EastEnders will see the return and exit of characters on the soap next week, as the residents of Walford continue to reckon with the fallout of Gray Atkins’ terrifying killing spree.
Wife Chelsea Fox receives worrying news next week on the BBC soap, as she is sent a letter about her killer husband.
Meanwhile, Isaac Baptiste makes his way out of the Square amid a family emergency, after actor Stevie Basaula has announced his decision to quit the soap.
As Isaac leaves, Bernadette Taylor returns to EastEnders heavily pregnant and is stunned when she soon goes into labour.
Here is everything coming on EastEnders next week for soap fans…
Stuart refuses cancer treatment after receiving devastating news
Stuart Highway refuses life-saving cancer treatment next week on the soap, after he has been adamant about using supplements over mainstream healthcare options.
Stuart has been battling breast cancer, but is set to receive awful news next week as his health deteriorates.
Callum is furious with Stuart, as he continues to prioritise the supplements over hospital treatment, but Stuart refuses to see the problem.
With Rainie stressed and upset, Callum sees a perfect way to get Stuart to go and see a doctor, begging him to seek out medical professionals.
However, the doctor reveals devastating news - Stuart's cancer has grown and he needs urgent treatment. But when they get home, he is still determined to maintain the holistic approach.
Isaac’s exit revealed after Stevie Basaula quits soap
Isaac takes centre stage next week on the soap, when he tells Kim Fox that his mother Sheree has had a heart attack and wants him to go to Trinidad to help her recover.
Kim remembers Sheree’s deceiving ways and warns Isaac this could be another lie, leaving him conflicted.
But when Kim later slips up and tells Lola and Patrick about Sheree, Isaac is forced to come clean and admit his decision has been made - he will leave Walford for Trinidad to look after his mother the following day.
Lola is furious that - despite their relationship - Isaac has kept this a secret from her.
However, while at The Vic, Lola calms down and explains her fears to Isaac that he may not come back.
Isaac promises her that he will be, but will he keep to his word?
Bernadette returns and goes into labour
Heavily pregnant teen Bernie heads back home after some time away from Walford.
Following her brother Keegan leaving with wife Tiffany, and the confirmation that their sister Chantelle was killed by her husband Gray, Bernadette comes back at a time where her family desperately needs her.
While Bernie still seems torn over giving the baby to Rainie and Stuart, she heads to see the couple and discusses the details with them, only to learn of Stuart’s frightening cancer diagnosis.
She rages at the couple for keeping her out of the loop, but her anger soon turns to shock when she goes into labour.
Will Bernie and the baby be okay, and what will she decide to do?
Chelsea receives worrying news about Gray
Gray hasn't quite finished causing havoc in Walford it seems, as news about him leaves Chelsea concerned next week.
Not only that, but she's still considering placing their baby son Jordan up for adoption after recent events, unsure she can handle him in the wake of everything that's happened.
New BBC spoilers reveal her mother Denise is desperate to get her to reconsider not keeping Jordan, but Chelsea is adamant she has made her mind up.
She is intent on giving Jordan up for adoption, leading Denise to take action - but her actions only leave Chelsea more determined about adoption.
But later in the week, Chelsea is left worried when she hears from Gray in prison via a letter containing some news.
The letter leadspal Whitney to suggest that Chelsea might need advice from solicitor Eve and she also offers to move in to help Chelsea. What does the letter reveal?
EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One.
