Rocky’s ex-wife Jo drops bombshell as she arrives on EastEnders
THE past is never completely laid to rest in Albert Square and Rocky Cotton is about to find that out.
Next week in EastEnders, the former con man played by Brian Conley is faced with his ex-wife Jo, a bombshell for Kathy Beale.
Rocky is getting ready to tie the knot with the Prince Albert boss but he hasn’t had the heart to tell her one of his biggest secrets.
In scenes due to air next week on BBC One, he worries that his past will soon be catching up with him when he and Kathy (Gillian Taylforth) prepare to meet the local vicar to discuss their upcoming nuptials.
He struggles to cope with the guilt when Kathy gushes to her grandson Bobby Beale about her second chance at love.
When he retreats to the backyard, he’s met with Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) who’s concerned for him.
But the nurse is shocked when Rocky finally reveals what’s on his mind – he already walked down the aisle 25 years ago but never got divorced.
Sonia, who has once had to deal with Rocky’s dishonest behaviour, is disgusted to find out he’s been keeping yet another secret and gives him an ultimatum.
Rocky has the choice to tell Kathy or let Sonia do his dirty work and he heads home to meet with his other half and the vicar, continuing to lie about his past.
Later on, as she shares her disdain for Rocky, Sonia is given a fresh perspective on the matter by her housemate Reiss (Jonny Freeman) and she rushes over to No.45 on a false pretence.
Rocky, Reiss and Sonia then join forces to strategize around his big secret but he soon asked them to try and track down his wife Jo with his other pal Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman).
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This doesn’t work and Sonia encourages Rocky to be honest with Kathy about his life situation.
But Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) soon saves the day by tracking down Jo within minutes after spotting Reiss struggling.
When he learns about Rocky’s lies, however, the lad decides to take revenge – before revealing he found Jo AND gave her Kathy Beale’s address.
Jo (played by Vicki Michelle) is then seen approaching No.45, much to Rocky’s horror, and she reveals her identity to a shocked Kathy.
All hell breaks loose – how will Rocky get himself out of this predicament?
EastEnders airs from Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One.