As Denise finally starts her cancer treatment, Libby returns to support her mum in EastEnders spoilers for next week, while Chelsea comes face-to-face with Gray’s grandmother.
Elsewhere, Ian hires a top lawyer in a bid to stay out of jail, and Penny and Vinny decide to move in together.
Read our EastEnders spoilers for next week in full below…
1. Denise continues to refuse treatment
Jack is at his wits’ end when Denise continues to ignore calls from Walford General. Desperate to get Denise to start her treatment immediately, he takes matters into his own hands.
2. EastEnders spoilers: Jack confides in Phil
Jack tells Phil about Denise’s cancer diagnosis, and he is stunned. Together they come up with a plan to get through to her. Later, Denise is shocked when Phil turns up and reveals he knows all about her illness. Despite Phil’s concern, Denise is overwhelmed and throws him out of the house.
3. Kim and Howie celebrate in EastEnders spoilers
Denise notices a ring on Kim’s finger, and Kim admits that she and Howie got engaged. Happy to have something nice to celebrate, the family all agree to have a drink in the Vic later that evening.
4. Denise reveals her devastating news
Denise panics when Phil and Jack arrive at the pub, worried they will reveal her secret. However, when Kim makes an emotional speech about her engagement, Denise rushes to the toilets to hide her upset. Chelsea follows her mum, and soon Denise reveals to everyone that she has cancer.
5. Denise’s family rally around her
With the news about her cancer now finally out, Denise goes home and returns the hospital’s calls. As the family process the heartbreaking news, Kim is surprised to realise that Yolande knew, while Chelsea calls Libby.
6. Denise goes to hospital
Denise reveals she is facing a month in hospital while she is treated for cancer. Her family promise to keep everything running smoothly at home for her, while she prepares to leave.
7. Libby arrives to support Denise
Denise is thrilled to see Libby has returned to Walford, and the pair share an emotional reunion. With her family behind her, Denise arrives at the hospital, determined to beat this for her family.
8. EastEnders spoilers: Jack’s friends show their support
As Denise begins her treatment, Jack is overwhelmed when he gets home to find Max and their friends have gathered to show their support in his time of need.
9. Chelsea has another bombshell for Libby
Libby and Chelsea share a heartfelt moment as Chelsea opens up about the pressures of looking after Jordan and Denise. Chelsea admits money is tight, but that Gray’s nan, Sheila, has been sending cheques for years. However, she has never cashed them.
10. Libby takes matters into her own hands
Knowing Chelsea needs financial support, Libby contacts Sheila behind her sister’s back. However, when Sheila texts her back, Chelsea sees, and the siblings fall out. Later, Chelsea has a heart-to-heart with Eve, and realises she might have to accept Sheila’s help whether she likes it or not.
11. Chelsea comes face-to-face with Gray’s nan
Later in the week, a nervous Chelsea gets ready to meet Sheila with Libby by her side. She is relieved when Sheila reveals she no longer has any contact with her killer grandson. When Sheila offers financial help for Jordan, Chelsea accepts, despite feeling guilty.
12. Ian sacks Johnny in EastEnders spoilers
Ian is terrified of going to jail for hitting Jordan with his car, and sacks Johnny as his lawyer, convinced he isn’t focusing enough on his case. Thinking one false move could cause him to lose everything, Ian knows he needs to act fast.
13. EastEnders spoilers: Ian asks Kathy for help
Determined to fight for his freedom, Ian asks Kathy to help him pay for a top lawyer. But will it be enough to keep him out of prison?
14. Penny and Vinny make a huge decision
Vinny and Penny go to a birth-plan appointment, but Vinny feels sidelined. However, he is determined to show Penny how committed he is to her and the baby, and asks her to move in with him.
15. Penny worries for Gina in EastEnders spoilers
Vinny is excited about moving in with Penny, but she is worried about how she will break the news to Gina. How will Gina take Penny’s news that she is moving out of their flat?
16. Billy and Honey try to move on in EastEnders spoilers
Honey is feeling brighter after her accident and feels well enough to celebrate with Billy. The pair are thrilled that Bea has moved out… however, there is still tension between them about what Bea did.
17. Bea gets between Billy and Honey yet again
Billy and Honey are hoping to get things back on track, but their date doesn’t quite go to plan. Later, Bea overhears Billy telling Alfie what happened and uses the opportunity to her advantage. She invites Honey out for a drink to drip poison in her ear about Billy… but will her plan work?
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