Content hierarch - Eastenders
Plus: Patrick is back, Lola's birthday is remembered and Elaine's good intentions backfire.

In this article:
- Kim faces her fate in court
- Patrick arrives home to a stressed Denise
- Martin doesn't trust shifty Theo
- Lola’s birthday is remembered
- Elaine’s bride event causes tension
- Chelsea is jealous over Ravi
Read on for all your EastEnders spoilers from 3rd - 6th July 2023.
6 EastEnders spoilers next week
1. Kim faces her fate in court
Kim is convinced she will be going to prison following the car crash she was responsible for.
Denise gives Howie £500 after he confides that Kim desperately needs counselling but they can't afford it. She send it from her joint account - only for Jack to hit the roof over the missing funds!
At court, Kim has a full-blown panic attack when the prosecution plays footage of the accident after a nervous Denzel gives his statement.
Later we see Howie use the money from Denise to celebrate his birthday - and apparently no Kim in sight. Then Howie arrives home to a surprise family party, but will Kim be around?
- What will the judge decide?
- Will Kim be around for Howie’s birthday?
2. Secretive Patrick returns to Denise in turmoil
Patrick arrives home to chaos as he learns what's been going on - including the fact that Denise's marriage is now hanging by a thread.
He is evasive when Denise quizzes him about the time he spent with ex-wife Yolande - and shocked that no one kept him in the loop.
Patrick offers support to a distraught Jack after hearing how bad things are between hime Denise. Patrick advises him to show Denise how much he loves her, but as the week continues, Patrick worries that poor Denise is at risk of burning out as she fields Howie's questions about Kim.
Jack surprises Denise and force her to take a break. Denise is touched by this.
- Can the Jack and Denise get back on track amid the latest drama?
- What is Patrick hiding?
3. Martin suspicious of Theo amid Lily emergency
Lily is found to have high blood pressure, after Martin asks ex-wife, friend and nurse Sonia to examine her
Lily is signed off school until after she's had the baby. She’s is worried about missing too much school work and being bored at home, and things escalate during the family meeting with the social workers.
Theo offers to tutor Lily for free while she's off school after Stacey plots to get Theo to meet them. Stacey is thrilled, but Martin wonders why Theo wants to do this - as do we!
A suspicious Martin heads to Theo's old school and finds out why he left. Using Freddie to get information on Theo, Martin is concerned when Lily lets slip that Theo bought her trainers. He confronts Stacey, who orders him to back off.
Martin interrupts tea with Theo to throw accusations around. After this outburst, the next day Stacey worries that Theo won't show up, but he arrives anyway.
Lily and Theo are missing when Martin and Stacey head back to the Slater home. Stacey's horrified to discover that Lily has been rushed to hospital.
Martin grabs Theo and accuses him of hurting Lily, but Theo claims he's innocent.
- Is Theo innocent?
- Will Lily be okay?
4. The locals mark Lola's birthday
Lola’s loved ones gather at the salon, on what would have been her 27th birthday in an emotional send off.
Denise unveils a plaque on Lola's chair, which had been her workspace for the past few years. The dedication to her lost friend will no doubt be of some comfort as everyone continues to come to terms with life without their beloved Lola.
- Will her friends and family be able to heal from their grief as time moves on?
5. Elaine's bride event causes tension
Elaine asks Gina and Anna to be her bridesmaids, but they're not keen. Their dad George advises his fiancée not to push things, and Elaine confides her disappointment in Kathy.
Elaine decides to delay her own wedding plans and sets up a Bride Club. after a pep talk from Kathy. Instead she tries to play fairy godmother to Walford's other brides Kathy, Sharon and Kat with a Bride Club.
The first Bride Club session doesn't go to plan, despite Elaine hosting blind wine tasting. Kat and Sharon are sniping at each other, until one comment oversteps the mark and leads to Sharon storming out.
Kat feels guilty and tries to make amends by giving Sharon's fiancé Keanu some romantic advice. Keanu realises where he's been going wrong and pleases Sharon with his renewed commitment to their wedding.
- Is Elaine really happy to put off her own nuptials?
- And how will she react when another bombshell hits her and George later this summer in the form of Cindy - aka his estranged wife, 'Rose'...
6. Chelsea is jealous over Ravi
Chelsea is distracted by a letter from her killer ex, Gray, as Whitney plans a moving-in party for boyfriend Zack.
Ravi tries to provide a shoulder to cry on, but Chelsea dismisses him. So Ravi blags an invite to Zack's party and is determined to win her over.
Chelsea continues to repel Ravi’s efforts, so he plays games by chatting up another guest. Chelsea ignores his attempt at bait, but she infuriates Ravi by sabotaging his plans with Daisy.
The pair separately consider whether they have a future together in the aftermath, as the sins of the past leave Chelsea unsure.
- Will Chelsea give Ravi another chance?
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