"Whose life am I going to ruin?"
In exciting news, the comedian and author Shabaz Ali is reportedly set to join the BBC’s EastEnders.
On September 3, 2025, Shabaz took to Instagram to announce this news.
He posted a picture of himself on the set of the soap with a wide beam adorning his face.
Shabaz captioned the post: “Secret is out! I’m proud to announce I will be joining EastEnders.
“Christmas is going to be explosive. But whose life am I going to ruin?”
Shabaz also posted a short clip on his Story, panning out across a colourless view of Albert Square.
The announcement garnered positive and enthusiastic responses from users.
One person wrote: “OMG. I stopped watching it a couple of years ago.
“But I think I will watch it again because you are going on it.”
Harpreet Kaur-Thakrar added: “This is brilliant! Congratulations.”
Haroon Rashid enthused: “Congratulations, Shabaz! The best reason for me to start watching again!”
Dr Amir Khan said: “What?! OMG, I’m so excited!”
This news has not officially been confirmed by EastEnders.
As Shabaz is a comedian, it also remains unclear as to whether this claim is a joke.
Meanwhile, the most recent episode of EastEnders sent shockwaves through the Square.
On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, it was revealed that Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) and Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) had accidentally shot a newly-returned Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan).
While Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) and several others fought to keep Zoe alive, Jack and Ravi panicked to dispose of the gun that injured her.
However, as the love rivals formed an uneasy alliance, Jack will double-cross Ravi in upcoming episodes.
The bent policeman will attempt to plant the firearm in Ravi’s flat but will be forced to hide when Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) returns home.
What will this mean for Jack and will he regret betraying Ravi?
In the latest instalment of the soap, fans were left on the edge of their seats as Kat answered a mysterious phone call from Zoe’s phone.
Zoe had previously admitted to Kat that she was in danger of an enemy. However, she did not name her foe.
Thinking that the caller was the person who was harming Zoe, Kat threatened them and warned that they would be caught and punished.
As the person disconnected the call without responding, it was eerily revealed that the caller was none other than Max Branning (Jake Wood).
Meanwhile, Shabaz Ali is a TikTok content creator from Blackburn. He gained more fame when he published the book, I’m Rich You’re Poor (2024).
EastEnders continues on Thursday, September 4, 2025, on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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