Fans Speculate on Zoe Slater's Return in EastEnders DNA Drama

EastEnders aired a jaw-dropping twist on Monday evening (16th June) as Zoe Slater returned to Albert Square for the first time in 20 years, and fans think they know why the icon has made a comeback.

Zoe's Return
During the latest trip to Walford, Stacey Slater (played by Lacey Turner) appeared back on-screen after making an abrupt exit from the Square in May, and she wasn't alone. Throughout the exciting episode, Stacey appeared frustrated as she tried on multiple occasions to call Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) and ask for his help. She hinted at trouble as a lazy person laying on the sofa in an unknown flat was refusing to "get their act together". Alfie finally reunited with Stacey at the property as she warned the mystery character "looked a lot different". Zoe made a grand entrance looking very worse for wear.

Speculations Mount
EastEnders fans are now predicting Zoe Slater is the biological mum of Joel as the iconic character returns. Taking to social media, one fan wrote: "SO it looks like Joel's Mum might be Zoe. #EastEnders", a second added: "So Zoe’s going to be Joel’s mum isn’t she #EastEnders." A third asked: "#EastEnders Zoe is Joel's mum???", while another stated: "Oh god I’m actually scared Zoe is going to end up being Joel’s mum #EastEnders." "So do we think Zoe is Joel's mum then? He mentioned his mum today so I'm thinking it must be her #EastEnders," added another.

New Era
EastEnders also failed to make the latest installment available on BBC iPlayer at 6am on Monday morning as fans anticipated the exciting episode. The latest trip to Walford marks a new era for the show, with Ben Wadey beginning his tenure as Executive Producer following Chris Clenshaw’s exit. Chris’ final episode on Friday (13th June) saw Kat and Alfie Moon get married for the third time in front of their family and friends. EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday on BBC One and iPlayer.