Cindy Beale returns to EastEnders after 25 years alongside Ian Beale

EastEnders fans are calling for former cast favourite Jacqueline Jossa to make a full-time return to the soap after a surprise cameo delighted viewers. It has been a week of shocks and surprises in the BBC soap as Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) made a comeback after 25 years, having previously been said to have died in childbirth in prison.

BBC soap, with fans constantly asking when he would be back and what his future storylines would be as they hoped he would reunite with at least one of his (many!) ex-wives. He made a surprise appearance for the funeral of Dot Cotton at the end of 2022, where he was seen mourning the late Walford legend out of the view of everyone else but the audience. He was seen on the phone to a mystery person, prompting rumours of a return.

EastEnders return this evening (June 22), Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) received a shock of her own when she learnt that Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) was alive and well. Like everyone else, Lauren had believed that Cindy had died in childbirth back in 1998, while serving a prison sentence for conspiracy to murder Ian, and was horrified to realise that she had been alive the whole time. She was particularly disturbed by the fact that she had failed to return to Walford after the murder of her daughter, Lucy Beale.

After a 25 year absence, the truth about Cindy Beale’s whereabouts was finally revealed to fans on Thursday, when a special 35 minute episode explained the secret behind the Walford icon’s secret identity as Rose Knight. As regular viewers will know, the last time we saw Cindy Beale in the soap prior to this week’s revelations, Cindy had widely been believed to have died in childbirth, while serving time in prison for the attempted murder of her husband Ian Beale.

As Cindy Beale made her triumphant return to EastEnders this week, 25 years on after faking her own death on the soap, fans at home were given the inside scoop on where she had been all this time on Thursday’s episode. Cindy, who had been living under the fake identity of Rose Knight, was revealed to be living in France after being placed under witness protection for becoming an informant for her former cell mate.

One day on since EastEnders fans were treated to an explosive blast from the past when Cindy Beale was revealed to be alive and kicking, 25 years after she had reportedly died in prison, soap fans were treated to a second dose of nostalgia on Thursday night, when Peter Beale and Lauren Branning also made an unexpected return to the Square. As regular viewers will know, Cindy was revealed to be the mysterious Rose Knight on Wednesday, after Phil Mitchell had enlisted the help of his brief to try and track down George Knight’s mystery wife.

The truth about Rose Knight, or Cindy Beale, was revealed in tonight’s episode of EastEnders and it didn’t disappoint. While we all believed Cindy died in childbirth in 1998, it turns out she’s been in witness protection the whole time hiding from an old cellmate and her cronies. For 15 years, Cindy had been in witness protection living under the identity of ‘Rose Knight’ where she married George and had their daughters, Gina and Anna.

EastEnders is set for a scheduled shake-up at the start of July as the show will move over to BBC Two as BBC One presents live coverage of Wimbledon. Wimbledon is set to kick off on Monday, July 3, with BBC One covering live matches throughout the day and into the evening.

EastEnders fans were treated to a blast from the past this week, when the mystery identity of George Knight’s elusive wife Rose Knight was revealed to be none other than Cindy Beale in a shocking plot twist that left viewers with more questions than answers. Yet while the news of Cindy’s return proved to be a shock for many, especially considering Cindy was widely believed to have died in child birth 25 years ago, several subtle clues had already alerted some eagle eyed fans to the return of the Walford favourite.

EastEnders fans have been left thinking that an iconic character is about to return to the square following Cindy Beale's dramatic return. Fans of the BBC show were left shocked last night as Cindy, played by Michelle Collins, came back to the show after dying off-screen 25 years ago. Cindy is making a comeback alongside the legend that is Ian Beale.

Last night's instalment of EastEnders had Albert's Square fans picking their jaws up off the floor following the eagerly-anticipated return of beloved character Cindy Beale, played by soap-star favourite Michelle Collins.The Walford old-timer was killed off in 1998 but is seemingly back, alongside her on-screen ex-husband Ian Beale, played by Adam Woodyatt. And no was was more shocked at the prospect of Cindy's return that fellow EastEnders alum Jacqueline Jossa, who took to Instagram to express her disbelief that one of the best-loved characters is back from the dead.

