{"id":29405,"date":"2023-01-31T01:01:14","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T00:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1776578"},"modified":"2023-01-31T02:53:37","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T01:53:37","slug":"7-eastenders-spoilers-next-week-lola-learns-a-shocking-secret-from-her-mum","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/7-eastenders-spoilers-next-week-lola-learns-a-shocking-secret-from-her-mum\/","title":{"rendered":"7 EastEnders spoilers next week: Lola learns a shocking secret from her mum"},"content":{"rendered":"

Also, Zack has a setback and Whitney struggles, Nish and Phil draw battle lines and Sonia wants to evict Jed. <\/p>

By Laura Denby\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 31 January 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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There\u2019s an almighty shock for terminally ill Lola Pearce-Brown (Danielle Harold) next week, as long-lost mum Emma Harding (Patsy Kensit) makes her presence known \u2013 before dropping quite the bombshell. But what\u2019s in store for Lola?<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Zack Hudson\u2019s (James Farrar) HIV medication causes the dad-to-be to suffer side effects, just as pregnant Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) needs him the most. As for Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), it\u2019s just another day with another feud \u2013 but will he regret taking on Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry)?<\/p>\n

Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) backtracks over new lodger Jed (Bradley Jaden)<\/a>, while Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) contemplates the future without her beloved Mick (Danny Dyer).<\/p>\n

Read on for all your EastEnders<\/a> spoilers from 6th \u2013 9th February 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>

7 EastEnders spoilers next week<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Lola Pearce-Brown hears a shocking truth from mum Emma Harding<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Danielle Harold as Lola Pearce-Brown in EastEnders.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Lola is called into her daughter Lexi\u2019s (Isabella Brown) school over reports that an unknown adult has attacked her classmate Maisie for picking on Lexi about her mum\u2019s ailing health. Fearing that her online vlogging may be to blame, Lola worries for the safety of herself and her family. But there\u2019s a further shock when, at the salon, Nicole\u2019s true identity is revealed, turning Lola\u2019s world upside down.<\/p>\n

Later, Lola\u2019s mum Emma turns up on her doorstep as an unwelcome visitor. It\u2019s not long before Lola makes a huge discovery about her past. What does Emma reveal? EastEnders is keeping this mysterious secret under wraps until transmission, but what will this mean for Lola\u2019s relationship with the mum she\u2019s never known, and will she be able to accept the truth?<\/p>\n

2. Before her health takes another turn<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Lola\u2019s health takes a turn for the worse.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

After realising that her new salon client is none other than her absent mother, Lola is overcome with emotion, and growing weaker from the gruelling treatment for her brain tumour<\/a>. She\u2019s checked over by a doctor at home when husband Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) and grandfather Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) become concerned.<\/p>\n

After the latest revelation, though, Lola agrees to meet Emma for lunch, inviting Jay along when she senses his hesitation. At The Vic, Emma seems determined to progress her relationship with Lola, keen to make up for lost time. The pair even end up looking through old photos; but this causes Lola to lose track of time and almost miss Lexi\u2019s school presentation. After a chat with Jay and Billy, Lola concludes that she\u2019s spreading herself too thin, and decides to cut down on the amount of time she spends with Emma. How will Emma react? And is Lola\u2019s condition deteriorating faster than expected?<\/p>\n

3. Zack Hudson\u2019s medication causes side effects\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Zack suffers side effects after starting his medication.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Having finally picked up his medication following his diagnosis<\/a>, Zack begins taking it. But he\u2019s riddled with guilt that he still hasn\u2019t told Whitney the truth \u2013 while Whit is coming to terms with the news over their baby\u2019s health. As Zack tries to support her, though, he begins to suffer side effects from the medication.<\/p>\n

Struggling, Zack breaks down to sister Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean), who is oblivious to his situation but knows something is going on. Still feeling ashamed, Zack can\u2019t bring himself to confide in Sharon that he has HIV. But instead, he reveals Whitney\u2019s recent Omphalocele diagnosis, and Sharon shares wise words of advice from her own experiences as a parent. She vows to support Zack as she encourages him to fight for Whit and their child. This leaves Zack feeling lighter, but can he commit to being there for Whit?<\/p>\n

