EastEnders Spoilers For Next Week (Feb 23–26,2026): Penny Drops A Bombshell & Callum And Johnny Are Blackmailed

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EastEnders spoilers for next week reveal major drama in Walford. Penny Branning discovers she’s pregnant. Also, Vinny Panesar struggles to process the news. Elsewhere, Callum Highway and Johnny Carter are caught in Tim Walton’s blackmail trap.

   

Moreover, Ravi Gulati faces a crisis over Nugget’s medication. The father traps several Walford residents in the pharmacy. And Patrick Trueman encounters an AI version of Anthony. Keep scrolling to find out more.

Penny Branning Is Pregnant In EastEnders

During a Branning family Sunday lunch, Jack finds an unopened pregnancy test. The Branning man then teams up with Denise to find out who it belongs to. Also, the pair wrongly assume that Lily is expecting again. 

However, the young girl furiously denies their stupid allegations. Later, Penny is forced to admit that the test is hers but lies about being negative. But when Jack expresses his relief, it angers Penny. Soon she corrects him, revealing that the test is positive. 

EastEnders: Penny & Vinny
EE/Penny and Vinny visit the GP.

Overwhelmed, the new mum shares the tough side of motherhood with the kind Lauren Branning. Eventually, Jack figured out he was wrong. And so he said sorry to her daughter. However, he still gets on her nerves with his awkward remarks. 

The tension doesn’t stop here as Penny’s cousin, and the snooper Oscar Branning, blurts it out to Vinny about the test. Vinny then rushes to get answers. The new dad later joins his partner at the GP. The doctor explains what support they could expect if she carried the baby.

However, he sidelines Penny in the conversation. Also, there are chances the pregnancy may be related to Ethan, the new addition to the Branning family introduced in last month’s flash-forward. However, why is Jack caring for the baby? And what role will Penny play during this period? 

Callum Highway And Johnny Carter Trapped By Tim Walton

Callum receives a letter from Ben Mitchell revealing he is ready to walk away. Elsewhere, Johnny Carter becomes involved when Tim Walton lures Callum into a trap. Tim presents the footage compromising Callum, leaving their relationship in ruins. 

EastEnders: Callum & Johnny
EE/Tim blackmails Callum and Johnny.

Later, when Johnny considers resolving with Tim, he is baffled by his mate’s demand. Tim demands to sleep together as a way out.  The pair are left grappling with his blackmail. Will Johnny give in to his business partner’s demand? 

Ravi Gulati’s Pharmacy Lockdown In EastEnders

Ravi struggles after Nugget suffers another seizure. The helpless dad then heads to the pharmacy to collect his son’s medication. However, when there is a problem with the prescription, he locks the doors, trapping Nugget, Denise and Bea inside. 

EastEnders: Ravi Gulati
EE/Ravi traps Walford resident in the pharmacy.

Earlier, Ravi had applied for a job at the car lot. However, he was thrown off when Max Branning arrived instead of her daughter, Lauren, for the interview. Also, Priya accidentally mortifies him, which leaves him looking for another job. Soon, Mark steps in and offers him a job, before Nugget spirals. The pharmacist is worried about Ravi’s mental health. 

Patrick Trueman Meets AI Anthony

Dnezel secretly creates an AI version of Anthony to help Patrick cope with grief. Patrick is initially horrified by seeing the AI. Even Yolande disapproves of it. Later, the grieving father returns to speak with the AI, guided by Tommy Moon’s idea. 

EastEnders: Patrick Trueman
EE/Patrick is introduced to AI.

Also, the AI initiative is tied into a wider BBC project with related Panorama and CBeebies programming airing next week. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily. 

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