The race to own the Queen Vic intensifies in EastEnders, and next week, viewers are in for a dramatic showdown between Kat Moon and Ian Beale, who are both determined to take control of the iconic pub. The drama kicks off as Stacey unexpectedly comes into a large sum of money and suggests that Kat use the funds to bid for The Vic. While the Slaters are initially excited about the idea, Ian and Yolande quickly raise concerns, casting doubt on Kat’s chances.

Meanwhile, Jean takes a phone call from Alfie, who has been secretly traveling around Spain searching for Zoe, hoping to bring her home to Kat. However, Jean gets distracted and forgets to pass on Alfie’s important message to Stacey. The tension builds when Jean realizes she’s missed something crucial about Alfie’s search, which might have significant consequences.

As the week progresses, the Slaters are gearing up for the auction, with Kat having an important meeting with the bank, setting her up to make a bid for The Vic. However, just as Kat’s dreams seem to be falling into place, Stacey has a sudden change of heart and tells Kat that she can no longer lend her the money, leaving Kat devastated. Stacey confides in Jean about the situation, but Jean misunderstands and thinks Alfie is helping Hayley with his mysterious trip.

Jean, determined to help her daughter, gives Stacey some valuable advice. After some reflection, Stacey decides to reconsider her loan offer to Kat, but by then, the auction has already started. At the pub, a fierce bidding war unfolds, with the Beales going head-to-head with a rival developer. Kat is nowhere in the mix, but Jean, Freddie, and Mo step in to stall the auction, hoping to buy Kat enough time to make her bid.

Will the Slaters be successful in their intervention, and who will ultimately take control of The Vic? Is it Kat, Ian, or will someone else surprise everyone and make the winning bid? The drama is about to reach a boiling point, and fans are on the edge of their seats, wondering how it will all play out.