What happened to Cindy Beale in EastEnders? Michelle Collins' role explained

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.

Two of the strongest characters in Walford, Cindy Beale and Nish Panesar, are to come face to face, EastEnders spoilers have revealed. Cindy returned to London last week, and she has been looking to make things right with her family.This week, she was left humiliated by her daughter, Gina Knight, in the Queen Vic as she was told to leave her alone. However, that wasn't enough to put Cindy off, as she has been looking to prove to both Gina and her sister Anna that she is serious about sticking around and wanting to make things up to them both after nine years away.

EastEnders spoilers have revealed that Stacey Slater is still trapped in the kitchen as her daughter Lilly is in labour in her living room. For months, Theo Hawthorne has been stalking Stacey both online and in person, but she didn't suspect him as he was tutoring Lilly and is a teacher. However, her ex, Martin Fowler, did, and on Monday, 4 September, the truth about Theo's past was exposed to Martin, and as he tried text Stacey to warn her, Theo took her phone away.

EastEnders fans are wondering if a major return may be on the cards for Max Branning, as the Cindy Beale comeback storyline unfolds.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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 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.