EastEnders return for Max Branning 'sealed' as Cindy Beale storyline unfolds

The Beales hopes to get into business with the Panesars in latest EastEnders spoilers, could this be a recipe for disaster? Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) is determined to impress the Panesars with her pie and mash shop pitch. But worried about getting into business with Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal), Peter Beale (Thomas Law), reveals the Panesar family history - but Cindy only uses it as leverage. Later, Cindy is delighted when Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) agrees to a deal, but just as he’s about to sign on the dotted line, Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) bursts in, revealing that Nugget Gulati (Juhaim Rasul Choudhury) is missing.

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 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.

As EastEnders newcomer Anna Knight prepares to face the fallout of her estranged mother Cindy Beale’s return, it’s safe to say that there’s plenty of drama about to unfold in the coming days. From suddenly discovering she has a whole second family through to realising her mum had been living under a false identity for all of her life, tensions and emotions are bound to be running high among the Knight family.

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.

EastEnders is set for another dramatic week ahead as Albert Square is still reeling from the explosive arrival of Cindy Beale.

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.

Almost eight years after Arthur ‘Fatboy’ Chubb's death in 2015, EastEnders fans at home have been hoping for the iconic character to make a return to Albert Square in some capacity - especially as the soap is well known for bringing characters such as Cindy Beale and Dirty Den back from the dead. And it appears fans have gotten their wish this week, as actor Ricky Norwood returned to the show to take part in a special flashback episode, allowing fans to reconnect once more with the memorable character.

Michelle Collins and Cindy Beale are interchangeable names for some, it seems. The actor who played Cindy on EastEnders admitted tonight (Tuesday) on The One Show that she often is called 'Cindy'.

EastEnders fans were treated to a real blast from the past this week, when Adam Woodyatt returned to Albert Square to reprise his role as the iconic character Ian Beale. First introduced to the show all the way back in 1985, Ian has been at the heart of several nail biting storylines over the years, but most recently was revealed to have been living with his ex-wife Cindy Beale in France after she had faked her own death and assumed a brand new identity as part of a witness protection scheme. Content to live a quiet life in France, Ian was in no hurry to return to Walford, but Cindy and their son appeared to have others ideas, having both headed back to their hometown and dragging more more than a few skeletons with them.

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.

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.

EastEnders legend Cindy Beale returned to the Square on Monday night, and she instantly caused drama with her arch-enemy, Kathy Beale. Cindy's return stunned Kathy and the pair ended up shouting at each other before they began to slap one another. Kathy slammed Cindy for her actions over the years, while Cindy criticised Kathy's decisions and her parenting skills.

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 think they have worked out why Cindy Beale abandoned the Knight family after they spotted a clue in the "timeline". Cindy is returning to the Square this week for the first time in 25 years, and the locals think that she is dead. However, she didn't die, something happened while she was in prison, and she was put into witness protection for her safety.

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.