5 HUGE EastEnders Spoilers: Peter & Lauren’s SHOCK Custody Battle
1. Lauren and Peter SPLIT in dramatic custody showdown
Tensions explode between Lauren Branning and Peter Beale after their baby Jimmy is diagnosed with blindness. While Lauren tries to hold things together, Peter lashes out, blaming her for their son’s condition. After a near relapse at the Queen Vic, Lauren returns home to find Peter gone — taking Jimmy to the hospital without her. Although Kathy urges reconciliation, Peter is secretly consulting Johnny Carter for custody advice. When Lauren learns of this, she ends the relationship. But what is Lauren hiding, and will Peter go through with the custody battle for Jimmy and Louis?
2. Alfie and Kat get ENGAGED — but a shocking secret threatens it all
Alfie Moon plans a romantic proposal with a fake wedding shoot to promote his and Kat’s new limo business. After Kat Slater says yes, the pair celebrate with a “hag do” hosted by Kim Fox. But just as things look perfect, Kat makes a disturbing discovery on the family computer. Could this ruin everything? Suspicion falls on Alfie, but all signs may point to Joel Marshall’s manipulation of Tommy Moon behind the scenes…
3. Barney Mitchell PUSHES Avani away — again
Following emotional tension from the previous week, Barney Mitchell shuts down support from Avani Nandra-Hart, offending her and her mother Priya. Though he tries to apologize, both women rebuff him. Will Barney open up about the true reason for his behavior, or has he pushed Avani away for good?
4. Joel’s toxic influence worsens — and Tommy is the next victim
Joel Marshall continues to stir trouble, especially after humiliating Avani. When Amy Mitchell calls him out in front of Tommy Moon, Joel retaliates by manipulating the teen. Shockingly, he urges Tommy to use Alfie’s credit card to watch adult content online — raising alarm bells. Is this what Kat finds on the computer? And can Joel be stopped before he causes more damage?
5. George betrays Elaine to HELP Cindy — leading to explosive scenes
With her relaunch of The Albert hanging by a thread, Cindy Beale gets unexpected help from George Knight, who secretly pays for staff behind Elaine’s back. As Elaine’s rival karaoke night flops, she crashes Cindy’s event, only to learn the full extent of George’s betrayal. A furious Elaine causes a scene before storming out. With George choosing to stay and celebrate with Cindy, could this spell the end of his marriage?
