EastEnders: Zoe Slater’s Torment Sparks Paranoia and Accusations in Explosive Halloween Week
Chaos reigns in EastEnders next week as Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) finds herself pushed to the edge — and someone in Walford is about to face her wrath. After a shocking revelation and a public humiliation, Zoe’s paranoia spirals, leading to fiery confrontations, broken trust, and a chilling mystery at The Queen Vic.
Kat’s Big Slip Unleashes Trouble
Zoe’s long-awaited return to Albert Square has been nothing short of dramatic, but this week, things take a dark turn. Following her latest confession, Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) accidentally lets the secret slip during a pub quiz night at The Vic, exposing Zoe’s private pain to the entire Square.
The revelation instantly makes Zoe the subject of gossip and judgment, reigniting her old wounds. Humiliated and furious, Zoe lashes out at Kat, leading to yet another explosive argument between mother and daughter. Kat’s final ultimatum pushes Zoe to the breaking point — forcing her to consider leaving Walford altogether.
A Broken Photo and a Sinister Mystery
Just when it seems the dust might settle, Zoe makes another disturbing discovery: a cherished photo of her and Kat smashed to pieces. Convinced her mother is behind it, Zoe confronts Kat in a heated exchange — but Kat swears she had nothing to do with it.
The incident leaves Zoe rattled and suspicious. If Kat isn’t responsible, then who is tormenting her?
Halloween Havoc at The Vic
As Walford gears up for Halloween celebrations, chaos erupts again when a burst sewer pipe floods the barrel store at The Vic. While clearing the mess, residents stumble upon an old VHS tape from the 1980s, tucked away and forgotten.
Curious, Ross Marshall (Alex Walkinshaw) brings a video player to the pub to uncover the tape’s secrets. But Kat, already fearing the impact on Zoe, warns against playing it. Her caution goes unheeded — and when the tape finally plays, its disturbing contents leave Zoe horrified.
Overcome with emotion, Zoe throws everyone out of The Vic, convinced that the tape and the strange events are part of a cruel campaign to torment her.

Accusations Fly — But Is Zoe Right?
Zoe’s fear quickly morphs into fury as she begins to suspect Anthony Trueman (Nicholas Bailey). Despite his efforts to calm her earlier, Zoe now believes he’s behind the mysterious happenings.
Anthony insists he’s innocent, but Zoe’s trust has been shattered. Her paranoia grows by the hour, and as Walford’s Halloween night unfolds, the question looms — is Zoe imagining things, or is someone truly out to get her?
Could the friendly doctor be hiding something sinister, or is a darker figure lurking in the shadows of Albert Square?