BBC EastEnders Ruby Allen's dramatic return leads to jaw-dropping bombshell

Viewers can expect two huge bombshells on next week amid the return of Ruby Allen.

reprises her role in scenes next week, and she's soon clashing with ex Martin Fowler. Not only that, but there are two almighty twists involving the pair which leave Martin reeling.

Her return coincides with Sharon Watts finally telling her pal about his secret son. But before he can fully process the news, Ruby storms into the house and makes a brutal accusation about an innocent Martin.

Viewers may recall that weeks ago, Sharon found out via Chrissie Watts that Ruby had been pregnant and had left prison to have her baby. Ruby left the show in 2021, with her being arrested after being set up by the Slaters.

It's not clear at what point she left prison, while she's been keeping a distance since welcoming her son. Sharon prepares to tell Martin what she knows next week, eventually telling him that he has a son he has no idea about.

When Martin and his ex Stacey Slater question whether the news is true, not believing it, Sharon shows them proof. She shows them a birth certificate and Martin is left floored.

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Martin decides to track Ruby down, wanting to confront her about the secret child she hasn't told him about. He asks Sharon for the address of her home but before he can leave, there's a knock at the door.

Ruby comes bursting in screaming at Martin, accusing him of breaking into her home. She claims he has stolen from her, seemingly referring to the birth certificate, but Sharon soon puts her straight and reveals the truth.

Faced with Ruby for the first time since she left, with her exit leading to their split, he demands to know if they do in fact have a child together. Ruby then finally admits to Martin that they have a son.

Martin is in dismay, having no idea all this time that he had a secret child. But that's not where the shocks end, as Ruby delivers yet another bombshell after a war of words with ex-pal Stacey.

Soon Ruby and Martin have a battle on their hands, with Stacey sticking by her ex. But how far will the pair go, and will Martin be able to meet the son he never knew existed until now?

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