Penny makes a shocking move.

Chelsea Fox will be left upset by an unexpected new setback on EastEnders.

In scenes set to air on the BBC soap next week, Penny and Ravi have an argument after Avani steals a top from her stall.

Later, Penny expresses her frustration about her job prospects with Chelsea. Chelsea then offers Penny a chance to run a night in Peggy’s after being intrigued by her previous work as a promoter.

Later in the week, Phil Mitchell catches Chelsea drinking on the job and demotes her. Spying an opportunity, Penny steals Chelsea’s role as bar manager.

Chelsea learns about Peggy’s actions and is left heartbroken, pleading with Phil to give her the job back.

Will he be sympathetic towards her?

In other EastEnders news, the soap has confirmed the return of Ian Beale’s half-brother David Wicks, with Michael French set to reprise the role later this year ahead of the soap’s 40th anniversary.

“I feel honoured to be asked to reprise the role of David Wicks once again,” French said. “It may only be a brief visit, but we know from his past that David never fails to create a lot of drama in a very short time.”

“David Wicks is undoubtedly one of EastEnders’ most beloved rogues, and we are thrilled to welcome the talented Michael French back to the legendary role as we lead up to the show’s 40th anniversary,” added producer Chris Clenshaw.

“David’s character was never shy of drama during his previous stints, and I can assure you this return will be no different.”