EastEnders has confirmed that there will be a dangerous crowd crush at Peggy’s next week, with tragic
consequences for Albert Square.
Last month, Chelsea was demoted from her managerial role at Peggy’s and Penny was quick to nab her
job, leading to tension between the pair.
In scenes that will air next week, the Square is buzzing after the London carnival celebrations the previous weekend, but there is more partying to come in Walford.
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Penny has organised a club night at Peggy’s, but it’s clear she hasn’t done enough preparation, as she tries to sell some last-minute tickets outside The Vic.
She has a frosty exchange with Chelsea at work, and it’s then that Chelsea decides to sabotage her new boss’s big night.
Chelsea messes with the booking system and makes more tickets available online, despite the event having almost reached capacity already.
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Penny is unaware what Chelsea has done, so continues to bring in more customers, while Avani convinces Amy and Nugget to gatecrash the party.
Things quickly spiral out of control at Peggy’s and the night turns dangerous when the club becomes increasingly overcrowded.
Meanwhile, Junior asks Cindy to join him at Peggy’s, with the couple taking bigger risks as their affair continues.
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But their betrayal threatens to be exposed when Ian arrives at the club, having returned from America where he has been trying to help Ben.
Desperate not to be spotted, Junior and Cindy hide out in the office where they soon get carried away – unaware of what is unfolding outside.
With too many people inside the club, a dangerous crush intensifies, with Walford residents caught up in the chaos.
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Elsewhere, Jack isn’t having a good day, with Kim letting him know that Denise has started finalising their divorce proceedings.
But this soon pales in comparison when he later arrives at Peggy’s and discovers the aftermath of the crush – and what he sees leaves him distraught.
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Later, Chelsea is worried when she is questioned by the police about her role in the tragic events, and she feels guilty about what her actions have caused.
Just what has unfolded at Peggy’s, and will everyone be okay?