Rocky Cotton takes drastic action after ultimatum from Kathy in EastEnders

Kathy's financial pressure

KATHY Beale is facing financial pressure after paying off Rocky Cotton's former wife Jo in an attempt to stop her from causing trouble. The decision to get rid of Jo has left Kathy in a difficult situation.

A backfired romantic outing

Next week in EastEnders, Rocky Cotton tries to treat Kathy to a romantic outing, but things quickly go wrong. The couple have been living with Sonia Fowler and Reiss Colwell, and their living situation is adding to the stress.

Desperate for a fresh start

Kathy paid off Jo Cotton in order to have a fresh start with Rocky. Unfortunately, this has left her in a financial predicament as she had to sell off the chippy, only for her son Ian to intervene.

Drastic action needed

After a heated argument with Kathy, Rocky realizes he needs to take drastic action to get their finances back on track. But what will he do to solve their money issues?

Viewers speculate about Rocky's exit

Actor Brian Conley, who plays Rocky, is set to leave Albert Square as he focuses on new ventures. This has caused speculation among viewers about how and why Rocky will be written out of the show. Some believe he could be killed off during a Christmas murder mystery, while others think he may return to his criminal ways.

Wild theories on social media

Since the news of Rocky's exit, fans of the long-running soap have taken to social media to share their wildest theories. From Rocky being behind a fire at Kathy's café as part of an insurance scam, to him committing crimes to solve Kathy's financial problems, the speculation is running wild.

What's next for Rocky?

As Rocky's departure approaches, viewers are left wondering what lies ahead for his character. Will he get involved with a shady crowd out of desperation? Or will he find another solution to Kathy's money issues? Tune in to EastEnders to find out!

EastEnders airs from Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One.