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 has reached breaking point as Joel Marshall’s violent behaviour takes another disturbing turn. After viciously attacking his stepmother Vicki, fans are convinced the troubled teen’s next target has already been revealed — and all signs point to Amy Mitchell.
Wednesday night’s episode showed Joel lashing out at Vicki, ordering her to “do her job” and clean up after him. Following a heated argument with his father Ross, he stormed out to brood in the park — where he encountered Amy Mitchell, Nugget Gulati, and Avani Nadra-Hart. What happened next left viewers deeply unsettled.
The Moment That Sent Chills Through Walford
As Amy passed Joel, she mockingly called out, “Oi incel! Where’s your mates?” before laughing and walking away. Joel didn’t reply, but the camera lingered on his glare — cold, burning, and unmistakably threatening.
That sinister stare was enough to send social media into meltdown.
One fan posted, “The look Joel gave Amy made me scared for her,” while another added, “That ending was eerie. He’s definitely going after Amy next.”
The tense scene also tied into the BBC’s upcoming companion documentary, EastEnders Investigates: The Manosphere, fronted by Diane Parish (Denise Fox), Max Murray (Joel), and Ellie Dadd (Amy). The programme explores toxic male culture and online misogyny — the same disturbing themes driving Joel’s story.
With Amy and Joel confirmed as key figures in the documentary, fans believe this chilling moment was far from random.
A Disturbing Pattern Resurfaces
Joel’s actions have grown increasingly dangerous since his first appearance in Walford. Earlier this year, he manipulated and assaulted Avani, secretly filming their encounter and leaking the footage online. The fallout destroyed Avani’s confidence and reputation, exposing Joel’s deep-rooted misogyny.
Now, in recent episodes, his aggression has escalated. Spoilers confirm that Joel will lash out at Vicki during a violent confrontation, leaving her bruised and hospitalised. The attack shocks the community, but Joel shows no remorse — only anger that his control is slipping.
His twisted resentment toward the women around him — first Avani, now Vicki — paints a terrifying picture of what could come next.
Fans Fear Amy Is in Danger
Amy’s defiant attitude and her willingness to call Joel out make her an obvious target in his eyes. Viewers fear that her confrontation in the park will trigger his next act of violence. The show’s slow, deliberate framing of Joel’s glare all but confirmed that he isn’t finished.
As one viewer wrote, “The way they filmed that ending — it’s Amy next. I’m terrified but can’t look away.”
With Amy set to play a central role in the upcoming Manosphere arc, many believe her storyline will highlight how misogyny and manipulation affect young women online and in real life — an angle EastEnders is tackling with unflinching honesty.
What’s Next for EastEnders
EastEnders continues to push boundaries, blending gripping drama with hard-hitting social commentary. Joel’s descent into violence and control reflects the dangers of online hate culture and the devastating ripple effects it can have on victims.
As Walford reels from Vicki’s attack and Amy’s safety hangs in the balance, the coming weeks promise some of the soap’s most intense and socially resonant storytelling in years.
For now, one thing is clear — Joel Marshall isn’t done, and his next move could change everything.