Zoe Slater originally left EastEnders on 24 June 2005, which was the air date of her exit episode.

Quick Scoop: When did Zoe leave EastEnders?

  • Michelle Ryan’s exit as Zoe was announced in January 2005.
  • Zoe’s departure then aired a few months later, on 24 June 2005.
  • In the story, Zoe left Walford for Ibiza after the fallout from Den Watts’ murder and the truth about her pregnancy coming out.

Later mentions and return

  • After leaving, Zoe was referenced a number of times in later years, including being said to have moved to Spain with a new job and boyfriend.
  • She finally made a surprise on‑screen return in an episode broadcast on 16 June 2025.

TL;DR: If you are asking “when did Zoe leave EastEnders?” in terms of her original exit, it was 24 June 2005, with the character later returning in 2025.

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