EastEnders erupts as killer Reiss stages deadly return

EastEnders’ explosive and game-changing week continues on Tuesday February 18, with a colossal explosion set to rip through the Queen Vic, placing lives in peril. Killer Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) is back, leaving Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) and Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) in peril, with Reiss having little to lose. In other developments, we will see big scenes in Phil Mitchell’s (Steve McFadden) storyline as well as the reveal of Cindy Beale’s (Michelle Collins) attacker at LONG last.

It’s shaping up to be quite the night – we’re glad to have you with us as we all enjoy the episode as a nation!. Thanks for joining us! But, before we go, let’s take a look at what’s next…. At The Arches terrified Grant, Linda and Nigel desperately try to reach Phil and beg him not to harm himself. But having hit rock bottom, Phil believes there is no other way out. Can his loved ones find a way to reach him?.

There’s total panic at The Vic as the people trapped inside face a desperate fight to escape. Outside, Jack and others try to heroically save as many of their friends and neighbours as they can, as parts of The Vic teeter dangerously close to collapse. As the rescue mission gets underway, not everyone will get out of the smouldering Vic alive…. Denise returns to the Square to discover the horror unfolding at The Vic. With Ravi and Jack caught up in what’s happening, Denise must face her feelings for them both but just who will Denise choose?.

So much still to look forward to!. With Reiss crashed into the Vic, the flames are gathering. The disaster happened after Reiss was forced to swerve around Ian and now the inferno is licking gas cannisters, with George desperate to evacuate the pub. But is this the end for some punters? And what about Reiss, where has he gone!?. We need Grant, Linda and Nigel to get to Phil before it’s too late!. EastEnders’ music choices are never accidental!.

Love is truly dead! EastEnders fans – including us – have been left gutted as Martin has rejected Stacey’s declaration of love. It came after Martin laughed off claims he would marry Ruby. Asked why she was so interested, Stacey told Martin that she still liked him. But the reunion was not to be, with Martin telling an upset Stacey that he is tired of her playing with his mind. Ouch!. EastEnders seems to have finally revealed the truth about who tried to kill Cindy, with Kathy unmasked as the would be assailant. Ian had initially been accused by his gun-toting ex and, inexplicably, he then tried to convince her that Peter dunnit, presumably because he knew she’d never report him.

But Kathy soon arrived to tell the whole truth. We think, anyway. Who even knows with this storyline?!. Ian attacked Cindy!? After all of these denials?. Cindy caught him with the locket and it’s all but confirmed. But he is still telling her it’s not him. Is he telling her the truth?. Another twist is coming…. It was a dramatic start to the week and, with the episode not available online early for a change, viewing figures increased to around 3 million (which will increase once catch-up is taken into account).

This closed the gap between ‘Enders and rival soaps Corrie and Emmerdale, both of which were watched by 3.2 million. All very close!. Same, Philip. Same. As some of our favourite characters face the ultimate peril this week, today we at least learnt someone who survives. The actress ruled out a leading theory on who dies. Read more here. It’s going to be a cracking night in Albert Square – I hope you’re braced for it!.

After THAT cliffhanger, we will find out who clobbered Cindy at Christmas. Wonder if your predictions were right?. Meanwhile, Reiss is back on the Square and comes face to face with Bianca – how much trouble will she be in?. Stacey wants to finally tell Martin how she feels – but does he feel the same?. And who is in most danger when the Queen Vic blows up?. We’re about to find out all of the above….

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