EastEnders Spoilers 24th - 28th July 2017

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Steven Beale's scheming takes yet another twist on EastEnders later this month as he proposes to his girlfriend Lauren Branning.

Fans are still reeling after Steven (Aaron Sidwell) lied that he has a brain tumour in a desperate attempt to stop Lauren from leaving him.

As Steven's deception continues over the next few days, a guilty Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) feels obliged to stand by him even though the romantic spark between them has clearly fizzled out.

As Steven is paranoid that Lauren could still leave him, he makes another unexpected move by publicly proposing to her at the Queen Vic.

With her friends and family all watching on, will Lauren agree to marry Steven, or is this a step too far?


Steven Beale proposes to Lauren Branning in EastEnders
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EastEnders airs these scenes on Tuesday, July 25 at 7.30pm on BBC One.

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Monday

In the aftermath of last week's shocking events, one Walford resident realises their life may never be the same.

Another is determined to get revenge...

Meanwhile, Lauren makes two attempts to convince Steven to tell Ian and Jane about his "illness", but he refuses to do so. However, he does have another shock for Lauren by revealing that he wants to adopt Louie.

Elsewhere, more trouble could be brewing when Max finds what he's been looking for in Carmel's files.


Tuesday

Phil is finally back home on the Square, but why has he returned now?

Meanwhile, Lauren doesn't seem keen on the idea of Steven adopting Louie and reminds him that Peter would need to be involved in such a big decision.

Later on, Steven decides to consult a solicitor about applying for parental responsibility of Louie. He also has another surprise up his sleeve by proposing to Lauren at the pub!

Elsewhere, Mr Pryce checks on the Fowlers after the school prom incident.

Also today, Fi warns Mick that Shirley is scaring away customers at The Vic, while the joint holiday is in jeopardy as Vincent's friend has now sold the property.


Thursday

Max finds a way to make things worse for Lauren, but she's oblivious to what he's up to.

Meanwhile, Carmel receives divorce papers from Umar. Later on, Max urges Carmel to keep their relationship a secret.

Elsewhere, Dot's stubborn side re-emerges when she refuses to accept Sonia's help over discrepancies with her bills.

Also today, Vincent makes alternative plans for the holiday, while Johnny continues to help Derek.


Friday

Denise realises that Max may be Carmel's mystery man, but she denies it.

Later, after a romantic evening together, Max and Carmel go off to a hotel room together and one thing leads to another between them.

Meanwhile, Shirley gets upset when she overhears Mick and Fi discussing her future at The Vic, so she tells her son that she quits.

Elsewhere, Kush and Shakil react to the news of Carmel's divorce, while Ted has helped to get through to Dot.


Digital Spy

[tammyy2j]

Phil back as Louise is injured at the prom?

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Phil back as Louise is injured at the prom?

EastEnders fans don't have much longer to wait until Phil Mitchell's return as he's back in Albert Square next week.

Phil (Steve McFadden) has been recuperating abroad since January, but will be making his way back to Walford in upcoming episodes.

Fans will have to wait and see what exactly brings Phil home, but given that his daughter Louise is about to find herself in peril at the school prom – it's likely that it's connected to her.

Early spoilers promised us chaos at the teen's big night, but a subsequent trailer appeared to show Louise suffering a horror fall from a balcony after being pushed by Alexandra.

The extent of Louise's injuries (or whether she pulls through at all) are currently unknown, but it's certainly enough of an incentive to bring her protective dad home. Will Phil give Louise the support she needs? Or will he be seeking revenge for her ordeal?

Phil left Walford weak and exhausted having undergone a major transplant operation in order to save his life after being diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver a year beforehand.


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[tammyy2j]

It would be good if Lisa could also return, if she can get away from A&E Casualty

[lizann]

mitchell justice from phil