EastEnders Bombshell: Stacey Slater's Life-Changing Decision — And You Won't Believe What Shocks Lauren Branning
With Lacey Turner's exit fast approaching, Stacey faces a make-or-break choice that could upend everything.
Big week looming in Walford. Stacey is staring down a do-I-stay-or-go moment, Peter is cooking up a surprise that smells like trouble, and Harry is juggling crime stress with a family safety net. Also, there is an ominous amount of Ashdown in the air. Buckle up.
Stacey at a crossroads (and yes, the Brazil thing is real)
Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) is about to make a call that could change everything. The show has been hinting that she is rethinking her future in Walford after her brother Sean Slater (Rob Kazinsky) invited her to pack up the kids and move to Brazil to live with him. That is not a metaphor. He literally wants her to relocate to Brazil.
The first episode of the week drops this teaser:
"Stacey makes a decision for her family"
Given that Turner is set to take an extended break from the soap this autumn, you can connect a few dots here. But the wording leaves just enough room for misdirection. Is this about Sean’s offer or something else entirely? Classic EastEnders vagueness.
Peter’s big swing, Lauren’s big recoil
Peter Beale (Thomas Law) is apparently in full 'I know best' mode while plotting a major surprise. The catch? It could explode in his face. The very next day, his fiancée Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) is described as shell-shocked and trying to keep her composure, which feels... connected.
Harry’s criminal detour gets messy
Harry Mitchell (Elijah Holloway) is still neck-deep in his new criminal life and, shocker, it is stressing him out. This week he turns to his mum, Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington), for support. Things briefly look up for him midweek, but let’s be honest, that usually means a bigger fall is on the way.
Newcomer trouble and more bumps for Priya and Ravi
Jasmine (Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness) is already rubbing people the wrong way and manages a rotten first impression on one family. Meanwhile, Priya and Ravi are not catching a break; more hurdles ahead for them midweek.
Inside baseball: a double-dose of Simon Ashdown
The Thursday episode is deliberately vague about consequences for everyone involved, and it is also the second episode this week written by veteran EastEnders scribe Simon Ashdown. When Ashdown’s name pops up twice in one week, it usually means big feelings and bigger fallout.
The week at a glance (Mon 29 Sep – Thu 2 Oct 2025)
- Mon 29 Sep: Peter throws his weight around while lining up a surprise that could backfire; Stacey chooses a path for her family; Harry struggles as a problem grows.
- Tue 30 Sep: Lauren is stunned and scrambles to save face; Harry leans on Nicola; Jasmine makes a lousy first impression on one family.
- Wed 1 Oct: An unexpected surprise triggers fresh drama in Walford; Harry’s fortunes start to improve; Priya and Ravi hit more roadblocks.
- Thu 2 Oct: The fallout lands, and recent events come with consequences for everyone.
Short version: expect high drama, shaky proposals, and at least one decision that leaves a Stacey-sized hole in the Square.