Anna steps up search for her mum amid Cindy Beale's return in latest EastEnders spoilers

EastEnders surprised fans earlier this year by airing a flashforward clip teasing what's in store on the BBC One soap during the festive period, revealing that one Walford resident is set to be murdered in the Queen Victoria pub. The one-off teaser, which aired in February, showed six female characters - Sharon Watts, Suki Panesar, Kathy Beale, Denise Fox, Stacey Slater and Linda Carter - standing around the dead body of a mystery male character in the iconic pub.

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.

As EastEnders prepares to welcome back Walford legend Cindy Beale full time, the return of the character has sparked some serious questions among fans, specifically around her connection to Bobby Beale. In recent weeks, Bobby has been growing closer to newcomer Anna Knight, who moved in to the Queen Vic pub alongside her father George and sister Gina earlier this Summer.

EastEnders have confirmed when the highly-anticipated return of Cindy Beale will happen.The BBC soap confirmed that she was returning earlier this year when she appeared on the show but from a foreign country with Ian and Peter Beale. Since then, fans have been eagerly awaiting the moment that she steps foot on the Square for the first time in 25 years. As Peter Beale returns to Walford next week, it has become clear that her arrival will be soon.

EastEnders' Eve Unwin is set for a shock when she finds out the true identity of her date, the show's spoilers have revealed. Eve's love life has been on the backburner since she was seeing Suki Panesar. However, after a woman came looking for her in Walford, she has been tempted to get back into the dating game.

EastEnders legend Alfie Moon is set for a health scare as he suffers from a punch from his young son, Tommy Moon. During the episode, which aired on Monday, 14 August, Alfie struggled to control young Tommy after he ran out while Alfie was looking after him. Alfie found Tommy in the park drinking with his friends, but when they returned home and tried to talk, things took a nasty turn.

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.

EastEnders fans have been left stunned as one character revealed they have a big birthday coming up. During a conversation with Anna Knight, Bernadette Taylor explained that she turns 21 this week, although she isn't planning on marking the occasion, due to money troubles for the Taylor family.

There's trouble brewing for the Moons when Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) asks Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) to mind the kids in EastEnders scenes set to air in mid-August. Phil asks Alfie to look after Tommy Moon (Sonny Kendall) and Ernie Moon (Cody Briffett) whilst Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) is away visiting Little Mo (Kacey Ainsworth).Tommy and Alfie have a huge row over Tommy telling Freddie (Bobby Brazier) details about his dad, leading Tommy to head to the park with his pal Perry. When Alfie finds him, he’s horrified and orders him home.

EastEnders will see a huge hit of a character return next week, as the aftermath of Freddie Slater finding out about his father, Graham Foster, continues. Last week viewers watched some heartbreaking scenes as Kat Slater, Alfie Moon, and Billy Mitchell sat Freddie down and told him that Graham raped his mum, Little Mo Mitchell. Freddie's world came crumbling down following the news after it was kept from him for his whole life.

EastEnders fans were left scratching their head on Wednesday night as Alfie Moon interrogated Bobby Beale about Freddie Slater's whereabouts.

EastEnders legend Sonia Fowler is facing a pregnancy scare, the latest show spoilers have revealed. Sonia, 38, is currently in a relationship with Reiss Colwell, and it appears that she may be getting her happy-ever-after at last. During Thursday's episode, Sonia worries that she may be pregnant as she is late for her period.

EastEnders fans have had their hearts broken tonight as Freddie Slater found out the truth about his father Graham Foster. Freddie has made it his mission to find out who his father is in recent episodes, despite several members of his family urging him not to. Freddie's mum Little Mo Mitchell and her family have always kept his identity a secret as Graham raped her.

EastEnders fans will know Clay Milner Russell for his role as the fifth incarnation of Bobby Beale, replacing Eliot Carrington. Bobby is the son of Ian and Laura Beale, the adoptive son of Jane Beale, brother of Peter and Lucy, the adoptive brother of Steven and foster brother of Cindy.The character has been part of some of the show's biggest storylines. In February 2015, it was revealed as part of the 30th anniversary celebrations that Bobby is his older sister Lucy's killer.

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 fans tuning into the latest episode on Tuesday night were left completely baffled and frustrated as Bobby failed to spot a major Cindy Beale clue ahead of the character's highly-anticipated return to Walford in episodes to come.

Freddie Slater is about to come face-to-face with his dad for the first time, EastEnders spoilers have revealed. In recent episodes, viewers have watched as Freddie decided he wanted to find his estranged father, Graham Foster. Graham is returning to the BBC show for a short period of time in upcoming episodes.

EastEnders fans have been left shouting at the TV after Bobby Beale missed a huge clue about Rose Knight's true identity as Cindy Beale. In recent weeks Anna Knight has been looking for her mum with the help of Bobby. Her mum is Cindy, but she is known to the Knight family as Rose because she was under witness protection at the time.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Fans of EastEnders have been left wondering whether the upcoming exit of a favourite star could potentially lead to the uncovering of a mystery male character's identity, who is to be "killed off" later this year. Viewers of the east London soap are already aware that Christmas Day 2023 will see a male character axed from the show in what could be a possible murder twist.They also know that the killing will transpire whilst guests gather at the Queen Vic pub, with six female suspects - aptly being dubbed 'The Six' - being forced into the line of inquiry as a potential murderer.