Overview

• Michelle Ryan reprises her role as Zoe Slater on June 16 after a 20-year absence from EastEnders.
• Zoe’s turbulent return unfolds with her stealing Kat Slater’s credit card, bingeing and collapsing before Stacey Slater and Alfie Moon intervene.
• New executive producer Ben Wadey prioritized Zoe’s comeback to anchor a fresh wave of high-stakes storylines on Albert Square.
• Ryan hints that Zoe harbors deep-seated resentment toward her mother and is grappling with hidden personal demons.
• After a brief arc this week, Zoe will depart and then rejoin the regular cast full time later this summer.