EastEnders just dropped a bombshell! Zoe Slater is back. It has been almost 20 years since Michelle Ryan left the show, but in Monday’s episode, she made an unexpected comeback to Walford, sharing a brief moment with Stacey and Alfie. But do not get too comfortable; it was not just a warm reunion. There is a much bigger twist on the way. Keep scrolling to find out more.
EastEnders Marks Zoe Slater’s Long-Awaited Return to the Square
Guess who’s back on EastEnders! Zoe actress Michelle herself has famously opened up about the experience of coming back to Walford as “feeling like coming home.” This is not the same Zoe who left in 2005 under a cloud of blame for Den Watts’ death. She’s still older and more shattered and still holding trauma we’ve barely begun to imagine. She’s not the girl who physically left Walford.
The star also explained that it wouldn’t work if they brought her back without significant updates or changes. She’s been failing miserably by herself. The story of her tenure has only just begun, and you’ll want to be tuned in when it all unravels.
Fans Are Excited To See Michelle
Fans were intrigued by the short teaser clips promoting her return that EastEnders played in the days leading up to her comeback.
But a few fans caught on. Graffiti that said “Y2K” popped up, a sly reference to Zoe’s 2000 debut. Others caught sight of the letters “Z”, “O”, and “E” suspended from a jazz festival banner. True believers quickly figured it out.
Naturally, her legacy is deep-seated. Her infamous “You are not my mother!” Scream remains one of the most intense soap moments ever. In 2005, she escaped to Spain after having confessed to the killing of Den Watts. It has been years since she left Walford, but she is finally back.
“Zoe was always at the top of my wish list of people to return,” Ben said. Zoe returns this summer, and her history is bound to bring chaos, secrets and heartbreak. For more such EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.
