Max, Cindy and Lee in EastEnders trigger massive revelation as the community reels

Secrets never stay hidden for long (Picture: BBC) Max Branning (Jake Wood), Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) and Lee Carter (Danny Hatchard) are at the centre of the drama this week in EastEnders. Lee returned to Walford earlier this year and shocked us all when it was revealed sister Nancy Carter (Maddy Hill) is carrying his baby. It became apparent that Nancy was acting as a surrogate for Lee and his partner Jess, but things have gone awry due to Lee not actually being in contact with her. Coming up, Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) and Lee arrive back home after looking for Jess, only to discover that she’s waiting for them at Peacock Palace. Very quickly we get a feel for the sort of person Jess is, as she exposes all of Lee’s lies right in front of his family. Lee does his best to try and repair things with Nancy, but she refuses to give up parental responsibility for the baby. Jess’ arrival creates more problems for Lee (Picture: BBC) As the Carters absorb Jess’s revelations, Linda remains determined to help her son turn things around. Towards the end of the week, focus for the residents turns to sharing memories of Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) following her death. In the pub, Max arrives looking for Lee but instead, he’s faced with an angry Cindy. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. As they argue, Lee eventually arrives. A revelation follows shortly after these scenes – but what will it be? Teasing the drama that lies ahead of the next couple of weeks, star Danny Hatchard told us: ‘Lee and Nancy’s return came as a huge shock for the Carters, and it’s safe to say there’s plenty more drama to come. When Lee and Linda return to Walford this week, they find Jess waiting for them, who has a few bombshells of her own to drop. ‘Her arrival sparks another wave of drama for both the Carters and the wider Square.’ Max and Cindy get into another argument (Picture: BBC) Speaking about his return to the show, the actor said: ‘I’d always wanted to go out there and try other opportunities within my career, but I also hoped there’d be an opportunity to return because of how much I love both the character and EastEnders. ‘Being able to return at different points throughout the show’s history and the characters life has been brilliant. In many ways, it’s been lifesaving and has reinforced my love for this line of work. Coming back always reminds me why I love acting.’ Nancy and Lee have returned to the show in the lead-up to on-screen mum Kellie Bright’s forthcoming departure. Deals of the Day See London's Christmas lights from an open-top double-decker bus this winter My skin always suffers when the heating goes on but this serum changed that The skincare formula that finally took the guesswork out of my routine Families can save up to 20% on summer 2027 holidays in Club Med's four-day sale Cold mornings are coming and this is the dressing gown I want to live in The actress announced earlier this year that she would be leaving her role as former Queen Vic landlady Linda Carter after 13 years. Arrow MORE: EastEnders’ Danny Hatchard reveals how Lee Carter role has been ‘lifesaving’ Arrow MORE: Max’s despicable EastEnders act could be the end of kidnapped Amy Arrow MORE: All EastEnders cast returns, exits and new arrivals coming up in 2026 The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.