Overview
- The reveal arrived in a Christmas Eve episode released early on BBC iPlayer before the terrestrial broadcast.
- EastEnders executives and Oberman said the comeback was kept completely under wraps to preserve the surprise.
- Interviews describe the returning character’s motivation as a mix of long-held grievance and an escalating fixation.
- The current arc draws on repercussions from a major 2005 storyline and recent developments tied to Zoe’s family history.
- Further details of the revenge plan remain undisclosed, with outcomes set to unfold across the Christmas Day episodes.