He’s not the father — but is he the one terrorising her to stay close? Viewers fear Anthony’s twisted plan is only just beginning

The Chilling Mystery Deepens

EastEnders fans are growing increasingly suspicious of Anthony Trueman as his behaviour takes a darker turn. Since returning to Walford, the once-trusted doctor has been acting strangely—and now, viewers are convinced he’s the one harassing Zoe Slater.

Zoe, played by Michelle Ryan, has been struggling for weeks with mysterious calls and threatening texts as she desperately searches for the son she gave up for adoption nearly two decades ago. And while many pointed the finger at Jean Slater, the real culprit might be much closer than Zoe thinks.

Jean’s Breakdown or a Convenient Distraction?

Zoe’s tension with Jean Slater reached boiling point this week when she accused her of being the anonymous stalker. Despite Kat and Alfie Moon urging her to leave Jean alone, Zoe confronted her again—only to find Jean visibly unraveling. The encounter left Zoe feeling even more isolated, unsure who to trust.

But while the spotlight was on Jean’s mental health, a more sinister plot may be unfolding behind the scenes. After another emotionally charged night, Zoe turned to Anthony for support—and what happened next has fans seriously disturbed.

Creepy Slideshows and Sudden Intimacy

In a moment that sent chills through the fanbase, Anthony was shown watching a slideshow of photos of Zoe on his computer—right before inviting her over for wine. Later, the two shared a drink, a kiss, and headed upstairs. But what seemed romantic on the surface now reeks of manipulation.

Not long ago, Anthony tried to convince Zoe’s family she was having a psychotic episode. Was he laying the groundwork to isolate her, or worse—to discredit her if she came too close to the truth?

Social Media Theory Storm

Soap fans wasted no time forming theories, and they’re all pointing in one direction:

“Anthony and his wife adopted Zoe’s son without her knowing. That’s why he doesn’t want them reunited.”
“He’s gaslighting her into thinking she’s unstable. That way, she can’t reclaim custody.”
“He’s punishing her for rejecting him. This is obsession disguised as romance.”

Some fans are even wondering if Anthony could be the father of Zoe’s son, given their brief romance years ago—a relationship that ended in betrayal when Anthony admitted he had feelings for her mother, Kat.

The Long-Lost Twins Twist

A haunting 2006 flashback revealed that Zoe gave birth to twins after leaving Albert Square: a son she placed for adoption, and a daughter who tragically died. That trauma never left Zoe—and now it seems someone is using it against her.