EastEnders Unveils Major Schedule Change Ahead Zoe Slater Return

EastEnders is preparing for a major storyline with the return of Zoe Slater, played by Michelle Ryan, after a 20-year absence from Albert Square. Zoe's comeback is set to reveal significant secrets about her past, including the possibility that she has been suffering from dissociative identity disorder triggered by traumatic events related to her parentage. The return also includes a dramatic reunion with her estranged mother, Kat Moon, which is expected to send shockwaves through the Slater family and the wider community. To accommodate this pivotal storyline, the show has expanded its set with new locations such as 'Container Junction' and altered its broadcast schedule, notably withholding the Wednesday episode from early streaming to build anticipation. Alongside Zoe's return, other characters like Yolande and Patrick Trueman have been involved in emotional developments, including their wedding following a traumatic break-in. Executive Producer Ben Wadey has hinted at multiple secrets unfolding as a part of Zoe’s storyline, marking a significant shift early in his tenure.