DENZEL Danes’ drugs secret is exposed as he makes a fatal mistake in EastEnders.

The teen – played by Jaden Ladega – has been taking steroids in recent weeks to boost his physique, but has also had to deal with the side effects too.

His loved ones are unaware of what he is up to, but his friend Nugget knows and has started to take them as well in the latest episodes.

However, in upcoming EastEnders spoilers, the teens are getting ready for the boxing tournament when Tommy teases Nugget, who flies off the handle at him.

Zack and Ravi pull them apart, as Denzel tells Nugget to calm down before people get suss about the steroids.

Convinced they are on something, Zack puts up a ‘drugs test’ sign and Denzel freaks out, unaware it’s just a deterrent.

When Denzel is a no-show, Nugget goes looking for him but falls ill so heads to No.41 for help.

However, the youngster collapses to the ground before he can reach anyone.

Thankfully, Avani alerts Priya and Nish and Nugget is rushed to hospital.

Nugget eventually regains consciousness, but Priya and Ravi are devastated when the doctors say his kidneys are not responding and he may need long-term dialysis.

The pressure mounts as his parents, then the police, press Nugget to tell them who supplied the drugs, but he won’t say.

Back in Albert Square, Denzel is horrified to hear what’s happened to Nugget and starts to panic.

Howie goes looking for his son, so Denzel hides at The Boxing Den to avoid him, but Zack finds him.

Is Denzel about to face the consequences for his reckless actions?