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\n\t\tNobody wants him around (Picture: BBC)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tNobody wants him around (Picture: BBC)<\/p>\n
Joel Marshall<\/a> (Max Murray<\/a>) quickly realises just how difficult adapting to life in Walford is going to be in EastEnders soon. <\/p>\n The young man returned earlier this week after being released from prison. Initially, he had plans to stay with mum Cleo (Mazz Murray), but they went <\/a>out of the window. <\/p>\n It meant that Joel was forced to head back to Albert Square, where his dad Ross Marshall (Alex Walkinshaw) lives with partner Vicki Fowler<\/a> (Alice Haig<\/a>). <\/p>\n Viewers will remember that Joel attacked Vicki and put her in hospital. While he was behind bars, Vicki made it clear to Ross that their relationship would be severely impacted if Joel was released and came back into their lives. <\/p>\n But with his mum refusing to look after Joel, he\u2019s forced to try and live alongside a number of people he targeted. <\/a><\/p>\n \t\t \t\t\t\t\tAsk Metro<\/p>\n Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about \u2013 powered by Metro and trusted publications.<\/p>\n In upcoming episodes, while Ross attempts to secure his son a place at sixth form, Joel is at school and finds himself on the receiving end of Nugget (Juhaim Rasul Choudhury), Avani (Aaliyah James<\/a>) and Amy\u2019s (Ellie Dadd<\/a>) anger. <\/p>\n Back at home, Vicki and Ross discuss their predicament, but the moment is cut short when Priya Nandra-Hart<\/a> (Sophie Khan Levy<\/a>) and Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) arrive and rile at the pair.<\/p>\n With the adults clashing over Joel\u2019s comeback, the youngster is seen alone. Realising that no-one wants him around, he books a train.<\/p>\n Joel is offered an olive branch the next day, as Lily Slater (Lillia Turner) spots him helping Janet. Back at Number 31, Joel opens up about his struggles while in prison. <\/p>\n The duo are interrupted by the arrival of Jean Slater (Gillian Wright), Amy and Avani. <\/p>\n \t\t Joel is still convinced that he shouldn\u2019t be in Walford, and decides to head to the tube station. Ross eventually catches up with his son, and pleads for him to stay.<\/p>\n In the week, Avani and Amy are furious to discover that Joel has decided to stick around. They develop a plan for him, and lure Joel to the park for what he thinks are end of term celebrations.<\/p>\n At the park, Joel arrives, and quickly realises he\u2019s been tricked by the Walford teens.<\/a> Together, they lock Joel to a fence and soak him in beer, filming the entire thing. <\/p>\n Will anyone come to Joel\u2019s aid?<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow![\"Joel](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_305078819-32b9.jpg\")
\n\t\tJoel is forced to stay in Walford (Picture: BBC)<\/p>\n![\"Avani,](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_305078788-510d.jpg\")
\n\t\tThe Walford teens create a plan for Joel (Picture: BBC)<\/p>\n
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