In the world of British soap opera, few names carry as much historical weight as Zoe Slater. Her return to EastEnders last summer after two decades was the spark that ignited a series of high-octane storylines, and the latest twist is perhaps the most profound. For twenty years, Zoe believed her baby girl had died shortly after birth, a tragedy that prompted her flight from Walford in 2006. However, the discovery that her daughter, Jasmine, survived was only half the story. The square is now bracing for the arrival of Zoe’s long-lost son, Josh, marking a family reunion twenty years in the making.

Actor Joshua Vaughn has been spotted filming at the EastEnders studios, confirming the introduction of Josh to the canvas. In a series of behind-the-scenes glimpses, Vaughn was seen navigating the set near the New Walford Crown Court, suggesting his debut is intrinsically linked to the ongoing legal drama surrounding his twin sister. Jasmine currently sits in a prison cell, awaiting trial for the murder of her father, Anthony Truman. The arrival of a twin brother adds a staggering layer of complexity to an already fractured family dynamic, as Zoe prepares to face the son she never knew was alive.

Beyond the family reconciliation, Josh’s arrival is set to trigger a groundbreaking romantic narrative. Insiders reveal that Josh will find himself at the center of the show’s first bisexual love triangle involving Jasmine’s boyfriend, Oscar Branning. While Oscar is currently devoted to Jasmine, the chemistry between him and her twin brother is reportedly “impossible to ignore.” This storyline promises to be one of the most dramatic romantic arcs in the show’s history, pitting sibling against sibling in a battle of affection and loyalty.

While the Slaters deal with ghosts of the past, other residents are facing a very dangerous present. Ravi Gulati, who has been walking a tightrope as a police informant, finds his mental health spiraling. After striking a deal with Jack Branning to avoid prison, Ravi has been feeding information on his criminal associates. However, his conscience is being tested by his growing friendship with Mark Fowler Jr. With a police sting operation imminent, Ravi is torn between self-preservation and protecting Mark, a dilemma complicated by the fierce warnings of his partner, Priya, who fears the gang’s retribution.

Meanwhile, the Carter family is entangled in a sordid web of financial and sexual manipulation. Johnny Carter’s dreams of launching a startup law firm have been hijacked by investor Tim Walton. What initially appeared to be a professional lifeline has devolved into a nightmare of illegal requests and blackmail. After attempting to compromise Callum Highway’s career, Tim has delivered a sickening ultimatum to Johnny: sleep with him in exchange for the deletion of incriminating footage and the continued survival of the firm. Johnny now faces a soul-crushing choice between his professional ambitions and his personal integrity.

As these disparate threads of betrayal, lust, and long-lost bloodlines weave together, Albert Square remains a place where the past never stays buried for long, and the future is often bought at a devastating price.