Max makes huge decision he will regret amid Janine’s EastEnders return

Max goes full Max Branning once more (Picture: BBC) With just two months to go until we receive the answers to Max Branning’s (Jake Wood) flashforward episode in EastEnders, it’s hardly surprising he finds himself in another nightmare situation next week. Amid the chaos of Lee Carter’s (Danny Hatchard) return, Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) learns in upcoming episodes that he spent the night on Sean Slater’s (Rob Kazinsky) floor after too many drinks. Before she has a chance to chastise him, Linda answers a call on his phone and is completely shocked by what she hears. After turning to Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) and Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) for support, Linda later speaks to Max about the developments. Max tries to support Linda, but they’re interrupted due to the fact Lee is making a drunken scene at the pub. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Janine is soon back in Walford to cause more carnage (Picture: BBC) Realising that she needs some answers, Linda heads off to confront Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks). Following their showdown, Linda returns home and refuses to believe what she’s discovered from Janine. She has a heart to heart with Max, and conclude that they’ll face the situation head on and get further answers from Janine. Just as this happens though, Max makes a decision – and it could be one that he lives to regret. Max is quickly left feeling regretful (Picture: BBC) Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Later, Linda prepares to tell Lee, Nancy Carter (Maddy Hill) and Johnny Carter (Charlie Suff) the truth of what she has discovered but the siblings vanish, leaving Linda and Max with no choice but to head out and look for them. When Zack Hudson (James Farrar) finds Nancy, things descend into chaos as she realises her waters have broken. As the week draws to a close, Max is seen in the pub. He is drowning his sorrows, full of regret over his actions. Deals of the Day Cold mornings are coming and this is the dressing gown I want to live in We're adding this discounted NEOM gift set straight to basket Want an LED face mask for less? This Black Friday deal could save you hundreds This teeth whitening sale could save you up to 64% before Black Friday These Simba Black Friday deals are too good for tired shoppers to ignore But what has he done? Arrow MORE: Killer Janine’s EastEnders story so far and her most audacious and shocking acts Arrow MORE: All EastEnders cast returns, exits and new arrivals coming up in 2026 Arrow MORE: Charlie Brooks reveals why evil Janine is back in EastEnders amid Linda’s explosive exit The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.