EastEnders spoilers for next week's episodes confirm new twists ahead, as killer Gray Atkins sets a plan in motion, George Knight struggles and Sharon Watts makes a discovery19:31, 21 Jul 2026Spoilers for next week's episodes of EastEnders have confirmed Gray Atkins has a secret plan, while George Knight struggles with his killer lie.‌Ian savours what could be his final day of freedom. Ian begs Chelsea for help, but she refuses. Confessing her guilt to Kim, Chelsea vows to do the right thing, promising to help Ian in court.‌As the verdict is read out, has Chelsea done enough? Later, Chelsea admits to Sheila her partial blame for Jordan’s accident.‌Sheila tells Gray about this, and his unexpected reaction unsettles her. On the prison wing, a commotion sparks an idea for Gray who starts to scheme.Meanwhile, Sheila plays into Gray’s manipulation tactics when she questions Chelsea’s behaviour. Sheila confronts Chelsea, who decides to let Sheila see Jordan.‌As Chelsea and Kim visit Denise, Chelsea admits her role in Jordan’s accident, leaving Denise disgusted. Back in Walford, Chelsea tells Jordan the truth about Sheila and agrees to let her spend more time with him.Elsewhere, someone from George’s past questions his decision about not allowing Eddie to be buried with Gloria. Elaine tries to support George amid his issues with Nicola, but soon there’s a clash.‌Phil tries to mediate between Nicola and George, but Nicola is having none of it. As Nicola crosses paths with Suki and Eve, tensions flare.Later, George visits Gloria’s grave, struggling with his guilt over Eddie. When Eve and Jean find George drunk, Eve gets him to open up to her.Concerned for George, Nicola asks for Harry’s help. As Nicola asks George about his guilt, she opens up about her past, and the pair share an emotional moment.‌Kat and Sharon catch up while noticing Linda having lunch with Clive. When Linda's teased over Clive, she agrees to another date with him.As Sharon and Elaine watch the new couple flirt, Elaine’s comment shocks Sharon, leading to her asking for answers from Phil. It comes amid the reports that Zoe Slater is leaving the show this year, and could be killed off.‌Reports state Michelle Ryan has quit the show, with ehr final scenes airing later in the year. EastEnders are not confirming or denying the claims that she will be killed off in a shocking twist.Zoe returned last year after two decades away, so fans were shocked to find out she was leaving so soon. More details about the exit will be revealed in due course.Article continues belowEastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. * Follow Mirror Celebs and TV on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .