter clan! Lee has some serious explaining to do (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) Linda is horrified and she soon finds evidence to prove that Jess was telling the truth. As tensions escalate, Lee lashes out. Over at the Vic, the Slaters prepare for Zoe’s funeral. Deals of the Day See London's Christmas lights from an open-top double-decker bus this winter 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 EastEnders airs these scenes Monday October 26 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 show legend is laid to rest in devastating scenes Arrow MORE: Max comeuppance ‘confirmed’ amid Zoe twist and Cindy grins as EastEnders spoilers reveal what’s next Arrow MORE: Who is AJ Branning in EastEnders and how is she connected to Max and Cindy? The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.