The character was last seen in Walford in 2005 after being entangled in Den Watts\u2019 murder. After confessing her involvement, she made amends with Kat and left for Ibiza to start a brand new life for herself. However, fans now know the mother-daughter duo haven\u2019t been on good terms and haven\u2019t seen each other in years.<\/p>\n
Following her exit, EastEnders<\/a> have been calling for Michelle\u2019s return as Zoe for years and now she\u2019s finally coming back to the Square. After leaving the show behind, Michelle went on to make it big in Hollywood, starring in the Bionic Woman series as Jaime Sommers.<\/p>\n As fans eagerly await the drama that will no doubt unfold, here\u2019s everything you need to know about Zoe\u2019s return as BBC bosses make a huge U-turn\u2026<\/p>\n READ MORE: EastEnders’ Lorraine Stanley enjoys luxury honeymoon with new husband Mark Perez<\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE: EastEnders star James Farrar breaks down in sad video as friend and agent dies<\/a><\/p>\n All four episodes per week are usually uploaded on BBC iPlayer<\/a> on Monday morning meaning fans can binge-watch them all in one go rather than wait for the episodes to air on BBC One.<\/p>\n Now the BBC have confirmed Wednesday\u2019s episode (September 3) will not be available to watch in advance and fans will have to tune in at 7:30pm on BBC One.<\/p>\n This means eager viewers who want to watch it at 6am will have to wait 12 hours to see the aftermath of Zoe\u2019s highly-anticipated comeback and reunion with Kat.<\/p>\n The synopsis for the exciting episode reveals: \u201cSecrets of Zoe’s past come to the fore during her explosive return to Walford, which sends shockwaves through the Slaters and Walford.\u201d<\/p>\n Where has Zoe been?<\/p>\n Zoe appeared on-screen for the first time earlier this year when it was revealed she was living with her cousin Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner).<\/p>\n Stacey called Kat\u2019s husband Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) for help, where Zoe revealed she was on the run from men she owed money to.<\/p>\n Before they could help her, Zoe fled Stacey\u2019s flat as Alfie left Walford to try and find Zoe in Spain, lying to Kat and telling her he was going to Australia<\/a> to see his brother Spencer.<\/p>\n Alfie returned to Walford without Zoe in tow after being unable to find her, so it remains to be seen how she returns to Walford and what will happen when she\u2019s reunited with her estranged mother.<\/p>\n Excited fans have been taking to social media to share their reactions in anticipation for the much-awaited episodes. One viewer wrote on Instagram<\/a>: \u201cI cannot wait for Kat and Zoe to come face to face.\u201d<\/p>\n Another fan expressed: \u201cI have never been more excited to watch a tv show,\u201d while somebody else said: \u201cSo excited, I can\u2019t wait to see Kat and Zoe reunited.\u201d<\/p>\n Yet another gushed: \u201cBring on next week right now please, thank you very much. I\u2019m so excited.\u201d While a fifth added: \u201cThis week is going to be so good.\u201d<\/p>\n EastEnders continues on Monday at 7:30pm on BBC One<\/p>\n Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok <\/a>, Snapchat <\/a>, Instagram <\/a>, Twitter <\/a>, Facebook <\/a>, YouTube <\/a>and Threads <\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Zoe](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0_528167TITLEEastenders.jpg\")
Zoe Slater makes her highly-anticipated return to Walford after 20 years(Image: CREDIT LINE:BBC\/Jack Barns\/Kieron McCarron)Schedule changes<\/p>\n![\"She](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0_528172TITLEEastenders.jpg\")
She comes face to face with her estranged mum Kat Moon(Image: CREDIT LINE:BBC\/Jack Barns\/Kieron McCarron)Fan reactions<\/p>\n