Next week on EastEnders, a night of drowning his sorrows leads to a devastating turn of events for Ben.
Elsewhere, Rocky starts planning for the Jubilee celebrations, Rainie learns the truth from Stuart about Roland, and Sam puts the pressure on Denise.
Read on for pictures and spoilers from next week's new episodes!
Monday, May 23 (Episode 6490)
Writer: Pete Lawson
Director: Coilin O Scolai
Linda revels in winding Janine up about screwing her over.
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Ben and Callum get into a huge argument over Lewis knowing about Ben's vigilante behaviour.
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When Ben drowns his sorrows at The Vic, he spots Lewis on a dating app and starts messaging him...
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Lola learns that Isaac has started seeing someone new and won't be returning to Walford. Later, she sees Frankie inviting Jay to her exhibition and gets the wrong end of the stick, storming in and accusing him of cheating with her.
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Lewis and Ben head upstairs at The Albert and start getting frisky, but Ben receives a text from Callum and changes his mind. Lewis refuses to take no for an answer, however, and rapes a defenceless Ben.
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This episode airs Monday, May 23 at 7.30pm on BBC One
Tuesday, May 24 (Episode 6491)
Writer: Pete Lawson
Director: Coilin O Scolai
Sam spots Ben coming out of The Albert and returning home, where a suspicious Callum wants to know where he's been all night. Later, Ben confronts Lewis about what happened but Lewis insists that it was all down to Ben, leaving him shocked and confused. When Sam makes a comment to Callum, he confronts Ben direct - did he sleep with Lewis? Ben doesn't deny it.
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Lola tries to make things up to Frankie and the pair bond over some drinks.
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Honey turns the screw on Sam, telling her that she needs to move out ASAP.
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Also: Rocky attempts to impress Sonia by getting involved with the Square's Jubilee planning.
This episode airs Tuesday, May 24 at 7.30pm on BBC One
Wednesday, May 25 (Episode 6492)
Writer: Richard Davidson
Director: Coilin O Scolai
Kathy learns from Stuart that Ben cheated on Callum.
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Ben goes to talk to Lewis but Kathy is waiting with some strong words.
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Ben tells Callum just how much he loves him, but is it the end of the road for them?
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Also: Kat puts the pressure on Sam to get the money for Ruby's, while Stuart avoids Rainie's questioning.
This episode airs Wednesday, May 25 at 7.30pm on BBC One
Thursday, May 26 (Episode 6493)
Writer: Richard Davidson
Director: Coilin O Scolai
Rainie's distraught when Stuart admits he has no feelings for Roland.
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Later, Mitch can see that Rainie's struggling and she covers, telling him it's just the stress of dealing with a newborn.
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Shirley bumps into Harvey in the square and encourages him to go see Jean. How will she react when he arrives?
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Sam updates Ritchie on her predicament, leading Ritchie to make a threat to Denise.
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This episode airs Thursday, May 26 at 7.30pm on BBC One
Neil Wilkes
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