Joel returns to Walford as Cleo turns him away in EastEnders

But will Vicki let him stay?

 11-17 JULY

In The Vic, Sharon confronts Zoe about her previous lies, but Jasmine and Josh soon step in to vouch for their mum.

Later, Zoe attempts to apologise to Sharon and Zack, but it’s clear Sharon is in no mood for forgiveness.

Sharon is delighted when Vicki and Ross return from their honeymoon, but things soon turn awkward when Zack arrives. Vicki turns to Kathy for advice before gathering the family at The Vic to announce that she and Ross are moving into No.31 with Jean and Mo.

Sensing Ross’s upset, Zack volunteers to move out instead. But just as things are looking up, Joel arrives at No.43 with mum Cleo in tow.

At No.43, things are tense as Cleo tells Vicki, Ross and Sharon that she doesn’t want Joel to live with her.

Fleeing to the café, Vicki shares her fears with Sharon, and Avani and Amy arrive and rile at Vicki for allowing Joel back in Walford.

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