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EastEnders villain returning to Walford in explosive comeback storyline

 He has loose ends to tie.

EastEnders is preparing to welcome back one of its darkest ever villains as serial killer Gray Atkins is set to make a bombshell return to Albert Square. Walford has already been plunged into chaos in recent weeks following the death of Nigel Bates, while Bea Pollard continues to cause trouble across the Square.

But upcoming episodes may deliver the soap's biggest twist yet, as the BBC soap may revisit one of its most disturbing storylines.

Gray Atkins - played by Toby-Alexander Smith - is expected to return in a surprise cameo almost four years after his character was finally exposed and thrown behind bars for multiple murders and the horrific abuse of his wife, Chantelle Atkins.

Soap bosses are remaining tight-lipped about the comeback, but insiders say Gray will appear from prison for a short stint, and that his return will have major consequences for Walford residents.

Gray first arrived in 2019 as a successful solicitor and the husband of Chantelle Atkins.

Initially introduced as a charming and dependable man, the character's mask quickly fell with a thud when he became central to one of the soap's most harrowing domestic abuse storylines. Behind closed doors, Gray subjected Chantelle to prolonged physical, emotional and even sexual abuse by controlling her every move and isolating her from family members.

In 2020, Chantelle tragically died after attempting to free herself from Gray's grasp during a violent confrontation. But she wasn't his only victim. As he spiralled even further, Gray went on to murder Tina Carter after she threatened to expose his abuse, and concealed her body under the Argee Bhajee restaurant for months.

Gray's killing spree escalated again in 2021 when Kush Kazemi became another victim in the midst of his obsession with Whitney Dean. In one of EastEnders' most shocking scenes, Gray pushed Kush in front of an incoming train at Walford tube station to stop him from fleeing Albert Square with Whitney.

Gray's crimes were finally all exposed in 2022 following growing suspicions, and after a dramatic showdown, he was finally cuffed and carted off by the police, never to be seen again. Since his exit, the character has rarely been mentioned on screen. Gray left behind his children, Mia, Mackenzie and Jordan, with the latter remaining with his mother, Chelsea Fox. Mia and Mackenzie, on the other hand, have moved to Spain alongside their grandparents, Karen Taylor and Mitch Baker.

Since leaving EastEnders, Toby-Alexander Smith has continued building his acting career, appearing in projects including An American in Austen, Love Across Time, Murder Between Friends and four episodes of Seeking Persephone.

Off-screen, he also shares a high-profile relationship with Amy Walsh, best known for playing Tracy Robinson in rival ITV soap Emmerdale. The couple welcomed their first daughter in 2021 before tying the knot in a private ceremony two years later, during which Toby's former co-star Shona McGarty performed. Earlier this year, the pair also welcomed their second daughter.

In 2025, the couple launched their own performing arts school for children aged 7 to 16, designed to help train aspiring young actors. But despite moving on professionally, it seems Gray may not have said his last word just yet.

Hollyoaks confirms Vicky Grant's new romance – but there’s a sinister threat

 Can Prince and Vicky make a go of things?

Hollyoaks has confirmed a new romance for Vicky Grant, but there’s something sinister lurking in the background as her new love interest receives a threatening message.

Viewers know that Vicky was in a coma following last month's terrifying car crash that included Charlie Dean, Frankie Osborne, and the Keane family.

After Vicky woke up last week, Charlie and Frankie pressured her into lying to the police in her statement to back up Charlie's false version of the story.

Charlie was responsible for the accident after engaging in dangerous driving, but he has since blamed Jonah for driving erratically and causing the crash.

Before the crash, Vicky was pursuing a romance with Charlie, but it has since fallen apart and now Vicky is set to take an interest in Prince.

She started forming a connection with Prince earlier this year and found out that he was taking steroids, while Prince discovered Vicky was using weight-loss injections.

In scenes that will air next week, Prince’s troubles deepen as he places another order for steroids, before receiving a threatening message about the £1,000 he owes.

Vicky is discharged and glad to be home. Thinking there might be something between them and wanting something to keep Vicky’s spirits high, Misbah invites Prince round to join the family for tea.

When Charlie drops by, wanting to apologise to Vicky for what he put her through, Prince overhears them from the McQueens' garden, and as his anger builds, he intervenes.

Vicky confronts Prince about his steroid use, saying he doesn't need to change his appearance and that she already finds him attractive. The pair then share a kiss.

Later in the week, Prince heads over to the Maaliks’ house to see Vicky. Can Prince and Vicky make a go of things?

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EastEnders reveals full details of Nigel's emotional funeral as Walford says goodbye. 12/05/2026

 Tissues at the ready…

The residents of Walford say an emotional farewell to Nigel Bates in EastEnders next week, as the day of his funeral service arrives. But will everyone be able to cope with the immense loss on the day?

Although his nearest and dearest knew that Nigel’s death was coming, it doesn’t make it any easier when the moment finally comes to lay him to rest. On the morning of the ceremony, his wife Julie Bates continues to struggle with writing her late husband’s eulogy - so she turns to her loved ones for help.

As those who knew Nigel best recall memories of his life, one moment in particular helps Julie to pen her emotional final goodbye…

"Julie doesn’t see how she can pour decades of her love for Nigel into just a short speech; she’s really struggling," explains our EastEnders insider.

She wants to do Nigel justice and make sure everything is just right. Luckily, once she finds the special memory, she suddenly feels certain that she’s found the right words to send off her sweetheart."

Nigel’s funeral scenes are truly moving, and fans will have a hard time sitting through them without shedding a tear," reveals our source.

