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As Peter and Cindy Beale make their surprising return to Albert Square this week, many fans at home have been raising a few eyebrows over just how close both of Peter’s siblings Anna Knight and Bobby Beale have been getting. Although the pair are completely unaware of their shared sibling connection, and have no biological bond, things are far from simple when it comes to navigating the complexities of the Beale family tree. But fear not soap fans, as OK! has you covered with a quick run down of who's who in the Beale family tree.

Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) is back in Albert Square after 25 years away – and she doesn’t exactly get a warm welcome as two families are left reeling at her return in EastEnders spoilers. When Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) finds Cindy has left to follow Peter Beale (Thomas Law) back to Walford, he demands Peter get his mum home. But with Peter’s back turned, Cindy goes in search of Beale (Gillian Taylforth).

She hasn’t set foot in Walford since 1998, so it’s no wonder Michelle Collins felt apprehensive at being back on the set of EastEnders.The 61-year-old actress has returned to the soap 25 years after her supposed death as Cindy Beale. But it seems that Cindy has been hiding in witness protection. And on leaving France to follow her son, Peter Beale [Thomas Law], she finds herself back on her old stamping ground.

EastEnders bosses have released the first sneak peek at Cindy Beale's return to Walford. Cindy, played by Michelle Collins, hasn't been seen on the Square in 25 years, and many residents think that she is dead. However, she has been under witness protection for all of that time, and now is the time for her to return.

Cindy Beale will return to Albert Square very soon, with husband Ian Beale in tow.

EastEnders star Thomas Law is back on the popular BBC soap after 13 years away to reprise his role as Peter Beale. He opens up about his return to the show and reveals that his mum was the one who sparked the idea of him coming back to Walford. “My mum’s a chaperone here, and she introduced herself to Chris Clenshaw (executive producer) at one of the EastEnders parties,” says Thomas.

Peter Beale (Thomas Law) returns to Walford to meet his half-sisters in EastEnders spoilers, but Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) forbids him to tell them the truth about Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins). After George Knight (Colin Salmon) and Gina Knight (Francesca Henry) give their blessing, Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) calls her mum and leaves a message for her. When she hears nothing back, Anna later sends a stroppy text.

When it comes to the business of raising the dead, British soaps seem to be second to none. For while Michelle Collins is reprising her role as EastEnders’ late lamented Cindy Beale, Cassie Plummer has returned to the cobbles to contact her son. Claire Sweeney put in a brief appearance as Cassie on Coronation Street in June – and now she’s back.

Since first arriving on the familiar streets of Albert Square back in June, EastEnders newcomer Francesca Henry has quickly become a firm fan favourite for her portrayal as Gina Knight, the daughter of Cindy Beale and George Knight. Charming viewers at home with her stunning good looks and sassy personality, Gina has rapidly become on the must-watch characters in the soap, with Francesca herself even hinting that a potential romance may soon be unfolding on screen for her Walford alter ego.

EastEnders newcomers Molly Rainford and Francesca Henry have proved they are just as close off-screen as they are on after they were spotted shopping together in North London during a day off. Molly and Francesca came into the show last month as Anna and Gina Knight along with their dad George.They moved to Walford from Marbella to join George’s girlfriend and Linda Carter’s mum, Elaine Peacock, in running The Queen Vic.

EastEnders fans think they have worked out when Cindy Beale will return to the square. It comes after bride-to-be Elaine Peacock mentioned her upcoming wedding to Cindy's ex, George Knight. Just days after Rocky Cotton tied the knot to Kathy Beale, thoughts are already turning towards the next big EastEnders wedding.

Ever since Cindy Beale (played by Michelle Collins) was revealed to be hiding away in France under witness protection program, fans are eagerly waiting for her return to EastEnders. Cindy left Walford in 1998 after she attempted to have her husband, Ian Beale (played by Adam Woodyatt) murdered in order to gain custody of their children. But in November of that year, Ian was told that Cindy had died behind bars giving birth to Cindy Williams (Mimi Keene).

After Thursday night’s episode of the BBC soap EastEnders, fans have been sent into a frenzy after Anna and Gina Knight found their mum’s old locket with a mystery date on it. George Knight, played by Colin Salmon, made his entrance in Albert Square last month alongside his two daughters Anna and Gina (played by Strictly's Molly Rainford and newcomer Francesca Henry). Since then, the drama in Albert Square hasn’t stopped and, in jaw-dropping scenes, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) returned from the dead after 25 years off screen, having been said to have died in child birth while in prison.

If EastEnders fans thought the Knight family drama might die down this week, they should brace themselves for further scenes as the fall out continues. Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) returned last week after 25 years away and being thought to have died in childbirth in prison in one of the biggest plot twists the BBC soap has aired.

EastEnders icon Cindy Beale made her dramatic return to the show last week in shocking scenes after 25 years away. While she is not back on the square just yet, when she does arrive alongside Ian Beale, there is going to be fireworks.The writers at the soap have huge things planned for Cindy's return, including her reunion with Kathy 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.

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 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.

Actress Michelle Collins has returned to EastEnders in the role of Cindy Beale, almost 25 years after she was said to have died 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.

EastEnders fans think they've sussed out Cindy Beale's return to the BBC soap and her new back story.

Eastenders fans are convinced they know that Cindy Beale is returning to the soap and have figured out the character's connection to newcomer George Knight who landed on the soap last week. Michelle Collins is taking back her role as Cindy Beale who supposedly died in prison during childbirth. However, some Eastenders fans believe that she might have faked her death over 20 years ago and now she's back with fans predicting that Cindy Beale is George's late wife.

It didn't take long for EastEnders super sleuth fans to predict a major plotline twist is beckoning after the arrival of George Knight on Thursday evening. After many hints were dropped by the character about his mystery wife and the mother of his two daughters, eagle-eyed fans think they know who she is.

With a raft of characters on Coronation Street, it can often be hard to keep track of what is happening in the storylines. While writers clearly try and keep viewers in the loop about who is in the cast, there are sometimes quick and unexplained character exits which leave people confused. It becomes even more baffling at times when people sometimes come back to the soap after years, even though they have not been mentioned at all on television by their families.

It's been an exciting time for EastEnders fans with the coming and going of many beloved characters, from Lola Pearce-Brown's (Danielle Harold) upcoming death to the arrival of the mysterious Knight family, featuring the likes of Bond actor Colin Salmon and Strictly's Molly Rainford. However, as well as brand new characters being introduced to the show by showrunner Chris Clenshaw, 2023 is set to have a few surprises in store with a number of Albert Square icons heading back to their East London roots over the next few months.

EastEnders fans are sharing their thoughts on Cindy Beale's reported return to the BBC soap after rumours of Michelle Collins reuniting with her on-screen husband Adam Woodyatt came to light last week. While Michelle's iconic character was killed off 25 years ago, the 60-year-old is reportedly reprising the role in an explosive new storyline, which sees Cindy and her ex-husband Ian — who left EastEnders in 2021 — selling sandwiches in the South of France, according to The Sun.