EastEnders actress Michelle Ryan posted a behind-the-scenes photo on Instagram. The picture was with Nick Bailey, known as Anthony Trueman, and the show’s stunt team. The image was taken during filming of the Christmas episodes. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Michelle’s Festive Photo With Nick Bailey And EastEnders Stunt Team
The beautiful Michelle Ryan shared the image, smiling alongside Nick Bailey and the soap’s stunt team. The team was standing in front of a set decorated for the Christmas episodes.
The actor captioned the post, “A behind-the-scenes photo from the Christmas episodes of EastEnders with the brilliant stunt team and lovely Nick Bailey.” Also, we can see how good the camaraderie is between the team and the energy on set.
Meanwhile, people who follow her also expressed love for her post a lot. A fan wrote, “You absolutely smashed those episodes. I really enjoyed the entire storyline of your return. ” Another one commented, “What a beautiful photo, Michelle! I bet you guys had a great time.”
Anthony Trueman’s Return And Zoe’s Christmas Day Ordeal
When Zoe returned to the square, she was targeted by a stalker. Initially, her suspects were Vicki Fowler or her own brother, Tommy Moon. But soon the lost Slater realises Anthony Trueman’s obsession with “protecting” her. Also, Anthony had discovered that Zoe had twins in 2006. However, she had abandoned them. So to punish Zoe for the secret, Anthony lied to Kat, claiming the babies had died. The cruel man wanted to locate the kids himself.
Then, on Christmas Day 2025, Chelsea Fox spilt Anthony’s lie to Kat and Zoe. While she was struggling, he hit her so hard that she lost consciousness. Later, Jasmine and Chrissie Watts’s partner in crime, came to her mother’s aid by hitting Anthony with a salt lamp. When Zoe regained consciousness, she saw that Anthony Truman had died. Thinking that she had done it, Zoe was taken into custody and charged with murder. However, it has now been dropped to manslaughter.

Later, Kat wanted her daughter to be prison-free. She initially thought it was Chrissie who had killed the man. However, she soon learn it was Jasmine behind it. She teams up with her to lure Jasmine back to Walford. And soon police take her away. But will Zoe be released? For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.
