Next week on Beyond the Gates, sisters Dani and Nicole learn about their mother’s devastating diagnosis. The final days of 2025 and the first days of 2026 will also bring romance, a potentially unexpected alliance, relationship drama, and a performance from guest star entertainer Kenny Lattimore. Here’s your BTG video preview for the week of December 29 – January 2.

Key Takeaways

• Dani and Nicole Dupree learn devastating news, as their family faces a life-altering diagnosis.
• Romance sparks and strains as New Year’s Eve brings kisses, questions, and relationship uncertainty.
• Leslie makes a bold move, pitching a risky proposal to Joey.
• A star-studded celebration unfolds, featuring a special performance by Kenny Lattimore.

Next Week on Beyond the Gates

Ringing in the New Year

“Happy New Year!”

It’s time for Fairmont Crest and those living in the DMV to celebrate the new year. It appears that Ted (Keith D. Robinson) and Shanice (Ernestine Johnson) share a midnight kiss at Orphey Gene’s. Additionally, a superstar singer delivers an end-of-the-year performance.

“No flipping way, it’s Kenny Lattimore,” Madison (Kenjah) says to Chelsea (RhonniRose Mantilla). Madison is clearly in awe of the BTG guest star’s presence.

Leslie Means Business, Eva Gets Scared
Elsewhere, Izaiah (David Lami Friebe, who performed Christmas songs with his costar this year) and Eva (Ambyr Michelle) are at her place talking on the couch. It sounds like Izaiah has to explain himself. “I can have a girlfriend and a career,” he states. And immediately, an anxious Eva starts backing away.

“Whoa. What did you just call me?” If Izaiah has assumed too much, then there might be trouble ahead for these two in 2026.

Two of the DMV’s biggest villains connect at Joey’s casino. “What can I do for you?” Joey (Jon Lindstrom) asks. “I have a business proposal that you want to hear,” Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant) responds. How does she think Joey can help her?