In a chilling turn that has sent EastEnders fans into a frenzy, the mysterious disappearance of Zoe Slater is dominating Walford, with viewers fearing the worst after her dramatic confession to Stacey Slater in last night’s episode. Zoe, who has long carried the weight of secrets and lies surrounding her family, admitted to Stacey that she had uncovered something dangerous — a truth linked to past events involving Greg Jessop, the man who vanished years ago under suspicious circumstances. The revelation comes just as Zoe hinted that she had “stumbled into something she shouldn’t have,” leaving Stacey terrified for her cousin’s safety. Immediately after the confession, Zoe vanishes without a trace, prompting Stacey to launch a desperate search through the Square, retracing Zoe’s last known movements, from the café to the canal towpath. The tension is amplified when Stacey recalls eerie similarities between Zoe’s disappearance and the grim circumstances surrounding Greg’s vanishing: both involved cryptic warnings, sudden absences, and a trail that ends ominously near secluded areas of Walford. In a heart-stopping scene, Stacey frantically calls the police, describing Zoe’s last known location and mentioning her suspicions that someone may have lured Zoe away with sinister intent. Meanwhile, the audience is given chilling flashbacks of Greg’s disappearance — his abandoned belongings near the river, the same unsettling alleyways — drawing a haunting parallel that has fans worried that Zoe may have met a similar fate. Social media erupted within minutes of the episode airing, with hashtags like #FindZoe and #WalfordMystery trending as viewers speculated about her possible whereabouts, potential suspects, and whether the dark family secrets she stumbled upon finally caught up with her. Theories abound: some suspect an old enemy of the Slater clan has resurfaced seeking revenge, while others fear a more intimate betrayal from someone Zoe trusted. Behind the scenes, producers have teased that Zoe’s storyline is “tied to the most dangerous secrets Walford has ever held,” promising weeks of suspense, moral dilemmas, and shocking revelations. The writing cleverly intertwines past and present, highlighting how the echoes of Greg’s disappearance still haunt the Square, and creating a tense atmosphere where any resident could be hiding something deadly. Viewers are particularly drawn to Stacey’s emotional turmoil — her frantic search, guilt over not realizing the danger sooner, and her determination to save Zoe reflect the show’s ability to balance suspense with deeply human emotion. Early spoilers suggest that Zoe’s disappearance will ultimately unravel a network of lies and betrayals stretching back years, with shocking twists that could implicate familiar faces in Walford. As Stacey races against time, the Square is left in a state of unease, the air thick with tension, suspicion, and fear — and one question looms over everyone watching: has Zoe met the same tragic fate as Greg, or is there still hope for her to escape the sinister forces closing in? The coming episodes promise a nail-biting investigation, tense confrontations, and revelations that could forever alter the Slater family’s story in Walford.