EastEnders Spoilers Full 5th April 2025! Recap: Shocking Twists Return Walford

Brace yourselves, EastEnders fans – next week in Walford is packed with raw emotion, heated confrontations, and a dramatic farewell as a major character departs for good. The fallout from Martin Fowler’s tragic death continues to send shockwaves through Albert Square, and tensions are at an all-time high.

Monday, April 7th:
Martin’s loved ones prepare to say their final goodbyes as the community gathers for his funeral. Emotions are fraught as Lily tries to comfort her younger siblings while struggling with her own grief. Meanwhile, Stacey returns home drunk, unable to face the reality of the day, and Sonia steps in to help her sober up. But Stacey’s refusal to attend the funeral sparks fury in Lily, who feels abandoned. At the service, Sharon and Vicki are visibly shaken, and despite Sharon’s warnings, Ross decides to show up in support of Vicki — risking a run-in with a furious Alfie.

Tuesday, April 8th:
The tension between Ruby and Stacey reaches breaking point during Martin’s wake. Ruby, filled with resentment, ends up confronting Stacey at the allotment, and their fiery showdown exposes deep wounds and long-held truths. Meanwhile, Lily, feeling neglected and overwhelmed, starts drinking with encouragement from Mavani. Stacey is horrified to find her daughter drunk and tries to make amends, but their bond continues to crumble. The day takes another devastating turn when Stacey discovers that Martin’s fruit and veg stall has been set ablaze. While Jack advises her to let the police handle it, Stacey is convinced she knows who’s responsible.

Ross, on the other hand, is determined to keep Vicki in Walford. When she starts planning her return home, he manipulates Ian into convincing her to stay longer, claiming Michelle needs their support. Vicki’s call with her mother might just tip the balance.

Wednesday, April 9th:
As everyone surveys the damage to Martin’s stall, Stacey swears to find out who’s behind the fire. Ignoring Jack’s pleas to back off, she begins her own investigation. Meanwhile, Ross ups his game, trying to pressure Vicki into staying by shifting the blame to others. Behind the scenes, though, a bigger secret threatens to unravel – one tied to Vicki’s new life, Ross’s murky past, and some deeply hidden debts.

Thursday, April 10th:
Ruby makes the decision to leave Walford for good, realising there’s nothing left for her there after all the pain and conflict. Jean urges Stacey to let go of her anger and find healing, but when Stacey tries to patch things up with Ruby, it’s too late – Zach informs her that Ruby has already left. The emotional departure marks the end of an era as actress Louisa Lytton bows out of the show after a brief return, linked to the show’s 40th-anniversary celebrations.

Ruby’s exit closes a chapter filled with heartbreak, reconciliation, and unresolved love. Her final months were dominated by grief over Martin’s death, whose last words revealed his heart still belonged to Stacey. The tragic accident that claimed Martin’s life—caused by a falling beam during an explosion at The Vic—continues to echo through the Square, leaving both Ruby and Stacey to pick up the pieces of a broken past.

In the background, Vicki’s storyline takes an even darker turn. Viewers learn that the financial chaos isn’t entirely Ross’s doing. Shocking scenes reveal that Ross’s teenage son Joel is at the center of a buried secret linked to the family’s debts. Sharon, deeply hurt and furious, lashes out at Vicki and eventually learns the disturbing truth from Michelle: the debts aren’t Vicki’s—they’re Ross’s, thanks to a messy divorce and some dangerous loans. After a fiery confrontation, Sharon reluctantly agrees to help – with one chilling condition for Ross.

As secrets unravel and characters take drastic action, next week’s EastEnders is not one to miss. With Ruby gone, Martin mourned, and a fresh storm brewing, Walford is once again rocked by heartbreak, betrayal, and revelations that change everything.