- EastEnders fans criticised an apparent editing blunder at the beginning of Wednesday's episode, where cast members appeared to stand still while waiting for a director's cue before reacting to Max Branning's heart attack.
- The same episode featured the controversial death of legacy character Zoe Slater, played by Michelle Ryan, who died in her sleep from a head injury following her return to Albert Square.
- Viewers expressed strong dissatisfaction on social media over the handling of Zoe's exit, labelling the decision to kill off such a prominent character after a 20-year absence as a travesty.
- Michelle Ryan revealed that her comeback was always intended to be a one-year stint, explaining that dying felt like a natural conclusion rather than having the character run away again.
- Despite the backlash from fans regarding the storyline, Ryan praised her return to the BBC soap, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to work alongside long-time colleagues again.
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