EastEnders fans 'work out' why Cindy Beale abandoned Knight family after spotting 'timeline' clue

Joe Swash has said that fans 'missed out' after his wife Stacey Solomon didn't manage to scoop a National Television Award. The couple were out on Tuesday night (September 5) at the star-studded event as Stacey's show Sort Your Life Out was nominated in the 'factual' category.

Cindy Beale may only have just returned to EastEnders, but fans are convinced they may have already rumbled a possible revenge plot against Bobby Beale, who famously killed her daughter Lucy Beale almost 10 years ago. Fans at home were convinced Cindy was “playing the long game” during Thursday’s (31 August) visit to Walford, when her mannerisms and attitude towards Bobby Beale left viewers convinced there was a twist on the way.

EastEnders fans think they have "worked out" another legendary character return that could help to protect Bobby Beale. It looks like young Bobby will need help after he came face-to-face with Cindy Beale during tonight's (31 August) episode. Cindy is of course the mum of the late Lucy Beale, who was murdered by Bobby.

EastEnders' George Knight struggles with his emotions as Cindy and Ian Beale take refuge, the shows spoilers have revealed.This week's episodes have all been focused on one day, and it has been described as Beale week amid Cindy's huge return. Cindy, who is known as Rose Knight to her daughters Anna and Gina, set eyes on them for the first time in nine years. She tried to explain to them both why she upped and left them in Spain one day, but they both found it hard to believe her story.

EastEnders fans were left on the edges of their seats this week, when Walford icon Cindy Beale made her permanent return to the show for the first time in 25 years, after teasing her return earlier this Summer. Back in June, fans were greeted with a glimpse of Cindy as it was confirmed to viewers at home that she had a connection to Albert Square newcomers the Knight family, and had actually been living under the alias of Rose Knight when she married new Queen Vic landlord George Knight.This also meant that Cindy was the mother of George’s two daughters, Gina and Anna - two children she had mysteriously walked out on nine years ago.

EastEnders fans are heartbroken for Bobby Beale after Anna Knight and Freddie Slater shared a passionate moment in Wednesday, 30 August's, episode. Since the Knights arrived in Walford, young Bobby has been smitten with Anna, and just last week, he told her how he felt, and the couple shared a sweet kiss. However, during tonight's episode, Bobby suffered a blow as he discovered that Cindy Beale was back in town and she would know that he killed her daughter Lucy.

EastEnders fans are predicting yet more heartbreak for Cindy Beale and the Knight family, as a possible death twist for Gina Knight was teased in Wednesday's (30 August) episode. In a dramatic turn of events, Gina collapsed from a drug overdose while partying in Peggy's.

Fans of EastEnders were left confused after spotting Phil Mitchell's bizarre reaction to seeing Ian Beale return to Albert Square. Ian, played by Adam Woodyatt, left the square two and a half years ago, but in explosive scenes this week, he returned with his ex-wife, Cindy Beale - whom everyone believed to be dead.

EastEnders fans have been left astounded at actress Michelle Collins' real age, as one labelled her 'fabulous'.The 61 year old actress recently made her return to EastEnders after 25 years, reprising her role as Cindy Beale - the ex wife of Ian Beale [Adam Woodyatt], who was believed to be dead. Michelle recently appeared on BBC's The One Show, where she discussed her return to the show that made her a household name. She looked gorgeous in a black blazer, and trousers with a camisole underneath, whilst she accessorised with gold earrings and a necklace.

After months of speculation about the real reason Cindy Beale left behind the Knight family, the truth was finally revealed to viewers on Tuesday night’s visit to Walford. As regular viewers will know, Walford icon Cindy was revealed to have gone into witness protection in 1998, which led to her faking her death and leaving behind her estranged husband Ian Beale and her children.

EastEnders fans have accused the show of turning into a sci-fi series, with recent episodes containing flashbacks and flashforwards. Earlier this year, the long-running soap began dropping hints in regards to its dramatic Christmas storyline, with a flash-forward revealing that one character will die tragically this festive season. And now Cindy Beale's return has led to a number of recent episodes containing flashbacks, revealing what she's been doing the last 25 years, including abandoning her new family the Knights.

As EastEnders star Michelle Collins made an iconic return to Albert Square in Monday nights episode, her legendary character Cindy Beale could be set up for a scandalous storyline as Michelle has teased she could end up having an affair. Following Cindy’s dramatic return on 28 August, actress Michelle has confessed that her character is sticking to her roots and is just like she was before.

Coronation Street fans think they have worked out that serial killer Stephen Reid will die in a shock twist later this year. As Stephen's web of lies starts to unravel, viewers of the ITV soap believe Peter Barlow will murder Stephen before he leaves the Street for good. Peter has been added to Stephen's growing list of enemies in recent weeks, after Stephen told Rufus' widow, Lou, that Peter sold her late husband's watch.

EastEnders fans have come to expect the unexpected following the return of Cindy Beale, but they have been stunned by a second character coming back from the dead.The popular character Fatboy Chubb, played by Ricky Norwood, has returned to the soap for a one-off special flashback episode. Cindy Beale appeared back in Alberty Square on Monday, 28 August, and came face to face with George Knight, who knows her as Rose. During tonight's episode, viewers will finally find out the truth as Cindy attempts to explain to George why she left him and their daughters behind.

Cindy Beale has returned to EastEnders with a bang, as she clashed with Kathy Beale almost instantly in explosive scenes that aired on Monday night.The Walford residents assumed that Cindy died during childbirth, but she has actually been in witness protection now that has ended, she has made her way back to the Square for the first time in 25 years. After her son Peter made his way to Walford, Cindy decided to go after him, and the first place she visited was her daughter Lucy Beale's grave.

As EastEnders legend Cindy Beale makes her highly anticipated return in the iconic BBC soap, it's no surprise it's set to cause an explosive stir through Walford in tonight's episode, 28 August. Cindy has made her big comeback to Albert Square after 25 years away, with residents believing she died in 1998. But the character really went into witness protection, before she married George Knight and had two secret daughters Anna and Gina with him, deciding to leave the Beales behind for good.

EastEnders fans are asking questions about a crucial character the soap may have 'forgotten' in Cindy Beale's dramatic return storyline. Thursday's episode saw Cindy arrive in London, with the intention of making her way back to Walford.

EastEnders fans are convinced they've worked out the reason Cindy Beale abandoned her second family, the Knights, a number of years ago. As regular viewers will know, Cindy Beale will be returning to Albert Square imminently, despite previously being presumed dead by her loved ones, with it being revealed that she had actually faked her death and entered witness protection.

It is time for the highly anticipated return of Cindy Beale, EastEnders spoilers have revealed.This week, viewers have watched as Cindy's son Peter left France behind and returned to Walford after finding out he has two sisters, Anna and Gina Knight. He intercepted a message from Anna to Cindy, and that was enough for him to decide it was time to return home, but he left Cindy in the dark. Since he arrived, Peter has been trying to get to know Anna and Gina without revealing who he is.

As EastEnders fans prepare to welcome Cindy Beale back to Walford in the coming days, one question that continues to be on everyone’s mind, is what exactly prompted Cindy to walk out on George Knight and their two daughters, Anna and Gina? So far, very little information has been released about the circumstances surrounding Cindy’s decision to walk out on her family, particularly given how fiercely protective she was previously shown to be of her other children. According to George, Cindy simply packed her bags and left one night without saying goodbye and has deliberately evaded contact with her daughters ever since - but fans at home aren’t convinced George is being completely honest about what happened.