DEADLY THREAT: 7 Shock Theories About Zoe Slater’s Stalker – Could the Old Tape and Fake Blood Be Connected to a Past Murder?
EastEnders fans are obsessed with the eerie mystery surrounding Zoe Slater, who’s convinced someone is stalking her. From smashed photos to haunting VHS tapes and blood-smeared walls, Walford has rarely felt this tense.
Zoe’s return has been anything but easy — she’s already been shot, faced old enemies, and launched a desperate search for the son she put up for adoption in 2006. But now, strange happenings at The Vic have everyone asking the same question: is Zoe really being stalked, or is something darker at play?
Here are seven of the most convincing theories fans can’t stop discussing.
1. Vicki Fowler
If anyone has a motive, it’s Vicki. She’s never forgiven Zoe for her part in her father Den’s death and has been spoiling for a fight since Zoe returned to Walford.
The feud escalated when Vicki discovered Zoe lied about her son’s paternity — destroying Sharon’s last emotional link to her late son, Denny. Sharon fled to the U.S. in heartbreak, leaving Vicki furious.
“It’s wicked what Zoe’s done,” Vicki fumed to Zack. “I’m not going to let her get away with this.”
Vicki’s anger has boiled over before. Could revenge be driving her to torment Zoe from the shadows?
2. Jean Slater
Jean has tried to stay civil with her niece, but her patience is wearing thin. She blames Zoe’s kiss with Max for driving Stacey out of Walford — and she’s made no secret of her bitterness.
Recently, Jean’s comments have taken a dark turn. “She’s a nasty piece of work,” she told Lily. “What goes around, comes around.”
Is Jean’s resentment bubbling into something more sinister? Could she be teaching Zoe a lesson in her own twisted way?
3. Tommy Moon
At first glance, Tommy seems innocent — but the clues are adding up. The teenager is protective of his mum Kat and has a history of lashing out when pushed too far.
When Kat told Tommy about her childhood trauma, he was furious. “If anyone hurts you again, I’ll…” he began, before Kat cut him off.
With access to The Vic and a fierce loyalty to Kat, could Tommy be behind Zoe’s torment, trying to “protect” his family in all the wrong ways?
4. Bert and Ernie Moon
Initially, Kat and Alfie assumed Bert and Ernie were behind the Halloween mischief. But the pranks have become too dangerous to ignore.
When the boys returned from trick-or-treating, they started to reveal something — “Tommy saw…” — before Tommy silenced them.
Did the twins see something that could expose the truth about Zoe’s stalker? Or are all three Moon boys hiding something?
5. Anthony Trueman
Anthony’s return to Walford was meant to be temporary — but he’s still here. Fans can’t shake the feeling there’s more to his comeback than he’s letting on.
Some believe he’s the father of Zoe’s son, despite her recent denial. Others think he’s manipulating her and faking concern about her mental health to make her look unstable.
“Zoe’s paranoia suggests she’s having a psychotic break,” Anthony told Kat — but is he gaslighting her while orchestrating the chaos himself?
6. Jasmine Fisher
It’s one of the wilder fan theories, but it’s gaining traction. Could newcomer Jasmine actually be Zoe’s long-lost daughter — the twin who was believed to have died?
Jasmine’s strange comments after her car accident only fuel speculation. “She’s ruined everything,” she whispered. “She needs to pay for what she did.”
When she later received a mysterious fruit basket with the message “Need you back on top form,” fans were convinced — someone’s pulling the strings, and Jasmine may be part of the plan.
7. Zoe Herself
And then there’s the most chilling theory of all: what if Zoe is doing this to herself?
Next week, the plot thickens when all the Slater family photos are defaced — and Zoe later admits she did it. Could this entire haunting be the result of a psychological breakdown?
If so, the truth might be far more tragic than terrifying.
What’s Really Going On?
Whether it’s revenge, madness, or manipulation, one thing’s for certain — Zoe Slater’s storyline is about to take EastEnders into some of its darkest territory yet.
The only question left is: will Zoe survive long enough to uncover who — or what — is really haunting her?