Michelle Ryan has been spotted filming the EastEnders set for the first time since her surprise return to the soap opera Zoe Slater, who was portrayed by her.
Michelle Ryan has been spotted back on the set of EastEnders for the first time since making her surprise return to the BBC soap just weeks ago.
Viewers were left in shock when Zoe made her return to the soap after 20 years, although she scarpered once again after a close run in with her mother Kat. During her brief stint earlier this month, Zoe was seen away from the Square in Stacey Slater’s (Lacey Turner’s) flat as Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) came to help.
After a close encounter with her mother Kat, Zoe revealed that everyone would “hate her” for knowing that she was hiding a sizable secret in Barcelona. Alfie is currently attempting to rescue Zoe while she is in Barcelona. The first images of the star on set were released later this year, making it known that Zoe will be making another appearance at The Square.
In the pictures, Michelle could be seen filming on set with Sonny Kendall, who plays Kat Slater’s (Jessie Wallace) son, Tommy Moon. Zoe has never met her half-brother Tommy, but from the pictures, it looks like their first meeting could be happening very soon. As well as Tommy, Zoe also has half brothers Bert and Ernie, who she’s also yet to meet.
Fans can anticipate more drama when Zoe finally reunites with her mother, Kat. A turbulent relationship between the two led to revelations about Kat’s past and the truth about Zoe’s parentage. The pair’s relationship rebroke despite a reconciliation, and they have since remained apart.
However, Alfie hopes to bring the two back together by bringing Zoe back from Barcelona, although we could see dramatic scenes if his plan backfires. Keeping Zoe’s return a secret from his wife, Alfie told Kat he was off to Australia, as his brother Spencer needed help.
Kat is already becoming suspicious, as she was heard telling Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) that she hadn’t spoken to Alfie since he left – and Spencer had been acting weird when she called.
Kat was reportedly eavesdropping on Alfie’s departure and saying that their relationship would end forever if she discovered his whereabouts. Can Kat come to terms with him? And how will her family’s reunion go?
Zoe’s return marked the first episode for new Executive producer Ben Wadey, but it’s not the only legendary return we’ll be seeing. This week, it was announced that Karen Henthorn would be reprising her role as Julie Bates, as Nigel’s dementia gets progressively worse.
Michelle Ryan’s return to the soap was on Wadey’s wish-list of returnees, Wadey said, “Before I even stepped into the role, Zoe Slater was on my wish-list of returnees because, despite havingn’t seen her on screen for twenty years, her character has transcended time due to her popular storylines.
Michelle and I are both delighted to welcome her back to Walford, and I am delighted to have her back. Zoe’s return is just one of the many exciting storylines we have planned, though I can’t say too much at this point.
Source: Mirror
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