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Walford is left reeling in the uneasy aftermath of Christmas, as multiple families find themselves pushed to breaking point by secrets, violence, and emotional collapse. At the heart of the turmoil are the Slaters, whose fragile sense of stability begins to crumble as Jean Slater’s mental health takes a worrying downturn. Longtime viewers know Jean has lived with bipolar disorder for much of her life, enduring cycles of highs and devastating lows. But since Stacey’s sudden departure for South America back in October, Jean’s condition has steadily deteriorated, leaving her loved ones increasingly frightened for her safety.

Without Stacey’s grounding presence, Jean has become more isolated, withdrawing from those who care about her most. Earlier in the month, her granddaughter Lily tried to intervene, urging Jean to seek professional support. Despite Lily’s concern, Jean insisted she was fine, brushing off suggestions of counseling and claiming she was managing her medication correctly. Her defiance only deepened the family’s anxiety, as subtle signs suggested Jean was far from coping.

The truth of Jean’s struggles finally comes to light when Kat Slater and Alfie Moon stumble upon just how alone she has been feeling. Jean confesses she has pulled away from everyone since Stacey left, retreating into herself and letting her fears spiral unchecked. After Lily opens up to Kat and Alfie about how deeply her grandmother has been affected, Kat takes it upon herself to have a heart-to-heart with Jean. During this emotional exchange, Jean admits to something deeply disturbing: she had used the Christmas lights in the Vic’s window to spell out a threatening message directed at Zoe. The revelation sends shockwaves through Kat, who begins to realize how unstable Jean’s mental state has become.

These tensions explode during the dramatic Christmas Day double episode. Upstairs in the Queen Vic, Anthony confronts Zoe, and what starts as a heated exchange quickly turns physical. In the chaos, Zoe is knocked unconscious. Moments later, Kat makes a horrifying discovery—Zoe lies badly injured, while Anthony is found dead beside her. Panic sets in as Walford is left grappling with an unsettling mystery: who is responsible for Anthony’s death, and how far will the consequences reach?

In the episodes airing Monday 5th January and Tuesday 6th January, the Slaters are forced to deal with the devastating fallout from Christmas. Kat, wracked with guilt and fear, launches a desperate bid to protect Zoe and keep the family together. At the same time, Jean’s fragile mental state continues to deteriorate under the weight of recent events. Her erratic behavior alarms those closest to her, and even Lily begins to fear that family support alone may no longer be enough.

Concern grows further when Yolande voices her worries to Alfie, urging him to take Jean’s situation seriously. Alfie tries to talk to Jean, gently encouraging her to open up about what she’s going through. But Jean’s subsequent actions only raise more red flags, leaving her loved ones terrified that she may spiral completely out of control. The looming question hangs heavy over the Slaters: will Jean finally accept the professional help she so clearly needs, or will denial push her into even darker territory?

While the Slaters struggle, danger is brewing elsewhere on the Square. EastEnders confirms life-altering consequences for Ravi Gulati, as he becomes the target of a chilling revenge plot orchestrated by Nicola Mitchell. Determined to make Ravi pay for the devastation he’s caused her family, Nicola devises a ruthless plan that goes far beyond simple intimidation. Ravi’s criminal past has already left a trail of destruction—Harry’s kidnapping, his descent into drug addiction, and the killing of Oki have ensured the Mitchells are out for blood.

Nicola secretly drugs Ravi’s drink at Harry’s barn, setting off a terrifying chain of events. As the substances take hold, Ravi becomes disoriented and stumbles back onto the Square, unaware that Harry is lying in wait to lure him into a trap. Manipulated and confused, Ravi is maneuvered toward the arches, where he finds himself locked inside a garage filled with dangerous tools and weapons. Nicola’s calculated cruelty leaves Ravi exposed, defenseless, and at the mercy of his own unraveling mind.

Earlier, Nicola had warned her volatile son that patience was essential—she wanted Ravi to suffer far more than a quick beating could achieve. When Harry spots Ravi seemingly enjoying domestic bliss, his rage threatens to boil over. Nicola steps in just in time, reminding him that her plan is designed to destroy Ravi psychologically. Watching Ravi appear settled with Priya drives Harry to breaking point, and Nicola intervenes again to stop him from committing an act that could land him in prison, mirroring the fate of his own father.

In reality, Ravi’s home life is far from perfect. While the rest of the household heads out for an adoption assessment, Ravi is left alone, vulnerable, and still under the influence of the drugs. Billy arrives unexpectedly and ushers Harry away before violence erupts, leaving Ravi trapped and spiraling.

Inside the arches, the drugs trigger horrific hallucinations. Ravi is tormented by visions he can’t distinguish from reality, his fear intensifying by the minute. Somehow, he manages to escape the pit before Harry returns, but the nightmare is far from over. As Priya grows increasingly worried about Ravi’s disappearance, she enlists Vinny and Nugget to help search for him. Meanwhile, Ravi’s hallucinations worsen, pushing him into a state of blind panic that leads him to lash out with devastating, irreversible consequences.

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Unable to trust his own senses, Ravi is forced into a decision that may haunt him forever. The fallout from his actions threatens to change his life beyond repair, leaving viewers questioning whether this is only the beginning of the Mitchells’ merciless campaign against him.

Elsewhere, EastEnders drops another bombshell as Tanya’s name resurfaces, bringing shocking revelations about Max Branning. Although Tanya hasn’t set foot in Walford since 2018, viewers finally learn what’s been happening in her life off-screen—and it’s far from peaceful. As the Beales and Brannings prepare for baby Jimmy’s christening, Lauren initially urges Max to stay away due to Cindy’s presence. However, she softens when Max turns up with a thoughtful gift, suggesting a possible truce.

That calm is shattered when Jack contacts Tanya to find out why she won’t be attending. Tanya reveals she’s looking after her granddaughter AJ and drops a stunning accusation: Max left the seven-year-old alone so he could meet another woman. When Jack confronts Max with this information, Max lashes out, accusing Tanya of deliberately trying to push him out of the family and holding a long-standing grudge.

Jack isn’t convinced and angrily calls Max out for allegedly abandoning his granddaughter. Max attempts to deflect blame, claiming AJ is hyperactive and prone to wandering off, insisting the incident was exaggerated. As Lauren listens in disbelief, Max continues to make excuses, arguing he only stepped away briefly to help a neighbor. The confrontation escalates rapidly, with Max challenging Jack to take the argument outside after feeling humiliated.

Lauren reaches her breaking point. Fed up with Max’s behavior, she firmly revokes his invitation to the christening and orders him to leave. Although Max appears banished, he refuses to accept being shut out. Later, he quietly slips into the event anyway, creating an awkward and tension-filled moment when he unexpectedly comes face to face with Cindy.

In a jaw-dropping twist, neither Max nor Cindy recognizes the other’s true identity—despite having spent the night together on Christmas Day. This explosive secret threatens to blow apart multiple families once the truth finally emerges, promising even more chaos in the weeks ahead.

With lives hanging in the balance, secrets piling up, and revenge spiraling out of control, EastEnders is setting the stage for a dramatic new chapter. From Jean’s fragile mental health and Zoe’s shocking Christmas ordeal, to Ravi’s hallucination-fueled nightmare and Max’s dangerous lies, Walford is heading toward consequences that will change everything forev