EastEnders fans were left unimpressed during Friday’s (July 17) episode as Zoe Slater revealed she would be leaving Walford for a few weeks to visit family.
The news comes amid reports that Michelle Ryan has decided to leave the soap once again, with Zoe reportedly set to be killed off in a major upcoming exit storyline.
With Zoe now expected to have limited time on screen before her dramatic departure, viewers have shared their disappointment over how quickly things appear to be moving.
Zoe’s off to visit family (Credit: BBC)
Zoe Slater’s EastEnders exit
Tommy Moon was left anxious tonight after seeing Joel Marshall back on the Square. He feared that Joel could cause trouble now that he had changed his ways.
Zoe and Alfie Moon reassured Tommy that, even if Joel did have something to say, it would not change the fact that Tommy had made the right choices and become a better person.
Zoe then revealed that she was heading away from Walford for a few weeks to visit Lynne Slater. She would be helping her look after her new puppies.
She also invited Tommy to come with her. Zoe told him that once they returned to Walford, he would be ready to stand up to Joel.
However, Zoe’s short break away comes after reports claimed Michelle Ryan has already filmed her final scenes for the soap.
A source told The Sun that Zoe’s exit will air on screen in the coming months, saying: “Michelle’s long-awaited return has been somewhat flat and lacklustre.
“There’s been a backlash about her comeback, leaving some fans disappointed with her on-screen presence.
“There has been some disappointment backstage that the return was shortlived as everyone loved the Zoe Slater’s historic moments.”
Fans aren’t happy with how things are playing out (Credit: BBC)
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