EastEnders fans are bracing for a major storyline as Zoe Slater, played by Michelle Ryan, prepares to leave the show. This comes after a year of her return to the soap, marking her first appearance since 20 years away. The drama is set to reach its peak this week, with reports suggesting that Zoe may meet a tragic end. While the show's producers have not officially confirmed how Zoe will exit, recent spoilers hint that she could be killed off after an accident, with her mother, Kat Moon, played by Jessie Wallace, discovering her body in bed. This week's episodes begin with Zoe and Kat trying to support Tommy Moon, played by Sonny Kendall, who is anxious about reuniting with his abusive ex-partner Joel Marshall, played by Max Murray. Tommy's fear leads him to steal vodka and drink, which worries Kat. Meanwhile, Zoe is excited about finding her late father Charlie Slater's old black cab and wants to buy it for the family. However, Kat is distracted by Tommy's behavior and is unable to meet the seller with Zoe, leaving her to go alone. Zoe's solo trip takes a dramatic turn when she argues with the cab seller and ends up in a scuffle. Spoilers suggest she may be injured during the altercation and later steals the cab. The situation escalates further when the seller tracks her down to the Square, leading to a confrontation. Kat and Zoe, along with Alfie Moon, played by Shane Richie, attempt to resolve the issue, but tensions rise, and their heated argument may be their final exchange. Recent filming sightings of cast members, including Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie, have suggested that scenes involving Zoe's funeral have already been shot. According to an insider, Michelle Ryan's departure has been planned for some time, and with Zoe being such a central character, her exit is expected to be dramatic. While the exact details remain under wraps, the EastEnders team has confirmed that the storyline will not be quiet, especially with the Slater family's history of intense drama. The episodes are set to air from Monday, 7th September, at 7:30pm on BBC One or stream from 6am on iPlayer.