"Up at the lectern alone, Julie looks so vulnerable. Luckily, she’s surrounded by love in Walford and has the full support of everyone who loved Nigel, too. It’s going to be a difficult road ahead without her husband, but Julie doesn’t have to navigate her grief in silence."

After the service, Julie and Nigel's oldest friend Phil gather to share a heart-to-heart about their lost loved one. However, they’re soon interrupted when his sister Sam barges in and demands that Phil spend time with her and brother Grant…

The Mitchell siblings have bigger fish to fry, but luckily, Phil and Julie have time for a quiet moment to remember Nigel together," says our insider.

"They’ve come a long way together since Julie first came back to Walford, and although their friendship has faced some roadblocks, they’re now totally united in their grief and adoration for the brilliant man that Nigel was. Let’s just hope it stays that way!"

Once all is said and done, peaceful Julie finally works up the courage to open the precious letter that contains Nigel’s parting words to her.

Will the final piece she has left of her beloved help her come to terms with his death and shape her future? Or will Nigel’s letter bring fresh agony for the grieving widow?

Hollyoaks uncovers two devastating lies in Ste and Rex wedding chaos..

 Ro drops a bombshell or two.

Hollyoaks has uncovered two devastating lies amid the chaos of Ste Hay and Rex Gallagher's upcoming wedding. Last week, Ro Hutchinson found out that his mum Diane, who has terminal cancer, had booked a family holiday without buying a ticket for herself.

Following that bombshell, Ro, who has a crush on Rex and has told him so, also found out that Ste had cheated on Rex with his ex-husband James Nightingale.

Ste and Ro are unaware that Rex already knows about Ste and James, as he recently overheard a conversation between the pair in which Ste sent James packing.

In tonight's episode, Diane confided in Tony over her fears that Ro had been bottling up his emotions again.

A comment from Rex left Leela wondering if he knew about Ste’s affair when he questioned if he was "the only one" for Ste.

After talking to Kathleen-Angel about looking out for friends, Ro was inspired to tell Rex what he heard last night about Ste cheating on him.

Ste panicked when Leela told him that she thought Rex knew the truth about James and Ste concluded that the pair were being paranoid.

He said: "This is just pre-wedding nerves and we're being paranoid. We're going out and we're going to have a nice meal. 'Cause there's no way that he knows."

At the garage, Ro went to tell Rex the truth, but before he could say anything, Rex, fearing that the lovelorn teenager still had a crush on him, fired him.

During Rex and Ste's pre-wedding dinner at The Dog, Nancy shared stolen glances at her struggling friend Diane while Ste remained convinced that his husband-to-be didn’t know anything.

Later at The Dog, Darren played guitar while everyone huddled around the fireplace. A drunk Ro, who had drowned his sorrows at The Hutch, came through the doors at The Dog, breaking some shocking news.

Attempting to stop the wedding and wanting to protect Rex, he said: "At least I can be honest, unlike you two. You hiding who you are, and you cheating on him with James."

After everyone left, Ro also confronted Diane after finding out that she hadn’t booked herself a flight ticket, saying: "You're lying about how much time you've got left, aren't ya?"

Coronation Street's Summer to plan escape amid Theo murder suspicions..

 Is she guilty of the crime?

Summer Spellman is dramatically betrayed by her closest allies on Coronation Street next week, when accusations fly and she's taken in for questioning by the police over Theo Silverton's murder!

Pressure mounts between Todd's nearest and dearest, and George blames Summer for Theo's demise after memories come flooding back to him. Things get even worse for the panicked Summer, as the evidence paints her as vengeful and full of hate.

At the same time, she receives an offer to return to the US to study at university, but knows that leaving won't look too good. Will she convince the police of her innocence – or flee overseas before she's charged?

"There are a number of things stacking up against Summer!" teases Harriet Bibby, who plays the prime suspect. "The police are on her tail and she isn’t thinking logically. She decides the best solution is to just run away, as she needs to get out of the pressure cooker!"

With the investigation circling the Street, Summer is on edge around Kit. But her innermost thoughts are about to make her look even guiltier after George finds her journal – which includes a startling description of her putting a gun to Theo's head!

Summer knows this looks really bad," explains Harriet. "At this point, everyone is suspicious of everyone. If your nearest and dearest are starting to question you, then that makes you look capable of murder."

Not only are George and Christina concerned about what they found, but Kit also spots a crucial piece of evidence in the background of Lisa's wedding photo. The discovery puts Summer at the scene of the crime, which prompts Lisa to pull her in for questioning.

Sitting in a police station being questioned over someone's murder is horrific," reveals Harriet. "Summer's in panic mode. Everyone who was linked to Theo is just trying to keep their head above water and stay out of suspicion's way."

Although Todd does a good job defending Summer to Lisa, George's doubts trigger fresh memories of the night in question, forcing him to confront Summer about what he remembers. But soon, she's turning the accusations back round to him.

As fingers are pointed and gossip spreads, Christina also finds herself caught in a big fib. She urges George to come clean about Summer's lies – but is Christina trying to distract from her own whereabouts that night?

As Summer panics that she'll be arrested for Theo’s murder, she packs a bag and makes plans to head back to America. Her future certainly looks bleak as the police build their case, but could Theo's murderer really be the person everyone least expected?

"Theo stole Billy away from Summer," Harriet reminds us. "He's also taken a part of Todd, because he's not the same guy as he once was. It boils down to the question: would Summer kill to protect what's left of her family?"