EastEnders Jess and Lee twist and major return confirmed as new spoilers reveal what happens next

The twists just keep on coming in EastEnders as Lee Carter (Danny Hatchard) harbours a big secret regarding partner Jess after the shocking reveal that sister Nancy (Maddy Hill) is carrying their baby.

Nancy returned to the Square in secret earlier this week but, as is often the case in Walford, nothing stays hidden for too long, with news of her comeback swiftly reaching Linda (Kellie Bright), who demanded answers.

Left with little choice, Nancy came clean, revealing that she’s pregnant with Lee’s baby. Linda, like most of the viewers at home, was left reeling at first – until Lee explained that Nancy is carrying his baby for him and his partner Jess.

The situation was complicated further when Lee claimed that Jess left him and cut all contact, meaning that he and Nancy have had to seek legal advice from Johnny (Charlie Suff).

Johnny told them that, if Nancy signs away her parental rights after the baby’s birth, then Jess will need notified. However, if she doesn’t then Jess technically need not know the baby has been born.

The Carters headed to the B&B where they all vowed to be honest from here on out – but Lee took a discreet call from Jess, who he ordered to stay away, reiterating that she will have nothing to do with the baby.

Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington), meanwhile, made things right with her family and smiled through Ned Hawkins’ (Jamie Bamber) efforts to antagonise her, while Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) found himself overwhelmed trying to keep everyone happy.

If you’d like a look at what’s to come tomorrow in the wake of these clifffhangers then you’re in luck, with a round up of fresh spoilers detailing the next visit to Walford. You’re welcome.

What happens next in EastEnders? New spoilers for Wednesday, October 7

With Lee having lied about the circumstances that led to him and Jess splitting, the question is: just how long can he keep a lid on things?

Will Linda find out the truth? Does Nancy know, for that matter? And will Jess work out he’s in Walford and make a beeline for the Square?

Elsewhere in Walford, a major return is on the cards as Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) returns home following his stint in prison. Despite being glad to be back where he belongs, it’s clear that the patriarch is rattled by what he went through while behind bars.

Harvey, meanwhile, is ready for the inspection at the chippy but, with Lily Slater (Lillia Turner) planning on missing an open day in order to look after Charli, he instead offers to babysit – which leads to him missing the inspection!

When Ian finds out, tensions ensue amid the welcome home drinks at the Vic but, overwhelmed by it all, Ian rushes out.

Over at Harry’s Barn, Nicola shows Ryder (Felix Uff) the ropes behind the bar – and she senses some tension between him and his father. In a bid to get him to open up, Nicola takes Ryder for lunch.

And finally, Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine) comes to Vinny Panesar’s (Shiv Jalota) defence when Suki Panesar-Unwin (Balvinder Sopal) questions their parenting skills.