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·Jul 2026
EastEnders Zoe Slater axed and killed off from BBC soap
Michelle Ryan’s character Zoe Slater is being written out of EastEnders, with reports indicating she will be killed off after a year-long return to the show. Her exit has already been filmed and will air later in the year. Sources cited fan disappointment with the character’s comeback, while the BBC confirmed her departure but declined to comment on upcoming storylines.