Beloved EastEnders resident collapses as a family is thrown into panic

Walford is bracing for a dramatic and emotional week, as the sudden collapse of a beloved resident sends shockwaves through the Square. For one family, a long-awaited moment of peace is shattered, and hidden tensions come bubbling to the surface.

What begins as a sweet return home for Harry and Gina quickly spirals into panic, fear, and deep concern.

After a much-needed romantic weekend away, Harry and Gina return to Albert Square more smitten than ever. With Harry hopeful about the future and feeling more settled than he has in weeks, it should be a fresh start. But that optimism is quickly shattered when he walks into The Arches and discovers Kojo collapsed on the floor.

Gina and Harry in an embrace while in the pub in EastEnders
A romantic break that ends in disaster… (Picture: BBC)

The moment hits Harry hard. Kojo isn’t just his friend; he’s family. And in an instant, Harry is forced to confront the possibility that Kojo’s increasingly dangerous involvement with Ravi and Okie may have taken a serious toll.

Although Harry has tried to keep it together now, faced with a medical emergency and a visible wake-up call, Harry can no longer turn a blind eye. The illusion of safety is gone, and he will do anything to keep Kojo out of trouble.

Desperate to get out of this mess, Harry heads straight to Ravi. But his fears and frustrations are coldly dismissed. Ravi, ever the master manipulator, refuses to take responsibility, brushing aside Kojo’s collapse as if it’s not his problem.

Frustrated and out of options, Harry turns to someone he hopes might be able to help, Teddy. Though Teddy has tried to stay on the fringes of Ravi’s shady empire, Harry’s plea pulls him into the centre of the storm.

Teddy’s decision to get involved could prove risky. With Ravi growing increasingly unpredictable, anyone digging too deep could quickly find themselves in danger. But Harry sees no other way for Kojo’s sake.

Teddy and Harry Mitchell
Can Teddy get Harry and Kojo out of this mess? (Picture: BBC)

News of Kojo’s collapse spreads quickly. Phil, ever the watchful eye of Walford, informs George of what’s happened, and he rushes home in a panic. For George, this is a line in the sand, nothing else matters but Kojo’s well-being.

But while George’s reaction is understandable, it’s not what Kojo needs.

Rather than feeling supported, Kojo finds himself smothered by his intensity. George’s desperate concern, fuelled by guilt, love, and a need to fix things, ends up driving a bigger wedge between them. Already struggling to trust and open up, Kojo shuts him out once again.

While George wants to help, his inability to listen or give Kojo space may be causing more harm than good.

George speaks to Kojo in EastEnders
Can Kojo let George in? (Picture: BBC)

What began as a physical collapse is quickly revealing itself as something much bigger. Emotionally, Kojo is at a breaking point. The burden of dangerous secrets is weighing on him; he’s carrying more than anyone realises, and it’s only a matter of time before everything boils over.

Harry is now desperate to get Kojo out of this mess once and for all.

Kojo’s collapse is just the tip of the iceberg. As the aftermath unfolds, fans can expect more than just drama. We’re heading straight into dangerous territory, where power, secrets, and loyalty all collide.

Will Kojo come clean about Ravi and Okie? Can George and Kojo rebuild their broken bond? And how far is Harry willing to go to protect the people he loves?