Unexpected EastEnders return confirmed and another big shock follows | Soaps

EastEnders spoilers follow for Thursday’s (July 9) episode, which can now be streamed on BBC iPlayer. The episode in question will air at 7:30pm.

Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) finding out about his affair with Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) may soon be the least of Max Branning’s (Jake Wood) concerns after Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) staged an unexpected Albert Square return.

Ravi, as viewers will recall, left the Square after spending time in a mental health unit. The popular character was struggling with his mental health after agreeing to inform for the police to stay out of jail.

Priya was determined to get him the help he needed after she discovered that he had been self-harming. 

The situation escalated in April when Ravi – convinced that his enemies were out to get him – obtained new locks for the flat and ordered Priya, Nugget (Juhaim Rasul Choudhury) and Avani (Aaliyah James) to stay inside.

After Priya secured their escape, Ravi contemplated taking his own life in emotional scenes but son Nugget revealed just how much he loved him, prompting Ravi to reconsider.

In subsequent scenes, he was sectioned and taken to a mental health facility. Upon his return to the Square in early June, he slept with Priya but reaffirmed that they should split.

Since his departure, Priya has been having an affair with Max, who is engaged to Cindy. But there was a big shock in store on Thursday (July 9) when Ravi unexpectedly arrived back in the Square.

Left reeling, Priya reiterated that their relationship was over – but it’s clear that she is still harbouring feelings for Ravi.

Ravi, meanwhile, had a big shock of his own to process when he discovered that Priya has been sleeping with someone – and he vowed to kill the man in question when he finds out who it is!

Be afraid Max. Be very afraid!

EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One or stream from 6am on BBC iPlayer. 

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