Jack Branning’s blackmail hell takes sinister turn in EastEnders – and he has no idea who’s really behind it

JACK Branning’s blackmail nightmare takes a darker turn as he remains oblivious to who’s pulling the strings.

While he’s desperate to stop the blackmail, Jack remains in the dark about the true identity of the person orchestrating his turmoil, leaving him vulnerable as the situation spirals out of control.

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Next week on EastEnders, Harry turns the screw on Jack by telling him that he’s got a job for him.

Although Jack angrily declines, Harry reminds him that if he doesn’t collect a stolen motor as instructed, he’ll destroy Jack’s career and put him behind bars, using the incriminating video.

The next day, Jack is in a dire situation as he realises that Harry’s job clashes with Amy’s physio appointment.

He prioritises Amy but makes it back just in time to do the car job.

Lurking nearby, Harry takes photos of Jack picking up the dodgy motor.

Back in the Square, Jack is distracted by a text from Harry and drives into the back of Reiss’ car, causing damage to the stolen motor.

Meanwhile, Penny is thrilled to see her dad in anguish as she watches on.

BBC viewers know that Penny vowed to get revenge on her dad after he chose to save Chelsea from a prison sentence over her.

Chelsea caused the crowd crush after changing the number of ticket sales available at Peggy’s.

The crowd crush caused fatal injuries for both Amy and Lauren.

Everyone blamed Penny for the incident, until Denise revealed it was Chelsea doing.

Initially, Jack apologised to Penny and demanded Chelsea to hand herself in.

However, after realising her infant son Jordan needs her, Jack told Penny to take the blame for the crush, as it would be a lesser sentencing for her than Chelsea who had intent.

Penny had no choice to but to go along with it, although inside she was seething and vowed to get revenge.

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Now her and Harry are working together to see Jack fall from grace.

But we he figure out his daughter is really behind it?

EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.