{"id":110442,"date":"2025-10-29T14:17:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T14:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/110442\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T14:17:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T14:17:10","slug":"eastenders-zoe-rules-out-popular-baby-theory-as-frightening-halloween-plot-unfolds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/110442\/","title":{"rendered":"EastEnders&#8217; Zoe rules out popular baby theory as frightening Halloween plot unfolds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"EastEnders\" data-node-id=\"1.0.0.0\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">EastEnders<\/a> spoilers follow for Wednesday\u2019s episode (29 October), which is available to watch now on streaming service BBC iPlayer and hasn\u2019t yet aired on TV.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">EastEnders\u2019 Zoe Slater has appeared to rule out a popular theory amongst fans about the father of her twins. After Zoe confirmed that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69131968\/eastenders-spoilers-zoe-child-revelation-change-kat\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69131968\/eastenders-spoilers-zoe-child-revelation-change-kat\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"she had lied to Sharon Watts about Dennis Rickman being the dad\" data-node-id=\"4.2\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">she had lied to Sharon Watts about Dennis Rickman being the dad<\/a>, the mystery continues. But is she telling the truth this time, or is there another twist in the tale?<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Zoe\u2019s lies have damaged her relationship with her mum even further, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69175862\/eastenders-spoilers-sharon-news-exit-zoe-twist\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69175862\/eastenders-spoilers-sharon-news-exit-zoe-twist\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"this week Kat gave her an ultimatum\" data-node-id=\"6.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">this week Kat gave her an ultimatum<\/a> \u2013 make amends for her actions or move out of the pub.<\/p>\n<p>What to Read Next<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">But their feud was put to the side when Zoe discovered that a photo of her and Kat had been smashed, smeared with fake blood and put on her bed as a threat.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Kat wasn\u2019t convinced though, and her row with Zoe continued as Halloween arrived <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69083978\/eastenders-spoilers-kat-vhs-drama\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69083978\/eastenders-spoilers-kat-vhs-drama\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"in today\u2019s episode\" data-node-id=\"12.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">in today\u2019s episode<\/a>, as she accused her daughter of breaking the photo herself.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"jean slater, zoe slater, kat slater, eastenders\" title=\"EMBARGOED UNTIL 21\/10\/2025 00:01 Jean Slater, Zoe Slater, Kat Slater, EastEnders \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4286\" height=\"2857\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kat-slater-jean-slater-zoe-slater-eastenders-68ef6c0054342.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BBC<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"15\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"> Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tech\/best-tech-deals\/g35899960\/best-streaming-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tech\/best-tech-deals\/g35899960\/best-streaming-services\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Best streaming services\" data-node-id=\"15.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Best streaming services<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"17\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69122963\/eastenders-spoilers-zoe-slater-halloween-mystery\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69122963\/eastenders-spoilers-zoe-slater-halloween-mystery\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Zoe remained adamant that someone was out to get her\" data-node-id=\"17.0\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Zoe remained adamant that someone was out to get her<\/a> and after another clash with Vicki in the caf\u00e9, she accused her of breaking into the pub and smashing the picture.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"19\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Anthony witnessed this confrontation and went after Zoe, expressing his concern for her. He suggested that Zoe could come and stay with him and his family while she felt scared at The Vic.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"21\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">However, when Anthony decided to ask Zoe if he is the father of her adopted son, Zoe quickly told him that he wasn\u2019t \u2013 as she was on the pill back when they were an item, and the dates were years apart.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"zoe slater, anthony truman, eastenders\" title=\"Zoe Slater, Anthony Truman, EastEnders \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4284\" height=\"2856\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/zoe-slater-anthony-truman-eastenders-68f65b3d2c292.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BBC<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"24\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69183542\/eastenders-devastating-new-story-lauren-branning\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69183542\/eastenders-devastating-new-story-lauren-branning\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"EastEnders announces devastating new story for Lauren Branning\" data-node-id=\"24.0.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">EastEnders announces devastating new story for Lauren Branning<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"26\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Anthony\u2019s question frustrated Zoe, and she refused his offer of a place to stay. Kat later confirmed that Zoe could live at the pub as long as she wanted, but Jean was furious that she had given her another chance.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"28\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Meanwhile, Alfie\u2019s party plans were ruined by a burst pipe in the barrel store. As he cleared up the mess, he came across a video tape labelled \u2018Slaters\u2019 Halloween 1988.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"30\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69091292\/eastenders-spoilers-kat-zoe-turmoil-historic-footage\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69091292\/eastenders-spoilers-kat-zoe-turmoil-historic-footage\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Alfie was keen to play the old footage\" data-node-id=\"30.0\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Alfie was keen to play the old footage<\/a>, but when Kat spotted the tape at the Halloween party, she thought seeing her mum and dad would freak Zoe out.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"32\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">But later, the tape began mysteriously playing in the pub later \u2013 and both Kat and Zoe were horrified when uncle Harry unexpectedly appeared on the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"kat slater, eastenders\" title=\"Kat Slater, EastEnders \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4347\" height=\"2815\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kat-slater-eastenders-68ef6bff2903d.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BBC<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"35\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69182140\/eastenders-micah-balfour-exit-junior-knight\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69182140\/eastenders-micah-balfour-exit-junior-knight\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"EastEnders star to leave soap after 18 months in role\" data-node-id=\"35.0.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">EastEnders star to leave soap after 18 months in role<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"37\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Furious Zoe accused both Vicki and Jean of playing the footage, and when no one owned up she demanded everyone leave the pub.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"39\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">With Zoe more convinced than ever that someone is out to get her, Anthony told Kat that Zoe\u2019s paranoia and heightened behaviour were signs that she was having a psychotic break.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"41\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Is Anthony right, or is Zoe really being targeted? <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"43\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">EastEnders airs on Mondays &#8211; Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"45\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"http:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Read more EastEnders spoilers on our dedicated homepage\" data-node-id=\"45.0\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Read more EastEnders spoilers on our dedicated homepage<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"47\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">The new edition of Living Legends is here!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hearstmagazines.co.uk\/special-editions-subscriptions-lvgwitchesariana\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.hearstmagazines.co.uk\/special-editions-subscriptions-lvgwitchesariana\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\" Buy Ariana &amp; Witches in newsagents or online\" data-node-id=\"47.0.3\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> Buy Ariana &amp; Witches in newsagents or online<\/a>, priced at just \u00a38.99.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"EastEnders spoilers follow for Wednesday\u2019s episode (29 October), which is available to watch now on streaming service BBC&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":110443,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[1105,67111,1107,93,61,60,1135,67110,282],"class_list":{"0":"post-110442","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tv","8":"tag-content-type-news","9":"tag-contentid-d0e2bee8-6a2d-4328-9bf8-942e53745bd4","10":"tag-displaytype-standard-article","11":"tag-entertainment","12":"tag-ie","13":"tag-ireland","14":"tag-locale-gb","15":"tag-shorttitle-eastenders-zoe-rules-out-popular-baby-theory","16":"tag-tv"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/110442","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=110442"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/110442\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/110443"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=110442"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=110442"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=110442"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}