It's a huge week in EastEnders next week, as the highly anticipated 40th anniversary live week is finally here - but not everyone will make it out alive as parts of The Vic teeter dangerously close to collapse... Fans will be treated to a one hour 40th anniversary special episode on Wednesday February 19th - followed by the live episode on Thursday 20th. During the live episode, viewers will find out the results of the public vote - whether Denise decides to pick Ravi or Jack.
All is looking positive at the start of the week, as the Square prepares for Honey and Billy's wedding. But will the pair say 'I do' after their fourth attempt to walk down the aisle?. Phil's mental health continues to decline as Linda becomes increasingly worried that he's a danger to himself. Her fears are proved right after she finds devastating evidence at No. 55. Grant, Linda and Nigel desperately try to reach Phil to beg him not to harm himself, but when he's at rock bottom he believes there's no other way out. Can his family and friends find a way to reach him?.
Elsewhere, Cindy is still determined to find her attacker as she interrupts the wedding celebrations in The Vic to make a shocking accusation, leaving guests shocked when she publicly exposes them. Armed and dangerous, Cindy has a showdown with the person in possession of her missing locket. However, a a shock twist turns the situation on its head. Will she finally discover who 'left her for dead'?.
Later in the week, there's a huge explosion at the Vic as two dramatic showdowns lead to a series of unfortunate events. With those trapped inside facing a desperate fight to escape, not everyone will make it out as Jack and others try to rescue as many as they can... With Jack and Ravi both caught up in the horror at the Vic, Denise must face her feelings. It's decision time for the public - but will it be Ravi or Jack who gets a knock at the door that changes everything? It's all down to the public vote...
It's not only Denise who finds herself in a love triangle, as elsewhere, Jean tries to convince Stacey to tell Martin how she really feels. Elsewhere, killer Reiss returns to Walford and terrifies Bianca when he creeps into Number 25, ending up in a furious confrontation where she goes out to ensure he pays for his crimes. EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.* Follow Mirror Celebs and TV on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .
