COULD there be a Slater sister reunion ahead of the BBC soap’s 40th anniversary?

Alfie Moon drops the biggest clue yet. Despite not being seen on EastEnders since 2004,

Lynne Slater, portrayed by Elaine Lordan, was mentioned in tonight’s episode. Sign up

for the EastEnders newsletter And now viewers are demanding for her return for a Slater sisters reunion. Lynne first made her appearance with the Slaters in 2000 and is the elder sister to Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace). Lynne is also known for her rocky relationship with her husband and mechanic Garry Hobbs (Ricky Groves). She was employed at Ian Beale’s (Adam Woodyatt) café and was a enemy to Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks). read more on eastenders Lynne attended her father’s funeral off-screen in 2016, but she hasn’t been seen on screen for two decades.

However, she was mentioned in tonight’s episode during a conversation between Alfie and Kat at the launderette. The newly reunited couple chatted about their son Tommy Moon’s (Sonny Kendall) recent aggressive behaviour. EastEnders legends Diane Parish and Jessie Wallace reunite at a rave as they party together off set Alfie soon shifted the conversation to the latest family plans and said: “So anyway, Freddie has informed me that Little Mo and Lynne are going to be going to the caravan for a bit. As you were meant to go last week, fancy it?” Alfie suggested that some quality time away might benefit Tommy. Kat admitted she’s “dealing” with Tommy’s issues, but left viewers pondering whether she’ll join the caravan getaway with her sisters.

Could this hint at a Slater sister reunion be teasing the soap’s 40th-anniversary celebrations? Over the years the likes of EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street have all tried to try outdo each other with their outlandish plots in a bid to keep us tuning in each week. But here are some of the darkest that had fans in shock… Taking to X – formerly known as Twitter – fans are anticipating a reunion, as one said: “A Little Mo and Lynne mention that they’re heading to the caravan – Slater reunion on the cards?” Another added: “It’ll be nice if Lynne, Little Mo and Zoe made a comeback. Even if it was for a flying visit.” A third penned: “We know more returns are happening.. What if Kat and Alfie get married again and they stay happy this time… and Little Mo, Zoe, Belinda and Lynne all return for their wedding on 19/2/25?”