The Monday, December 22, spoilers for Beyond the Gates focus on Leslie, who has some explaining to do. She has told Ted that Vernon is cheating on Anita. A claim like that has to be shocking for the Dupree ex-husband, who’s even more in the doghouse than Bill is. In other news, Anita struggles, and Dani and Martin host competing tree-trimming parties.
Key Takeaways
- Leslie claims Vernon is cheating, and Ted demands answers.
- Anita struggles to process devastating personal news.
- June reunites with her sibling.
- Naomi and Jacob start clashing once again.
- Dani and Martin turn Christmas cheer into a competitive showdown.
Next on Beyond the Gates
Leslie Has Some Explaining to Do
From her hotel room, Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant) spotted Vernon (Clifton Davis) going into Sharon’s (Bonita Brisker) room and, as a result, she drew some salacious conclusions. And now she is sharing her deductions with Ted (Keith D. Robinson).
According to the weekly spoilers, on Monday, Leslie explains the gift she dropped in Ted’s lap. There’s no way Ted will initially buy what Leslie’s selling. But she will fill him in on what she witnessed and possibly even reveal the subsequent conversations and observations she has had that involve Vernon.
Will Ted ultimately believe Leslie? And what will he do now that he knows her version of the truth?
Anita Struggles
This is supposed to be the merriest time of the year. Yet Anita (Tamara Tunie) is experiencing one of the toughest moments of her life. As a result, look for her to process devastating information, which may likely mean she has cancer.
Anita is about to face the fight of her life. How will she tell her family? And what are the next steps?
Naomi and Jacob Clash
Naomi (Arielle Prepetit) and Jacob’s relationship appeared to be improving, but maybe we were wrong, because the teasers hint they’re still in trouble.
When Naomi is furious with Jacob (Jibre Hordges), why aren’t they using the coping methods that their couples therapist has probably taught them? Naomi finds herself upset with her husband a lot — maybe she needs some individual therapy to get to the root of her issues with her husband. Because there are issues.
Holiday Harmony
June (Jasmine Burke) has had an emotionally rollercoaster type of year. She has gone from unhoused and ill to Orphey Gene’s bright light of a waitress. She has reconnected with her children and, for the most part, they have accepted her back into their lives.
Plus, she’s making friends, imparting words of wisdom, and flirting with Ted occasionally. And she has even tangled with the likes of Leslie Thomas.
This Christmas, June isn’t just invited to Martin’s Christmas tree trimming party. She also reunites with her sister, Regina (Jacinte Blankenship). That’s another benefit of getting her act together. She and her sister are no longer estranged. What a glow-up June has experienced in 2025.
Fairmont Crest’s Great Christmas Tree Trimming Fight
Finally, Dani (Karla Mosley) and Martin (Brandon Claybon) host competing tree-trimming parties. And after the year they both have had, it’s probably important that each family member shows up to their party. And that means we’re in for a fierce competition, one that you know Dani won’t want to lose (Find out what else is happening this holiday on BTG).
Martin and Smitty (Mike Manning) might have the cozier get-together, while Dani’s will surely be flashy. What lessons will Dani and Martin learn about themselves after the dust settles and their unofficial head-to-head competition is over?
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