Overview
- The Christmas Eve episode, released early on BBC iPlayer, ended with a secret return that reframes Zoe Slater’s months-long ordeal.
- A recent identity reveal involving a new Walford arrival deepened the family stakes and set up the holiday episodes’ next moves.
- Tracy‑Ann Oberman said she was delighted the comeback was kept secret and described her character’s drive as a mix of justice and fixation.
- Longtime viewers noted the storyline’s links to past events in Albert Square, prompting immediate reaction across social media.
- EastEnders continues on BBC One with two Christmas Day episodes, with the aftermath of the twist set to unfold on air.