Stacey Slater devastated as granddaughter Charli’s first birthday party spirals out of control in EastEnders
STACEY Slater is going to be seen struggling to balance her granddaughter’s birthday with a big court case in EastEnders.
Dean Wicks is finally set to go to trial for the murder of Keanu Taylor – and the Six have agreed to be in court to support each other with bringing him down.
However, what they know is that it was actually Linda who stabbed Keanu in order to protect Sharon from being strangled.
Keeping the truth from coming to light in court is already stressful, but Stacey also has little Charli’s first birthday to contend with.
Upcoming episodes see the grandma wracked with guilt when Mo points out that she’s forgotten to plan the birthday party after promising Lily she would.
Stacey starts to realise that the whole scheme with the Six is affecting her family life.
There’s not much she can do about it as she has to head into court and deliver a witness statement, but she resolves to be there for Lily afterwards.
Things go from bad to worse when Stacey tries to make a cake for Charli’s birthday, only to burn it badly because she is so preoccupied with the court case.
Drama also erupts between Suki Panesar and Eve Unwin as Suki has to pull out of attending the party.
Eve berates Suki for being selfish, not realising her involvement in the Keanu case.
Finally the Slaters all pull together to have their family celebration.
But poor Stacey, who already felt guilty about doing so little for her granddaughter, ended up having to slip away from the karaoke.
Will Stacey’s involvement in the trial end up causing a rift between her and her daughter?
Or will Lily be left wondering why no one came through for her and Charli?
Stacey Slater's biggest EastEnders storylines
Stacey Slater, played by Lacey Turner, is one of the most iconic characters on EastEnders. Since her introduction in 2004, Stacey has been at the center of some of the soap’s most memorable and gripping storylines. Here’s a rundown of a few.
- Mental Health Struggles and Bipolar Diagnosis (2009)
Stacey’s battle with bipolar disorder was one of the soap’s groundbreaking storylines. Her erratic behavior, mood swings, and hallucinations led to her eventual diagnosis, highlighting the challenges of living with mental illness. - Stacey and Max Branning’s Affair (2007)
One of the most explosive storylines in the soap’s history involved Stacey’s affair with her father-in-law, Max Branning. Stacey was married to Max’s son Bradley at the time, and their affair was exposed in dramatic fashion on Christmas Day when a recording of their tryst was played to the entire family. - The Murder of Archie Mitchell (2009)
After a widespread hunt for Archie’s killer EastEnders fans eventually discovered Stacey was responsible for his death. She murdered him on Christmas day after he raped her. When she confessed her crime to Max Branning, the couple got closer. - Postpartum Psychosis (2016)
After the birth of her son Arthur, Stacey suffered from postpartum psychosis. She struggled with delusions and became paranoid, believing that the devil was trying to harm her child. Her breakdown was a pivotal moment that brought her close to her family and helped educate the public about this serious mental health condition. - Stacey’s Imprisonment (2021)
Stacey faced imprisonment after being falsely accused of attacking her one time best friend, Ruby Allen. This plotline saw Stacey having to leave her family behind while she served time. - Lily’s Pregnancy and Becoming a Grandmother (2023)
A recent major storyline saw Stacey grappling with the shock of her 12-year-old daughter Lily becoming pregnant. This brought new challenges and responsibilities for Stacey as she tried to face becoming a grandmother while still dealing with her own struggles.