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Zoe Slater Arrives on Albert Square in Turmoil

Her disheveled first appearance after two decades exposes Zoe’s personal crisis, setting the stage for her permanent summer comeback under Ben Wadey.

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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.