EastEnders has confirmed there will be a devastating fallout following a life-changing incident on Christmas Day, with Zoe Slater at the heart of the drama. As we all know, the festive season at soapland is never straightforward.

Zoe has been at the centre of the action ever since her return to Albert Square earlier this year, with a current storyline seeing her be on the receiving end of a stalking campaign by a mystery individual.

With suspects ranging from former flame Anthony Trueman to Sam Mitchell, Zoe has struggled to pin down who is behind the campaign, with various characters having a motive to cause her harm.

Tensions will boil over during Christmas, however, as a major incident occurs at The Vic. Though we don’t know the exact specifics of the situation, the police are called into the area later in the week, suggesting it’s a big deal.

In scenes set to air on Monday 29 December and Tuesday 30 December, several residents of Walford will attempt to readjust following the incident, though the Slaters find it particularly difficult.

Secrets continue to spill out in the aftermath, with one character making a bold decision in an attempt to resolve the fallout. It soon backfires, however, with more trouble coming along for those involved.

While we’ll have to wait to see what exactly transpires in East London, Michelle Ryan, who plays Zoe, recently teased that Sam could be in the firing line again after she is suspected to be the one behind the stalking.

“Sam is adamant that she isn’t involved, but the pair do have history when it comes to Den,” teased Ryan. “Zoe hasn’t had an easy life, so there is an argument, in her mind, that she has more than paid for her involvement in his murder.

“But Sam initially took the blame, and was incarcerated for the crime, so it wouldn’t be beyond the realms of possibility to think that she might be involved. Zoe has chosen to believe her, but I don’t think Kat is so sure.”