Things in EastEnders are about to get even darker. Ross Marshall has spent months trying to control his son. But the truth is catching up fast. Next week, a shocking act pushes things past the point of no return. And Ross is the one who snaps. Keep scrolling to know more.
EastEnders Joel Messes Up Big Time
Joel Marshall isn’t just troubled. He’s dangerous, and now his actions are spinning out of control. After Ross tells him that his mum is getting remarried, Joel takes off without warning. His mind is racing. He finds Tommy Moon at The Vic and leads him into trouble. They slip into the barrel store and grab some drinks, thinking it’s harmless fun. However, the parents are furious when they find out.
Ross and Vicki are furious. So are Kat and Alfie, who expected better from their own son’s friend. Instead of apologising, Joel lashes out. He throws a vile insult at Kat, right in front of everyone. Ross steps in and tries to calm him down. Surprisingly, Joel opens up. He shares a video with his dad. Ross thinks it’s harmless, some influencer rambling online. He misses the signs, again. But something starts to bother him. Later that night, Ross checks Joel’s laptop. What he sees rattles him; he stays silent, grabs the laptop, and slams it down hard.
Vicki watches, shocked. When Ross tells her why, she goes quiet. Then she tells him to be firm with Joel. It’s long overdue. This is the same Vicki who bribed the woman Joel groped on the tube. She didn’t want the police involved. Now, even she can’t ignore how far Joel has gone. Ross is scared and, for the first time, truly angry.
Ross Snaps, But Joel Won’t Stop
Ross turns to Harvey Monroe for advice. He doesn’t know what else to do. He says he’s lost control. Harvey listens, trying to help. Ross leaves with a little hope, but it barely lasts a day.
Joel shows up at The Vic again. This time, he says he wants to apologise to Kat. But while he waits, he hears Vicki chatting with Stacey about parenting and men. That’s all it takes, and Joel’s expression shifts. What happens next stuns everyone. Punters stare as Joel snaps in public, again. Ross sees it unfold. And suddenly, smashing a laptop doesn’t feel like enough. This time, it may be too late to fix what Joel’s broken. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, follow Soap Opera Daily.