US EditionEastEnders Fans 'Work Out' Reason for Zoe Slater Return in DNA Twist
- Michelle Ryan returned as Zoe Slater on EastEnders on June 16, 2025, marking her first screen appearance in 20 years in Walford.
- Executive Producer Ben Wadey pursued the return because Zoe was on his wishlist, and the timing aligned with Michelle Ryan's interest and a new production team.
- Zoe's character comes back as a troubled 41-year-old, struggling alone with deep-rooted family resentments and fractured relationships, especially with her mother Kat Slater.
- Ryan said, "It feels like coming home," and that "Zoe is a mess" who "has her defenses up, but this week you will see that she needs help," while Wadey highlighted Zoe's lasting popularity.
- Zoe’s return initiates several new storylines involving family drama and personal challenges, indicating a complex and dramatic future for the character in EastEnders.
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EastEnders fans in meltdown over Zoe Slater's return after 20 years - 'I can't believe it!' - The Mirror
EastEnders viewers were left in shock as Zoe Slater, played by Michelle Ryan, made her return to the Square after 17 years in Tuesday night's episode of the BBC soap
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