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EastEnders star Michelle Collins has given fans an update after she was rushed to hospital earlier this week. Michelle, 60, who played iconic character Cindy Beale on EastEnders from 1988 to 1998, was rushed to hospital on Monday for an unknown, but "worrying" health issue.

Michelle Collins has paid tribute to her late mother Mary, three years after she passed away. Sharing that this was the "worst day" of her life, the EastEnders actress shared a photo of her mum on Instagram. Captioning the photo, she wrote: "#3years #today #lostyou #mummy #mary, was probably one of the worst days of my life, grief is a funny thing isn’t it it completely takes over you and slowly moves away it doesn’t completely go but it’s always just there hovering ……...

Ever since she returned to our screens after a 25 year absence last Summer, EastEnders legend Michelle Collins has been captivating viewers at home as they try and anticipate Cindy Beale’s next move. As regular viewers will know, the long-standing wife of Ian Beale returned to Albert Square last year after it was revealed she had previously faked her own death and entered a witness protection programme after testifying against a dangerous drug dealer.

EastEnders are lining up a couple to get wed in an upcoming episode of the BBC soap, and it will coincide with a visit from a popstar. Olly Alexander - best known as the frontman of band Years and Years - will be joining the soap for a one-off episode prior to his appearance in the Eurovision Song Contest where he’ll be performing his song ‘Dizzy’. Olly will stop in at the Queen Vic after rehearsing where he meets an old friend Johnny Carter (played by Charlie Suff).

BBC EastEnders' newest affair appeared to be 'confirmed' as two characters shared a passionate kiss in a shocking betrayal. Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) is set for heartbreak as her fiancé George Knight (Colin Salmon) is gradually drawn back to his ex-wife Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins), with the two set to lock lips.

EastEnders fans believe an iconic character will be returning to the show 10 years after his departure. During the episode on Wednesday 27 March, Martin Fowler (James Bye) ended up on a date with Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) where the pair chatted about their dating disasters to family. Martin mentioned David Wicks (played by Michael French) leading fans to wonder whether he will soon be making a return to Walford.

In latest EastEnders spoilers, George Knight (Colin Salmon) is left torn when his dad, Eddie Knight (Christopher Fairbank), insists he’ll tell him about his biological mother in exchange for a favour. Eddie promises George to reveal the truth about his biological family, but only if he gives him a character witness in court. George mulls over Eddie’s ultimatum.

When it comes to the world of Death in Paradise, fans are accustomed to the sun-soaked beaches, intriguing mysteries, and a stellar cast bringing the stories to life. However, what many may have forgotten are the notable soap stars who made memorable cameo appearances on the beloved BBC series. Let's take a trip down memory lane and rediscover some of these familiar faces.

EastEnders will be checking in with Bianca Jackson next week on the soap as long-time star Patsy Palmer returns for a brief stint.The star joined the soap as Bianca Jackson in 1993 before leaving in 1999, however she returned in 2008 for six years. Patsy, 51, came back for a brief period in 2019 before leaving EastEnders again in September that year. She will now be reprising her role as Bianca in episodes which will begin airing in March.

Denise Fox (Diane Parish) is in a terrible state in EastEnders spoilers - she has hallucinations of Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) and goes to visit her killed ex Lucas Johnson (Don Gilet). Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) realises that Denise is experiencing psychosis and tries to get her to see a doctor after recognising the symptoms. Ricky Branning (Frankie Day) is convinced Denise is having a breakdown when he overhears her saying strange things, but Amy insists she just needs to sleep.

A much-loved EastEnders star is making a TV comeback in a viewers' favourite TV show, after 13 years away from the series. Sean Maguire, who famously played Aidan Brosnan on EastEnders in 1993, is set to star in the brand-new series of Death in Paradise when it returns to our screens next month.

Naman Ramachandran British actor Michelle Collins (“Coronation Street,” “Doctor Who”) headlines the cast of horror-thriller “The Haunting of Helen’s Bridge.” The film, directed by Stephen Presley (“Pandemic: the people, the conspiracy, the journey”) and written by Presley and Gemma Esau, recently completed principal photography. It explores the urban legend surrounding Helen’s Mountain and its infamous bridge, located at Asheville, North Carolina.

Ricky Norwood, who played Arthur 'Fatboy' Chubb on EastEnders for six years, won over a lot of fans, but in 2015 was axed from the show despite being loved by viewers. Ricky, now 40, was let go from the show after he was caught in a compromising position off-screen and Fatboy was subsequently killed off in a Christmas storyline which left viewers devastated. However, in August 2023, the character surprisingly returned to Albert Square at the same time as Cindy Beale's (played by Michelle Collins) return, reports MyLondon.

Kelly Osbourne has some very strong words to say about herself when it comes to her past comments on The View.

EastEnders appeared to accidentally air a swear word during its recent New Year's Day episode. The pre-watershed BBC soap found itself in an awkward blunder as the F-word was broadcast while a group of Walford residents were seen clubbing to bring in 2024.

