The Slaters destroyed by Zoe’s death as EastEnders spoilers reveal what happens next

Life changes forever for the Slaters (Picture: BBC / Metro) Tears were no doubt shed up and down the country by EastEnders viewers as show legend Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) found daughter Zoe (Michelle Ryan) dead in her bed. The iconic mother and daughter duo – famed for their historic ‘You ain’t my mother! / Yes I am!‘ showdown of the early noughties – reunited last year in scenes which fans waited two decades for. Zoe was at the centre of plenty of drama upon her return, including a quest for her missing son and exposing her relentless stalker, but sadly after just a year her time on Albert Square has come to an end. Earlier this week, she was on a mission to locate Charlie’s cab and, after finding it online, she planned to get a good price out of the seller, who was quite a piece of work. Things took a devastating turn when Zoe took a tumble, banging her head on some rubble nearby. A row erupted between Kat and Zoe in the aftermath when the Queen Vic landlady learned that her daughter had made off with the cab without paying. They put down their metaphorical weapons, however, and shared a heart-to-heart, confessing their loved for one another. Devastatingly, this would be the last time they’d see each other as, once the pain of the injury she sustained took hold, Zoe struggled to stand up straight. Zoe met a devastating end (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron) After catching Max Branning (Jake Wood) with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) in the barrel store of the Vic, she heads upstairs into her bedroom. Max gave her a lecture and urged her to keep shtum about what she’d witnessed but, believing her to be drunk, he left her alone. Zoe cried out for help – for her mum – but no-one came. In heartbreaking scenes, Kat subsequently found Zoe dead. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. For a first look at what’s to come in the immediate aftermath, here are spoilers for Monday. What happens next in EastEnders? New spoilers for Monday, September 14 The next episode picks up shortly after this one, with Kat utterly reeling in the wake of having found Zoe’s lifeless body. Desperately hoping for it to not be real and unable to share what she’s uncovered, she keeps the news to herself. In an episode seemingly devoted entirely to the Slaters, Jean (Gillian Wright), Mo (Laila Morse) and Lily (Lillia Turner) prepare to move out of No. 31, with Suki Panesar-Unwin (Balvinder Sopal) having followed through on her threat to evict them over unpaid rent. Devastation rocks the Slaters (Picture: BBC) Lily is upset over losing her family home but Mo attempts to cheer her up. They head over to the Vic to move in, where they intend to begin the next chapter of their lives. Alfie Moon (Shane Richie), meanwhile, soon learns the truth – he discovers that Zoe has tragically died. In subsequent scenes, the Slater clan find out what’s happened – and they’re both stunned and heartbroken. Kat and Alfie are utterly heartbroken (Picture: BBC) Later in the week, the family attempt to make sense of Zoe’s death and come to terms with such a devastating loss. Kat is utterly broken by what has happened and thus locks herself away from everyone as she tries to process what’s happened. News of Zoe’s passing filters out into the Square, with the residents of Walford left reeling. And it affects the last individual who saw her alive the most! Deals of the Day An Instagram mattress left me with back pain – this one completely changed my mind Book Val d'Isère, Val Thorens and Tignes for less in Club Med's ski sale Save 25% on red light therapy masks, sauna blankets and sleep gadgets in Bon Charge sale The viral LED face mask with over 350 lights that's currently discounted by £100 A friend said I looked 'snatched' – I credit this new Charlotte Tilbury powder EastEnders airs these scenes Monday September 14 at 7:30pm on BBC One or stream from 6am on BBC iPlayer If you’ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. Arrow MORE: All EastEnders cast returns, exits and new arrivals coming up in 2026 Arrow MORE: Major death confirmed in EastEnders as new spoilers reveal what happens next Arrow MORE: EastEnders star Shane Richie facing trial after entering drink drive plea The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.