As Zoe's tormentor strikes again, a clue to her stalker's identity is discovered tomorrow

Fresh torment for Zoe
Joel Harley

Zoe Slater’s stalker returned in EastEnders tonight (Wednesday, November 19), scrawling a terrible message in the barrel store. It turned out to be good timing for Zoe, who had Alfie convinced that she was behind everything so far.

Fuming at Zoe after Ernie utilised her can of pepper spray, Alfie was ready to kick her out of The Vic when her tormentor struck again. Heading downstairs to investigate a disturbance in the barrel store, they were shocked to find an ominous threat sprayed all over the back door.

Evidence that someone really is out to get Zoe. But who?

Here’s everything that happened in EastEnders tonight – and what happens next.

Kat and Alfie tend to Ernie while Zoe looks on, horrified
Zoe’s paranoia had painful consequences for Ernie (Credit: BBC)

Alfie turned on Zoe in EastEnders tonight

As another chaotic day dawned for the Slaters, Zoe read through The Vic’s negative reviews. Still suspicious that she was behind her own torment, Alfie enlisted Freddie’s help in attempting to track down who was responsible.

Alfie’s nominal show of support for Zoe didn’t last long – hearing a scream from the other room, they rushed through to find that Ernie had blasted himself in the face with her pepper spray.

Alfie took Ernie to the surgery, where Anthony shared his own concerns for Zoe. Back home, Alfie told Kat that he was through with it all – and wanted Zoe out of the house.

Zoe stands in the barrel store at the Vic
Zoe was shocked to find a scrawled threat in the barrel store (Credit: BBC)

Zoe’s stalker left a threat in EastEnders tonight

Alfie had just broken the news to Zoe when the family were alerted to a disturbance downstairs. Racing down, they found a menacing message scrawled on the back of the outside door.

“YOU WILL PAY,” it read, in sprayed-on, all caps.

Scary stuff. But who’s responsible?

Alfie and Kat confront Zoe outside the Queen Vic
Kat and Alfie realise that Zoe’s been telling the truth (Credit: BBC)

Zoe and Alfie discover a clue in spoilers tomorrow

As the story continues tomorrow (Thursday, November 20), Alfie apologises to Zoe for doubting her. They’re shocked when they find an earring at the scene of the crime.

Zoe is convinced that it must belong to whoever was responsible. The game is afoot – but who does the earring belong to? And what else do they have in store for Zoe?

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