EastEnders star Michelle Collins has been left stranded in Spain after jetting off to celebrate the New Year.The actress, 61, who recently returned to the role of Cindy Beale, was left asking for help after she lost her passport while abroad.Taking to X, formerly Twitter, Michelle reached out to EasyJet as she tried to work out a way back to the UK. She wrote: "Please @easyJet can you help me I have lost my passport at Malaga airport the police (I have been there ) say it is up to the airline to let me fly home, my flight is at 8:30 pm tonight I am heading to the airport having just left the police station .Thank you Michele x" Returning to social media, Michelle then followed this with: "Nobody is very helpful @easyJet this is awful" She later shared that she had not be allowed to fly, writing: "Thank you most of you for your helpful comments.

EastEnders' Peter Beale star, Thomas Law, made a sensational return to the soap after 13 years, causing quite a stir among fans. But Thomas' link to the popular soaps runs a little deeper than just playing a member of the iconic Beale clan, as both his real-life mum and sister are part of the EastEnders crew.The character of Peter Beale, who first appeared in 1993 as the son of Ian and Cindy Beale, has been played by seven different actors, with Thomas taking over the role from 2006 to 2010, before reprising the role this year.

Rocky Cotton’s (Brian Conley) insurance plan backfires when his wife, Kathy Cotton (Gillian Taylforth) is arrested for the arson in EastEnders spoilers. The Beales are distraught after the fire and Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) is quick to blame Kathy for the incident. George Knight (Colin Salmon) comforts Cindy in The Vic and encourages her to go back to the hospital where it appears Cindy has forgiven Kathy.

Rocky Cotton (Brian Conley) starts a fire at the Kathy's Café in the hope of clearing his debts in EastEnders spoilers. But what he doesn’t realise is that Bobby Beale (Clay Milner Russell) is trapped inside. Rocky searches for a way of paying back the money he borrowed from Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) without his wife Kathy Cotton (Gillian Taylforth) finding out exactly how much debt he’s in.

It seems the EastEnders writing team are indulging in a hefty dose of nostalgia - with the tease of yet another show veteran returning to the BBC soap. It comes after the successful return of Cindy Beale, played by Michelle Collins, who teases the arrival of the mystery ex-EastEnder in next week's show. After being presumed dead and living under the alias Rose in Spain and France Cindy is now trying to establish a business in Walford.

Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) hits rock bottom before being involved in an accident, in EastEnders spoilers. Jay’s spiralling goes from bad to worse as he waves up after a night filled with booze and drugs. Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) senses something is wrong and Jay confesses he’s taking drugs, but keeps quiet about seeing Nadine Keller (Jazzy Phoenix).

Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) is in for a huge shock in EastEnders spoilers when his ex-partner shows up with the daughter he didn’t know he had! Ravi is sure that Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal) and Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) know where missing Nugget Gulari (Juhaim Rasul Choudhury) is hiding out, so follows them out of Walford. As Ravi prepares to rumble the meet-up, he’s taken aback to come face-to-face with Nugget’s mother, Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy). Ravi takes Nugget back to Walford, and soon Priya arrives looking for her son.

EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa is feeling a mixture of emotions about her full-time return to the soap, according to her husband Dan Osborne. The actress, 30, left the show in 2018 after eight years as Lauren Branning but went on to make two brief cameos. One was an unannounced guest appearance while the other was at Dot Cotton's funeral.

EastEnders is to see the return of more beloved characters in the coming months following the successful comeback of Cindy Beale. The return of Cindy, played by Michelle Collins, left fans floored - while also sparking a social media frenzy and boosting ratings. Now, the BBC One soap’s executive producer, Chris Clenshaw, has confirmed that more popular characters are going to be making a comeback - with their identities set to be announced soon.

The Inside Soap Awards 2023 have officially crowned their winners as the ceremony gets underway, and it's an incredible year for EastEnders who have officially won Best Soap. The fan-voted awards show sees viewers having their say, and the most dramatic storylines and performances always cause a stir. But with the return of Albert Square icon Cindy Beale, played by Michelle Collins, who was one of the most legendary soap characters ever, it's no surprise that the BBC One serial drama won best overall this year.

She only waltzed into Walford three months ago but Molly Rainford is already at the heart of the action in EastEnders. Strictly Come Dancing 2022 finalist Molly, 22, arrived in Walford in June as big-hearted Anna Knight, when her dad George (Colin Salmon) moved into The Queen Vic with his wife Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe). A bombshell storyline saw her hire a private detective to find her long lost mum Rose only to discover Rose started life as Cindy Beale (Michelle Williams) and met their dad in witness protection.

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.

The big day finally arrives for Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) in latest EastEnders spoilers, but will Phil’s secret come out before they say ‘I do’? In Walford, Phil feels guilty about his recent betrayal while Kat excitedly prepares for the wedding. Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) organises a surprise hen-do for Kat in The Vic against her wishes as the women toast to her last night of freedom. But the day could all end in tatters with Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) blackmailing Phil over his secret.

Naman Ramachandran Production has commenced on British multiverse horror-thriller film “Parallel.” The film follows a detective’s journey through the pain of losing his son. As he navigates through a small British community veiled in enigma and fear, a hidden portal to a parallel realm offers a chance at reunion, blurring reality as secrets unfurl. The film is directed by Matthew Tibbenham (“Surviving Confession,” video game “Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom”).

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.

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.