Coming soon on EastEnders, Zack's world comes crumbling down when an old acquaintance arrives in Walford with some bombshell news.

Elsewhere, Denise glows close to Ravi, Jay and Lola come to a decision and the Slaters face up to the financial squeeze.

Read on for pictures and spoilers from upcoming new episodes!

Monday, January 9 (Episode 6625)

Writer: Daran Little
Director: Sheridan de Myers

Zack checks with Whitney if he has her blessing to take the cruise job. She masks her true feelings and tells him to go for it.

Zack's angry when Chelsea tells him that Whitney doesn't really want him to go - he's only taking the job to make money to support the baby.

Later, after thinking about it, Zack turns down the job, leaving Whitney thrilled. But Zack's day takes another turn when he spots his old acquaintance Brett...

Also: Ricky Jr accuses Jack of only being interested in Amy's issues and not his.

This episode airs Monday, January 9 at 7.30pm on BBC One

Tuesday, January 10 (Episode 6626)

Writer: Kim Revill
Director: Sheridan de Myers

After turning down the cruise job, Zack's on a mission to get the head chef role from Ravi at Walford East, but when he spots Brett he's unnerved and things go wrong.

Sharon interviews Brett for a job at Crunch Time but Zack warns her off taking him on. Later, Zack and Brett have a heated confrontation and Brett delivers a bombshell revelation about their past.

Denise gets a makeover from Lola on her first day back at the salon before booking a table at Walford East, determined to put the spark back into her marriage.

This episode airs Tuesday, January 10 at 7.30pm on BBC One

Wednesday, January 11 (Episode 6627)

Writer: Jonny O'Neill
Director: Sheridan de Myers

When Sharon expresses concern that Brett's still in Walford, Zack assures her that he's changed his ways.

Whitney's concerned when Zack seems to be showing little enthusiasm for the upcoming ultrasound.

Later, Zack drowns his sorrows at Peggy's and gets into a drunken row with Whitney. He smashes a glass and cuts his hand before breaking down.

Jay gets an idea when Lola insists that she wants to enjoy the good things while she still can.

Also: Stacey feels the financial pinch, while Denzel, Nugget and Ricky Jr get drunk on vodka.

This episode airs Wednesday, January 11 at 7.30pm on BBC One

Thursday, January 12 (Episode 6628)

Writer: Jonny O'Neill
Director: Sheridan de Myers

It's Jean's 60th birthday but due to the family's money worries, she bans Stacey from throwing a party for her. Harvey then hits upon an idea which may solve their problems....

Billy, Ben and Callum brace themselves for bad news when Lola invites them for a family meal. But instead, Jay and Lola announce a happy development.

Sharon lets Zack know that she's here for him when he's ready to talk.

Chelsea's not convinced by Zack's explanation and tries to talk some sense into him.

The adults learn that Denzel and Amy have bunked off school, leading to rows all round.

After Jack snaps at Denise, she heads to Peggy's and drowns her sorrows. Ravi joins her and lends her a shoulder to cry on - and later, on the walk home, he leans in for a kiss. How will she react?

This episode airs Thursday, January 12 at 7.30pm on BBC One