In a dramatic turn of events on BBC's EastEnders, the mystery surrounding Zoe Slater's tormentor took a shocking new twist. While Jean Slater confessed to the stalking campaign, a different member of the family was seemingly caught red-handed, revealing a potential new villain.
A Festive Threat in the Queen Vic
The drama unfolded in episodes airing on Monday 1st December. Zoe was celebrating after switching on the Walford Christmas lights with other residents. The festivities were brutally cut short when she discovered a chilling message spelled out in red Christmas lights on a window of the Queen Vic pub: the word "Die".
As panic spread, Lily Slater quickly connected the dots. She realised her grandmother, Jean, who has made no secret of her hatred for Zoe, had been in the perfect position to string up the threatening lights. Confronted by Lily, a distraught Jean confessed. She admitted she wanted Zoe gone and claimed responsibility for the stalking.
A History of Suspicion and a New Suspect
This was not the first time Jean had fallen under suspicion. Earlier in the storyline, one of her earrings was found near the barrel store after a hateful message was scrawled on the door, though she denied any involvement at the time.
However, her latest confession may not tell the whole story. In a crucial twist, Zoe returned to the scene and made a devastating discovery. The identical red lights used to create the "Die" message were found in the bag of her half-brother, Tommy Moon.
Tommy Moon's Motives Under Scrutiny
Tommy is the one who originally tracked Zoe down after 20 years apart and brought her back to Walford. His stated reason was to get money for them both to start a new life in Spain, but he secretly alerted his mother, Kat, to their arrival.
His recent cold behaviour towards Zoe has not gone unnoticed by sharp-eyed viewers. Fans online pointed out his icy demeanour, particularly referencing a moment when Zoe defended him against bullies after Joel's arrest. This, combined with being caught with the incriminating lights, paints him in a suspicious new light.
Many viewers expressed doubt over Jean's confession on social media. One fan commented, "I'm not buying that she's Zoe's stalker either - she isn't capable it's more likely Tommy or Lily." Another added, "Surely Zoe's stalker can't be Jean - I know she's erratic right now... but Jean isn't capable of that sort of thing."
The storyline leaves Walford residents and viewers alike questioning who is truly behind the campaign of terror against Zoe Slater, with the evidence now pointing alarmingly towards her own brother.
