Who Is Zoe Slater’s Real Baby Daddy? | EastEnders

In true EastEnders fashion, just when fans thought the mystery surrounding Zoe Slater’s past couldn’t get any more tangled, this week’s episodes blew the story wide open — confirming Dennis Rickman isn’t the father of Zoe’s child. The shocking revelation has reignited questions that have haunted Walford for years — and this time, the truth is coming straight from Zoe herself.

Tonight’s episode saw Zoe finally come face to face with the private investigator she’s been secretly working with for months. But to her frustration, her fiery mum, Kat Moon, decided to tag along, unable to resist meddling in her daughter’s business. The tension between the two was palpable as Kat tried to take control of the meeting, still clinging to her public claim that Dennis Rickman fathered Zoe’s twins — a bombshell she dropped during a heated argument with Sharon Watts at The Vic.

However, even in that fiery confrontation, viewers sensed that Kat wasn’t fully convinced by her own words. Many now believe she invented the story as a way to manipulate Sharon, pushing her into funding Zoe’s private investigator under false pretenses. And it worked — until Sharon abruptly left Walford to help Vicki, leaving Zoe to handle the situation on her own.

Desperate for answers, Zoe resorted to stealing cash from the Vic’s till to continue paying the investigator. When Kat caught wind of what she’d done, she demanded to be involved, and the two showed up at the investigator’s office together. What followed was an increasingly tense and suspicious exchange that left fans reeling.

When asked for the date of her son’s birth, Zoe curtly replied, “It’s in the text I sent you,” refusing to elaborate. Kat tried to smooth things over, urging her daughter to simply repeat the date, but Zoe snapped back, claiming she couldn’t remember. The investigator pressed for more details — photos, hospital names, staff records — but Zoe deflected every question, insisting she was “too shocked” at the time to recall anything clearly.

Then came the moment that truly unsettled viewers. When the investigator mentioned Zoe’s baby girl — the twin who tragically didn’t survive — she offered to locate the death certificate to help fill in the gaps. But Zoe quickly shut her down, saying sharply, “I don’t want you digging into that. Let her rest in peace.”

This reaction instantly raised alarm bells. Why would Zoe be so defensive if she truly had nothing to hide? And why the sudden uncertainty about the father’s identity when she had been so adamant for years that Dennis was the dad? Fans are now convinced Zoe is deliberately concealing the truth — not just from Kat, but from everyone in Walford.

Online discussions have exploded with theories. One fan wrote on Reddit, “If she texted the date, it’s literally on her phone. She’s obviously lying about Dennis. The timeline doesn’t even add up.” Another viewer pointed out, “Dennis died in December 2005. Zoe’s baby was clearly born in 2006. There’s no way he’s the father.”

That theory matches what we learned in the flashback episode earlier this year, which confirmed Zoe gave birth in 2006 — though the exact month was conveniently left out. It’s this missing piece that has fans convinced the show is gearing up for a major reveal.

And according to upcoming spoilers, that reveal might happen sooner than anyone expected. Rumors suggest Zoe will make another shocking confession — one that slips out in the middle of The Vic, leaving everyone stunned. Viewers believe this moment will finally expose the identity of her child’s real father, and the top suspect right now? Anthony Truman.

Fans have noticed that Anthony’s name has been subtly popping up in recent episodes, and his past connection to Zoe makes him a strong contender. One viewer speculated on X (formerly Twitter), “They wouldn’t keep bringing Anthony up for no reason. It’s got to be him. Zoe’s been lying about Dennis this whole time.” Another added, “Zoe’s confession tomorrow will blow everything open. My money’s on Anthony Truman being the real dad.”

But while Zoe’s long-buried secret dominates the Slater storyline, elsewhere in Walford another drama is heating up — one that could lead to an unlikely redemption arc. Fans have been gripped by the growing chaos surrounding Harry Mitchell, who’s been missing for two weeks after getting mixed up in Ravi Galati’s criminal operations.

After bravely trying to expose Ravi’s associate Oki by planting hidden cameras, Harry was caught, kidnapped, and left traumatized. He’s since spiraled into drug use while being held captive — and Oki has only tightened his grip, manipulating those around him and even trying to charm Gina Knight by lying about Harry’s relationship with her.

Meanwhile, Teddy Mitchell is desperate to find his son. Believing Harry might have fled to Cardiff, he confided in Billy Mitchell about his fears — unaware that Harry is still in Walford, trapped in Oki’s apartment and battling withdrawal. Kojo Asar, Harry’s loyal friend, discovered the truth and is secretly plotting a rescue while pretending to go along with Oki’s operation.

Ravi, completely unaware of Harry’s predicament, is dealing with his own crisis after discovering that Joel Marshall leaked explicit photos of his daughter Avani. Struggling between his violent instincts and his desire to be a better father, Ravi is standing at a moral crossroads — and fans think saving Harry might be his chance to redeem himself.

One fan posted, “If Ravi risks everything to save Harry, it could be his redemption moment. He’s been stuck in the dark too long.” Others, however, think giving Ravi a heroic storyline risks undermining his dangerous edge. Still, the tension building around Harry’s rescue could easily intertwine with Zoe’s upcoming confession, creating one of the most explosive weeks in EastEnders history.

Amid all this drama, EastEnders legend Gillian Wright (Jean Slater) has shared some deeply emotional real-life news. Offscreen, Gillian opened up about her sister’s long battle with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis during a heartfelt BBC interview. She revealed that her sister, once a dancer and actress, has spent 30 years fighting the cruel disease but continues to teach part-time despite her limitations. Gillian also shared that she’s been crafting and selling handmade knitted bags to raise money for MS charities, turning her downtime between stage performances into a mission of hope and support.

It’s a touching reminder that beyond the turmoil and secrets of Albert Square, the stars of EastEnders bring just as much heart and resilience to the real world as they do on-screen.

But back in Walford, all eyes are now on Zoe Slater. Her story is unraveling fast, and one thing’s clear — the truth about her child’s father will tear through the Square like a storm. Was it Dennis Rickman? The evidence says no. Was it Anthony Truman? The signs are all pointing that way.

Whatever the truth may be, fans are bracing for one of the most emotional and shocking reveals the show has seen in years — and when Zoe finally confesses, it’s bound to change everything for the Slaters, the Trumans, and everyone caught in between.

EastEnders continues Monday to Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on BBC One — and you won’t want to miss what happens next.