New scandals confirmed after Zoe death as EastEnders spoilers reveal happens next

Walford is set to be rocked again by two scandals (Picture: BBC / Metro) Emotions ran high and Max Branning (Jake Wood) made quite the admission of guilt regarding Zoe Slater’s (Michelle Ryan) death in a high-octane EastEnders – and there’s much more drama to follow tomorrow. Zoe met a tragic end after sustaining a head wound, dying in the small hours of the morning in bed at the Vic. Her sudden passing sent shockwaves through Albert Square, with the Slater clan consumed with grief in the aftermath. Max, meanwhile, was left reeling to learn of Zoe’s demise, confiding in Oscar (Pierre Counihan-Moullier) that he feels guilty as he saw Zoe shortly before her death and, mistakenly presuming she was drunk, he did nothing to help. While the aftermath of his confession will continue in the next episode of the BBC One soap – and there are also big developments in store elsewhere, including for Penny (Kitty Castledine), who gives birth in upcoming scenes. For a first look at what’s in store tomorrow, here’s everything we know so far. What happens next in EastEnders? New spoilers for Wednesday, September 16 With Max having confessed to seeing Zoe prior to her death, he’ll no doubt be worried about what Oscar will do with this information and if it will get back to the Slaters. And speaking of Oscar, it’s not long before he’s talking to Josh Goodwin (Joshua Vaughn) after Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) worries about how his grandson is bottling up his feelings about Zoe’s death. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video As the boys discuss Zoe, old feelings resurface and it’s not long before they’re kissing. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. The question is: will Jasmine (Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness) find out? And if so, how will she react? There are more emotional scenes for the Slaters on the cards too, while Gemma Hawkins (Patricia Potter) attempts to settle into the community – but her efforts to cook for the grieving family don’t exactly go to plan! Oscar is on hand to help support Josh (Picture: BBC) Elsewhere, Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota) is set to celebrate his 30th birthday, with Penny determined to make it one to remember. And let’s just say she gets her wish. Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) worries when she sees Penny upset and goes to support her. Penny reveals that she intends to tell Vinny he might not be the baby’s dad. Lauren attempts to dissuade her from such a thing but Penny is adamant that it’s the right thing to do. Penny welcomes her baby – but a big secret is set to explode (Picture: BBC) But before she has a chance to say anything, her waters break! She is taken to the hospital while Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) and Gina Knight (Francesca Henry) attempt to sober Vinny up and get him to the hospital in time for the birth. Their efforts prove successful and Vinny arrives in time for he and Penny to welcome a baby son. Later, Penny confides in Lauren that she’ll keep shtum about the fact that Vinny might not be the dead – but little do they know that someone has overheard! Deals of the Day An Instagram mattress left me with back pain – this one completely changed my mind Book Val d'Isère, Val Thorens and Tignes for less in Club Med's ski sale Save 25% on red light therapy masks, sauna blankets and sleep gadgets in Bon Charge sale The viral LED face mask with over 350 lights that's currently discounted by £100 A friend said I looked 'snatched' – I credit this new Charlotte Tilbury powder EastEnders airs these scenes Wednesday September 16 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: Jessie Wallace reminds distraught EastEnders fans what she can do as Kat Arrow MORE: EastEnders legend admits role in Zoe’s death with shockwaves following Arrow MORE: EastEnders’ Cindy declares war on Max and she’s unstoppable The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.