EastEnders Bombshell: Fans Convinced Anthony Trueman Is the Secret Father of Zoe Slater’s Twins After Stunning Confession
The Shocking Truth Behind Zoe’s Secret
EastEnders viewers were left speechless after Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) dropped a major revelation that completely rewrote her family history. Nearly two decades after she left Walford, Zoe has returned to the Square with a heartbreaking mission — to find the son she gave up for adoption following the tragic loss of his twin.
But Thursday night’s episode delivered a twist no one saw coming. After years of believing the twins’ father was the late Dennis Rickman (Nigel Harman), Zoe confessed that her story was a lie.
The moment sent fans into meltdown, reigniting one of the soap’s longest-running mysteries — and sparking a flood of theories about who the real father could be.
Zoe’s Desperate Mission and Kat’s Warning
Since returning to Albert Square, Zoe has been consumed by guilt and determination. Her relationship with her mother, Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace), remains fiery as ever, but her mission to locate her son has become her sole focus.
Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) had agreed to fund a private investigator to help Zoe in her search, believing they shared a connection through Dennis. But with Sharon away visiting her sister Vicki Fowler and Kathy Beale, Zoe decided to take matters into her own hands — even stealing the day’s takings from The Queen Vic to pay the investigator.
Her impulsive decision quickly backfired when Kat confronted her, leading to a tense showdown that exposed just how far Zoe is willing to go to find her child.
Later, during a quieter moment between mother and daughter, Zoe finally cracked under the pressure and blurted out the truth: “It ain’t really Dennis Rickman.”
The confession stunned Kat — and fans watching at home.
Fans Theorise: “It’s Anthony Trueman”
Moments after Zoe’s bombshell, EastEnders fans rushed to social media, convinced they’d solved the mystery once and for all. Many now believe the real father of Zoe’s twins is none other than Dr Anthony Trueman (Nicholas Bailey).
Zoe and Anthony shared a romantic history in the early 2000s, and his unexpected return to Walford earlier this year suddenly seems far more significant. Though Anthony has been hovering in the background without a major storyline, viewers are now convinced he’s been reintroduced for this very twist.
On X (formerly Twitter), one fan declared: “Anthony. I’m calling it now. No other reason why they’re keeping him hanging around #EastEnders.”
Another echoed: “Exactly! Why else bring him back if he’s not Zoe’s baby daddy?”
And a third posted: “WHAT A DUFF DUFF! Zoe confirming what we all knew already — Dennis Rickman isn’t the father of her son.”
The theory has gained so much traction that even long-time viewers believe the show is laying the groundwork for an emotional reunion between Zoe and Anthony, with the truth about their son likely to resurface just in time for the festive season.
Could Anthony Be the Missing Piece?
If fan theories are correct, Anthony’s connection to Zoe could also explain his lingering presence in Walford — and potentially tie into wider storylines involving the Trueman family.
The revelation would not only rewrite Zoe’s past but also link her to a current resident through her child, setting up explosive drama for the months ahead.
And with Zoe’s desperation growing and the truth finally starting to unravel, one thing is certain — EastEnders is about to deliver a storyline steeped in secrets, heartbreak, and long-buried sins.