EastEnders fans, something exciting is brewing on the Square. Two major faces are returning. But this time, it’s not just about the past. There could be a twist waiting that no one sees coming. Keep scrolling to know more.
EastEnders Sets The Stage For Zoe And Anthony’s Reunion
Michelle Ryan’s coming back as Zoe Slater. She popped in earlier, but now she’s back. And so is Anthony Nicholas; Bailey’s picking him up again, too. The two characters once had a spark, and now they’ll be sharing scenes again. So is something still there? Michelle says it’s possible.

Speaking to a source, she admitted, “I think there’s a chance, but there’s also a chance with other men.” She described Zoe’s future as “kind of open season.”Just hearing that was enough to get fans talking. Some think a love triangle might happen.
As for Kat, Jessie Wallace had her say. When someone brought up her getting back with Anthony, she laughed it off. Kat just got married, so that door’s likely closed. Zoe and Anthony’s story was never fully closed. What they had never really got off the ground. It stopped before it even started. Zoe’s return isn’t just about her old life. It’s about what she’s walking into now. It’s about who she’ll become now. And if Anthony’s in the picture, things could get complicated fast.
Anthony’s Return Comes With New Layers And Old Ties
Nicholas Bailey’s comeback was announced last month. Anthony is set to return during his father Patrick’s wedding to Yolande. But he’s not just there for the family gathering. The actor called the opportunity “an unexpected treat,” and said he was excited to explore how Anthony has changed. Filming again with Rudolph Walker brought back strong memories, and the connection between Anthony and Patrick will be a major focus.

He also hinted that time has changed Anthony. He’s changed since he left. But some feelings don’t disappear, no matter how much time has passed. Seeing Zoe again might bring something back he thought he’d buried, one never knows where Anthony’s story is heading yet. But this is Walford, things change fast.
Feelings come back when people least want them to. That’s just how it goes. Zoe and Anthony have a past. And there’s still a lot left unsaid between them. That makes them dangerous, that makes them interesting. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, follow Soap Opera Daily.