Overview

• Sharon arrives back in Albert Square with son Albie on Monday, 22 September, as shown in the show’s first‑look clip.
• On arrival she locks eyes with Zoe Slater across the Square, setting a tense tone without a word exchanged.
• Sharon had left after Martin Fowler’s funeral to stay with Michelle in Australia, having earlier loaned money to Vicki that became tied to Ross and Joel Marshall’s troubles.
• Recent episodes established Zoe’s long absence and her 2006 twins disclosure, sharpening questions around her past.
• The latest iPlayer release signals escalating consequences for the Slater and Watts families without revealing plot specifics.