BBC EastEnders spoilers next week: Earth-shattering bombshell and two new characters

EastEnders is lining up explosive spoilers next week, which are set to cause chaos in Albert Square.

Spoilers have revealed that Sam Mitchell could be about to tear her family apart, as she betrays her brother Phil Mitchell with a devastating confession. Elsewhere, EastEnders will air the arrival of two new characters next week, as Walford residents say farewell to another.

Also in Albert Square, the hit BBC One soap teases Nish Panesar’s show future, with him back in Walford after weeks in a coma. Here’s the biggest moments ahead on EastEnders next week…

Sam betrays brother Phil with earth-shattering bombshell

EastEnders’ Sam Mitchell risks brother Phil’s wrath next week, and it could cost her her family. She commits a major betrayal against her brother next week, risking tearing the family apart for good. After learning some damaging information, she turns on her brother after a discovery about some money.

The Mitchells unite at a time of grief in upcoming scenes, following the news Aunt Sal has passed away. Phil Mitchell, his sister Sam and the others join together to say goodbye to the soap legend at her funeral in scenes next week.

They’re joined by two new arrivals, with Sal’s husband Harold joining the ceremony, while according to a press release Billy Mitchell’s dad Stevie will also debut at some point as part of the episodes. Sam makes a big discovery at the funeral as she finds out that Aunt Sal has left her, Phil and brother Grant Mitchell £100,000 in inheritance.

The news leaves Sam in shock, with her completely unaware she’d been left any money. She confronts Phil and demands her share of the money, but he refuses to hand it over. Sam turns to dirty tactics to get what she wants, resorting to blackmail after finding out from Alfie Moon that Phil cheated on wife Kat.

Viewers know that Phil slept with Emma Harding last year, and when Sam finds out she decides to blackmail Phil for the inheritance money. As the week goes on she continues to pressure Phil for the money but he doesn’t give in. But it seems Phil finally decides to hand it over, only for Sam to betray him in front of the entire pub.

Sam turns to dirty tactics to get what she wants, resorting to blackmail after finding out from Alfie Moon that Phil cheated on wife Kat. Viewers know that Phil slept with Emma Harding last year, and when Sam finds out she decides to blackmail Phil for the inheritance money.

As the week goes on she continues to pressure Phil for the money but he doesn’t give in. But it seems Phil finally decides to hand it over, only for Sam to betray him in front of the entire pub. The news leaves Kat shocked and heartbroken, and she flees their home while Sam is met with contempt for her actions by her family and Walford residents. She joins her son Ricky Mitchell, only for his dad Jack Branning to demand Sam leaves. Can she work things out with the Mitchells?

Two new characters as spoilers reveal death news and huge discovery

As mentioned previously, EastEnders will air the arrival of two new characters next week, as Walford residents say farewell to another. Aunt Sal’s sad passing brings the Mitchells together next week, as they attend her funeral. The Mitchells will find out about Sal’s death in upcoming scenes, after actress Anna Karen’s death last February.

The soap favourite tragically passed away aged 85 in a house fire at her home. Next week, the soap honours the actress and pays tribute to her and her iconic character at Sal’s funeral. The service sees the arrival of Sal’s husband Harold Martin, played by actor David Sterne.

David takes on the role and features in scenes with Phil Mitchell, Sam Mitchell, Alfie Moon and other mourners. He also reduces Phil to tears with his eulogy to his late wife Sal. But Harold isn’t the only arrival, with drama soon following another new character. While spoilers don’t confirm anything about Billy Mitchell’s estranged father Stevie Mitchell for the big episodes, a recent press release confirmed he would be joining as part of Aunt Sal’s farewell.

Nish Panesar’s fate revealed as villain returns to Walford after Christmas attack

EastEnders has teased Nish Panesar’s show future, with him back in Walford after weeks in a coma. Spoiler images for next week on the BBC soap show him up on his feet, as he makes his way back to Walford. The villain was almost killed on Christmas Day during the big twist involving The Six, but it was Keanu Taylor who fell victim to the murder plot.

Nish has been in a coma ever since, and while it was confirmed he had survived the attack questions remained. We did not know if he would wake up and what condition he would be in, or if there would be any permanent injuries.