It has been a dramatic year for Vicki Fowler in EastEnders. She arrived in Walford with her partner Ross Marshall and his son Joel. No one could have predicted how dark things would get.
Joel got caught up in a dangerous online group full of misogyny. He started attacking Vicki, criticizing her and saying she had failed as a woman because she never had children. Vicki tried to protect him, even paying off one of his victims. But this only made Joel feel untouchable. He turned violent and attacked Vicki, leaving her on the floor.
The story isn’t over yet. Executive producer Ben Wadey said Joel was arrested, and his trial is coming up in 2026. He is pleading not guilty, and everyone, including Vicki, is struggling to deal with the fallout. Vicki wants to stay committed to Ross, but she is haunted by everything that happened with Joel.
Meanwhile, romance is also stirring. Zack Hudson has been showing interest in Vicki, and they even shared a kiss. Wadey confirmed that this will lead to a full-blown love triangle next year, making things even more complicated for Vicki.
So fans will have to choose: team Vicki with Ross, or team Vicki with Zack?
