The long-running BBC soap keeps viewers on their toes with twists and turns.
In particular, Christmas is a particularly dramatic time for Albert Square’s residents.
Writing on Reddit, fans reckon the Slater family will be a central focus.
Namely, the fallout from Zoe’s (Michelle Ryan) return after 20 years away.
Alfie (Shane Richie) and Stacey (Lacey Slater) are currently aware of this – but Kat is in the dark.
Viewers also predicted a heartbreaking death for soap legend Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley).
The much-loved character returned last Christmas, after a 26-year absence.
However, Nigel has been battling dementia with his condition deteriorating.
A fan commented: “I’m imagining another Dot/Ethel scenario between him and Phil.
Some think there’ll be a fierce custody battle between Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) and her ex Max Branning (Jake Wood).
Notorious womaniser Max is returning to Walford after a four-year absence.
It follows son Oscar recently making his own comeback to the BBC soap.
Max is currently unaware that his brief romance with Linda resulted in daughter Annie.
One fan predicted: “Max will battle Linda for Annie.”
While another argued: “I can’t see any court giving Max custody over Linda, now that she’s recovered.
“He’s had 4 kids and managed to mess it up every time, he’s been with countless women so can’t provide Annie with stability, family wise.
I can’t see Jack supporting him in it, even if he did I’m pretty sure Denise would shut that down.”
Just how exactly Max’s return will rock Albert Square remains to be seen.