EastEnders fans reckon they have sussed out Cindy Beale's revenge plan as she returned to Albert Square last night.

EastEnders aired one of its biggest plot twists in years last night (Wednesday) as Cindy Beale was revealed to be alive and well - and masquerading as the missing Rose Knight. Cindy (Michelle Collins) was last heard of in the BBC soap 25 years ago in 1998, when husband Ian (Adam Woodyatt) was told she had died during childbirth in prison.

EastEnders fans didn't know what to talk about first as they were left stunned by Cindy Beale's return. Michelle Collins has reprised the role of the iconic character, almost 25 years after Cindy was said to have died off-screen while in prison whilst giving birth.

EastEnders boss, Chris Clenshaw, has discussed the BBC One soap's explosive twist on Wednesday night, where Rose Knight was actually revealed to be Cindy Beale. Up until now, Cindy, who is also the ex-wife of long running character Ian Beale, had widely been believed to have died in childbirth while serving time in prison, but as it emerged on Wednesday, rumours of Cindy’s death had been greatly exaggerated.

EastEnders fans were treated to a blast from the past this week, when Walford favourite Cindy Beale made a miraculous return from the dead after being revealed to be George Knight’s elusive and mysterious ex-wife Rose Knight.The shocking details came to light on Wednesday’s edition of the soap, when Phil Mitchell informed George that he had done some sleuthing with a contact at the Spanish police and discovered no woman by the name of Rose Knight had ever existed. Clearly troubled by the news, George later dialled Rose’s number and attempted to make contact, however the phone simply rang.

Rose Knight’s identity was finally revealed in tonight’s episode of EastEnders - and she's really Cindy Beale. After months of speculation and fan theories, Cindy returns to EastEnders 25 years after she was killed off-screen. Viewers saw her failing to accept a call from George as he attempted to get in contact with missing wife ‘Rose’ confirming Cindy has been living under both names.

25 years after last appearing on our screens as EastEnders icon Cindy Beale, actress Michelle Collins recently delighted fans with the news of her return to the long running BBC soap. Although the full details of the storyline that will see her return to Walford are due to play out on screen in the coming days, Cindy’s return will no doubt shock many residents after the character was previously believed to have died in prison while giving birth! Throughout her time in soap, Cindy became one of Albert Square’s most infamous villains and was famously known for being the unfaithful wife of Ian Beale - however away from our screens Michelle couldn’t be further from the scheming wife she played on screen.

After weeks of intense secrecy surrounding the identity of George Knight’s mysterious ex-wife Rose, the truth was finally revealed to EastEnders viewers on Wednesday evening when it emerged Rose Knight was actually Cindy Beale! Up until now, Cindy, who is also the ex-wife of long running character Ian Beale, had widely been believed to have died in childbirth while serving time in prison, but as it emerged on Wednesday, rumours of Cindy’s death had been greatly exaggerated! The truth first came to light after Linda Carter had grown suspicious about newcomer George Knight and asked Phil Mitchell and Callum Highway to look into the identity of both George and his “missing” wife Rose. Yet when police officer Callum checked the police database, he soon stumbled upon a large red flag, when it was revealed the file for Rose Knight was restricted.To make matters worse, Callum was later chastised by his superiors for looking into the situation, and was warned not to pursue the matter and to "forget he had ever heard" the name Rose Knight.

EastEnders fans have been going completely nuts about the return of Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins – it’s us, we’re the EastEnders fans – but could another unexpected return be on the cards?Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) is set to marry Rocky Cotton (Brian Conley) in July, and she has made it very clear who she wants in attendance: Son Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt). Though this suggestion faced a lot of raised eyebrows and snide remarks, Rocky promised his fiancé that he would try his best to make her wish come true.