Tonight’s episode of EastEnders delivers a full-scale emotional eruption, as Kim’s engagement party spirals into absolute pandemonium and long-buried secrets threaten to blow apart multiple households across Walford. What should have been one of Kim’s biggest, boldest, most glitter-soaked celebrations quickly turns into a pressure cooker for Howie and Anthony — two men clinging desperately to a pact made in panic, now crumbling under the glare of Kim’s spotlight.

After reluctantly agreeing yesterday to protect one another’s secrets, Anthony Truman and Howie Danes find themselves trapped in a fragile alliance. Neither trusts the other, but both know their livelihoods could implode if the truth gets out. Unfortunately for them, Kim is in full influencer mode, throwing herself into organising an extravagant engagement bash with every ounce of her signature energy. As balloons inflate and champagne flows, the walls start closing in on the two men who hoped to stay invisible.

Kim’s party becomes the perfect storm: confined spaces, loud music, and far too many eyes watching. Howie and Anthony’s forced smiles start slipping, their nerves sparking off one another like fireworks ready to explode. It doesn’t take long before something goes wrong, and when it does, the men scramble desperately to stop their carefully constructed façade from collapsing. If either one cracks, Kim’s big night could become the battleground for a family-shattering truth bomb.

Meanwhile, across the Square, a far heavier storyline unfolds. Lily has her hands full trying to manage Jean, whose mental health appears to be deteriorating rapidly following Freddy’s departure. Jean has always been fragile, but with Freddy — her last emotional anchor — gone, she seems to be slipping into dangerous territory again. Lily, far too young to bear this responsibility, tries desperately to get Jean help. She even tells her grandmother that she’s spoken with Anthony about arranging professional support, but Jean snaps, furious at the suggestion. Her refusal is heartbreaking — a desperate attempt to cling to independence even as she unravels. Lily’s fear is palpable, and unless Jean accepts help soon, a preventable crisis feels imminent.

Elsewhere, Harry’s addiction takes another dangerous turn. Nicola heads to court, leaving him under Billy and Honey’s watchful eye, but Harry’s determination to score overpowers any attempt to keep him safe. Sneaking out into Walford, he unexpectedly comes face to face with Deia — Oki’s sister. Her appearance cuts deeply; the guilt of Oki’s death still hangs over him like a stormcloud. When she invites him to attend her brother’s memorial, the emotional weight becomes almost unbearable. Confronted with the consequences of his actions, Harry is left shaken — but whether this guilt will push him toward recovery or deeper into his addiction remains painfully unclear.

And finally, Nigel’s film project begins, bringing a rare moment of levity. As he, Julie, and Lexi start audition prep, Walford’s residents — including Ian, Elaine, Callum, Harvey, and Priya — circle like eager talent-show contestants. It’s chaotic, hilarious, and exactly the comedic reprieve the Square needs.

Tonight’s episode delivers the perfect blend of chaos, heartbreak, and high-stakes drama — classic EastEnders through and through.