EastEnders fans will see some major moments next week on the BBC soap, with the return of a character, more than one bombshell and some big news for Lauren Branning

EastEnders fans can expect huge drama next week, spoilers have teased.

There’s plenty of bombshells, discoveries and twists ahead. We have a former character making their way back to the BBC soap after a recent baby bombshell.

We also have one character finally getting some answers about their health amid speculation over an injury. There’s possible drama head for one couple ahead of their wedding, and one character has a big decision to make.

The biggest plot unfolding next week is the return of Ruby Allen. The character had been in prison after being set up by the Slaters as revenge for her framing Stacey Slater for something she did not do.

Chrissie Watts recently returned and dropped the bombshell that she’d seen Ruby in prison, sharing a cell with her. But she revealed Ruby was moved after she had her baby, backing her claims when she left in 2021 that she was pregnant with Martin Fowler’s child.

In upcoming scenes Sharon Watts prepares to tell Martin about Ruby and soon drops the news he has a son. Martin confides in ex Stacey, who questions whether it’s true and soon enough Ruby arrives and shocks them both.

But there’s chaos when Ruby accuses Martin of stealing from her, but Sharon corrects her. Martin demands to know if they have a child together, and Ruby finally admits they have a son.

After a war of words with Stacey though, she drops another bombshell sending them all reeling, as Martin prepares for battle. Elsewhere on the show, Elaine Peacock risks upsetting fiancé George Knight with a big decision.

A moment at her hen do leaves her shaken, and her confused loved ones ask what’s wrong. But while she initially refuses to talk about it, Linda presses Elaine to explain, and she tells her daughter the truth.

When Elaine later admits to George that she wants a prenup, how will he react? There’s also more scenes for Jean Slater, who gets a phone call from an investment company and there’s an offer.

Finally there’s a bombshell for Lauren Branning, who continues to struggle in pain next week weeks on from the crush at the club. Tearful Lauren admits she’s not coping and has booked a GP appointment, and she’s told she needs to reduce her pain medication.

With Lauren worried, Anna Knight wonders if Lauren might be pregnant. Lauren does a test, and it’s revealed to be positive.

EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.