EastEnders fans underwhelmed as soap reveals Jean stalker twist... but many are convinced it's a red herring

Fans think the soap has another surprise in store
Joel Harley

EastEnders seemed to reveal that Jean Slater is Zoe’s stalker last night (Thursday, November 20) after her earring was found at the scene of her latest crime. A menacing message had been sprayed on the barrel store door, which is where Alfie found the item of jewellery.

He revealed his findings to Zoe, who was convinced that Vicki had been responsible. However, it soon became clear that Vicki’s innocent – which was when the ‘real’ culprit emerged.

Claiming the earring as her own, Jean appeared to incriminate herself. But was she really responsible?

Jean in The Vic, looking excited
Jean claimed the earring as her own (Credit: BBC)

EastEnders fans divided as EastEnders reveals Jean is Zoe’s stalker

As last night’s scenes aired, fans took to social media to share their dismay. And many were disappointed that her stalker seemed to be exactly who we all thought it was.

“It was so obvious it was Jean for the longest time yet Eastenders dragged this out to torture us?” wrote one fan on X.

“It was very obvious that it was gonna be Jean who’s Zoe’s stalker but okay sure,” said another.

However, not everyone was convinced. Some thought the soap might have a twist up its sleeve still.

“It’s not Jean. That’s a red herring,” one viewer commented.

Another echoed: “It would be too obvious for Jean?”

“Yeah I knew straight away it was a red herring. Maybe it was Stacey’s and Jean was looking for it. Jean definitely isn’t capable of the threats against Zoe and Zoe is clutching at straws at this point,” a third agreed.

Could it really be Jean?

Zoe talks to Kat on EastEnders

Zoe thinks she knows who’s responsible for her torment (Credit: BBC)

Zoe’s stalker strikes again next week

As next week’s episodes begin, Zoe struggles to get Kat and Alfie to believe who’s been responsible for her torment. When a mystery caller begins maliciously phoning The Vic and the family’s mobiles, she finds a shoulder to cry on with Anthony.

Later, she returns home to find a Christmas card from her stalker waiting. Inside, another menacing message…

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