EastEnders Hints at Joel’s Next Victim After Vicki Attack — and Fans Think It’s Amy Mitchell
Joel’s Rage Spirals Out of Control
Tension in EastEnders reached disturbing new heights as Joel Marshall’s violent behavior escalated, leaving fans fearing another attack is imminent. Following his shocking outburst against his stepmother Vicki, viewers believe the show has dropped a major clue about who Joel will target next — and it’s not Avani.
In Wednesday night’s episode, Joel lashed out at Vicki, ordering her to “do her job” and clean up after him. After a heated argument with his father Ross, he stormed out to brood in the park — only to cross paths with Amy Mitchell, Davinder “Nugget” Gulati, and Avani Nadra-Hart.
The Clue That Terrified Fans
As Amy passed, she called out to Joel, “Oi incel! Where’s your mates?” before walking away laughing. Joel didn’t respond, but the camera lingered on his glare — cold, hateful, and unmistakably threatening.
It was a chilling moment that didn’t go unnoticed by viewers. Fans immediately took to social media to voice their fears that Amy could be Joel’s next victim.
One fan wrote, “The look Joel gave Amy made me scared for her.” Another added, “That ending with Joel was eerie. He’s definitely going after Amy next.”
The scene also tied in with EastEnders’ new BBC Three documentary, EastEnders Investigates: The Manosphere, which explores online misogyny and toxic male culture — the very mindset that Joel embodies. The documentary will be fronted by Diane Parish (Denise Fox), Max Murray (Joel Marshall), and Ellie Dadd (Amy Mitchell), suggesting both characters will be at the center of the storyline’s darkest chapters.
A Disturbing Pattern Emerges
Earlier this year, Joel’s storyline took a harrowing turn when he manipulated and assaulted Avani, filming their encounter without her consent and later leaking it online. The consequences shattered Avani’s life and exposed Joel’s deep-rooted misogyny — but recent episodes show his behavior only worsening.
Now, spoilers hint that Joel will turn violent again, striking Vicki in a brutal confrontation after school tensions expose his toxic influence over Tommy Moon. Upcoming scenes will show Vicki hospitalized and bruised, while Walford reels from the horror of what Joel has done.
Fans Fear What’s Next for Amy
With Amy directly confronting Joel in the park and the show teasing her involvement in the upcoming Manosphere arc, fans are bracing for tragedy. The camera’s ominous focus on Joel’s glare has many convinced that Amy will become his next target — a move that would deepen the soap’s exploration of misogyny, violence, and manipulation.
As one viewer summed it up: “The way they framed that last shot — it’s Amy next. I’m terrified but can’t look away.”
What’s Ahead for EastEnders
EastEnders continues to push boundaries with Joel’s storyline, shining a light on the real-world dangers of online hate and misogynistic ideology. With Vicki’s fate already sparking concern and Amy possibly next in line, the show’s upcoming episodes promise to be some of its most intense and socially charged yet.