A new actor will soon be joining the EastEnders cast. Shabaz Ali, who is a comedian and author, is set for his BBC soap debut. Fans are excited to see him. On September 3 2025, he shared a selfie. He hinted that it would be an explosive Christmas storyline. Fans even said that they will watch the show again only for him. However, the BBC has not officially confirmed his role. Fans are eager for more details. Keep reading to know more.
Shabaz Shares Set Sneak Peek
Shabaz says his entry could shake up things in Albert Square. He asked fans cryptically whose life he might “ruin” his announcement shows that he is already familiar with the soap’s setting. It suggests that he has already begun filming scenes on the set.
Fans couldn’t control their excitement. They started tagging their friends and also shared GIFs. They were guessing which characters could be involved in the twist. Some hope that he would bring comedy to the intense drama. Some believe he may be connected to Zoe Slater’s shooting storyline.
Shabaz took to his Instagram and posted a short clip showing a colourless view of Albert Square. He teased them about his upcoming appearance. The clip showed familiar corners of Walford. It gave viewers a glimpse of his storyline. Fans began speculating which streets and houses might feature him.
Shabaz is a TikTok content creator from Blackburn. He gained fame through his book, I’m Rich, You’re Poor, released in 2024. However, the BBC soap would be his first acting project in a high-profile soap. Viewers want to know he will interact with major characters like Jack Branning, Ravi Gulati and Kat Moon. Some believe he may be connected to Zoe Slater’s shooting storyline. However, others feel he could bring a more intense or mysterious storyline. Fans are watching his every social media update for clues about his role.
Chaos Continues In EastEnders As Zoe’s Story Unfolds
Fans are still not able to process what happened to Zoe Slater. On September 3, 2025, Jack Branning and Ravi Gulati accidentally fired a gun, and it hit Zoe. Kat, Alfie and Anthony Trueman rushed to protect her and call for emergency help. Jack and Ravi were both questioned, and they lied about their whereabouts. However, things changed when Jack decided to frame Ravi for the incident. He secretly plots to plant the gun in his flat. But his plan was almost ruined as Ravi’s wife, Priya, returned home.
Jack was forced to drop off his plan. Meanwhile, after the shooting, Zoe received a call. Kat answered the call. She thought the person on the other side might be threatening her daughter. But the call was from Max Branning. Max and Zoe had a past. And his sudden reappearance in her life only adds more fuel to the storyline. And with Shabaz joining the soap, there could be more drama in Walford. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.