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EastEnders fans think a scene from 2006 may have revealed an affair between Zoe Slater and Max Branning

EastEnders viewers were left stunned last night as Jake Wood made a surprise return to his role as Max Branning, four years after leaving Albert Square. But what prompted his departure?

The dramatic cliffhanger from last night's episode revealed that Max had been the mysterious caller reaching out to Zoe. Tonight's episode is set to delve into the backstory of their unexpected connection.

Jake Wood first graced Albert Square as Max Branning in 2006, a year after Zoe Slater's departure in 2005. Although their paths never crossed on screen, tonight's early release iPlayer episode discloses that they met in a bar just a year ago, providing insight into their backstory.

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