4. \u2026 while Whitney Dean worries for their baby<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Whitney Dean worries for her baby in EastEnders.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Zack convinces Whitney to visit the hospital for additional testing after their news. Later in the week, Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams) can tell something is wrong with Whit; but when quizzed in front of fellow housemates Finlay (Ashley Byam) and Felix Baker (Matthew Morrison), Whitney doesn\u2019t offer any details of her situation. They host a movie night to distract her, only to be interrupted by a visitor\u2026<\/p>\n

When she misplaces her scan photo at home, Whit is frantic, and she breaks down in front of Chelsea and reveals everything. Chelsea comforts her friend, and shares advice after her own experience with son Jordan, who was born premature. EastEnders has confirmed that Whitney and Zack\u2019s unborn child will be diagnosed with Edwards\u2019 Syndrome<\/a>, and the BBC soap is working closely with two charities to raise awareness of the condition.<\/p>\n

5. Phil Mitchell and Nish Panesar square up<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Nish and Phil may be the Square\u2019s next enemies.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Some things never change in EastEnders \u2013 and just as Phil has closed one chapter after a lengthy feud with DCI Keeble (Alison Newman)<\/a>, along comes the next one! Nish is keen to expand the Panesar empire, and he enlists the help of Eve Unwin (Heather Peace) to reassess their current businesses. But, with Eve and Nish\u2019s wife Suki (Balvinder Sopal) sharing a secret connection, Suki is irritated to find both Eve and Nish looking through her business contracts. She reminds her family that she is in charge, but the tension rises when Nish and Phil hold a meeting at the Mitchell household, as a possible new business deal comes into question.<\/p>\n

Suki warns Nish to stay away from the Mitchells; but he ignores her advice, roping in their son Vinny (Shiv Jalota) for a new plan. The two men go behind Suki\u2019s back to wage war on the Mitchells, and soon Phil is storming over to the Panesars\u2019 to accuse Nish of something. Suki defends her husband, and gives him an alibi. But later, the Minute Mart is turned upside down by an intruder, and it looks like revenge has been taken. Nish and Suki are rattled, so Eve steps in to help clear up the mess while Suki confronts Nish. Eve hears the blazing row, and later heads over to console Suki. Will Suki be grateful for Eve\u2019s support?<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Nish is still determined to reaffirm his position as head of the family empire, and puts his plan into action. Phil and his fianc\u00e9e Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) arrive for a tense lunch with Suki and Nish to discuss business \u2013 but what does Nish have up his sleeve? Who will come out on top as he fearlessly takes on Phil?<\/p>\n

6. Sonia Fowler has a change of heart over Jed<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Sonia Fowler walks in on lodger Jed in EastEnders<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) is still jealous of Sonia\u2019s free-spirited new lodger Jed, who proves an instant success with the locals when he sets up a community text group. Reiss heads over to Sonia\u2019s to front out the situation, but is left stunned by what he sees. What has he walked in on? Later, Sonia heads to The Vic to reassure Reiss on recent events. Reiss convinces her that it\u2019s time Jed moved on, but Sonia struggles to find the right moment to let Jed know he needs to leave. But when Reiss manages to find a way to evict Jed, Sonia is touched by his support. Will their relationship blossom?<\/p>\n

7. Linda Carter\u2019s new heartbreak<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Kellie Bright as Linda Carter in EastEnders.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Although landlady Linda has found the strength to return to her rightful place behind the bar, she\u2019s of course still broken-hearted over the loss of her Mick. And as she prepares to face her first Valentine\u2019s Day since Mick\u2019s disappearance, Linda will be feeling his absence more than ever as she marks the occasion alone. What\u2019s next for Linda? Well, producer Chris Clenshaw has already teased<\/a> a story for the character that\u2019s billed as new territory for EastEnders.<\/p>\n

You can read more about Edwards\u2019 Syndrome on the\u00a0NHS website<\/a>, or visit\u00a0SOFT UK<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Antenatal Results and Choices<\/a> for help and support. EastEnders is working closely with\u00a0Brain Tumour Research<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Macmillan Cancer Support<\/a> on Lola\u2019s storyline, and you can find help and support by visiting the above websites. For help, support and guidance around HIV, visit the Terrence Higgins Trust charity website<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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