The BBC soap's first festive episode aired on Thursday night and revealed a huge bombshell for Zoe Slater, who discovered that both of her children survived birth and were still alive.
The young actress was dressed as the iconic character, played since 2000 by Jessie Wallace , in a leopard print blouse with chunky belt and dangling earrings.
Exclusive images have emerged of the Queen Vic's grand makeover following the dramatic explosion that reduced the iconic EastEnders pub to rubble in last week's 40th-anniversary special.
Sonia, Lauren and Bianca Jackson ( Patsy Palmer ) were stuck in the Queen Vic after the huge explosion... and unfortunately Sonia had the urge to push.