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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.

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.

After weeks of stalking Stacey ( Lacey Turner ), Theo ( William Ellis ) is finally found out by the petrified Slater sister in EastEnders next week - although before Stacey can react, Lily's (Lillia Turner) water breaks. Theo Hawthorne is convinced things are finally moving forward for him and Stacey as he celebrates his new job with her. However, Martin Fowler ( James Bye ) and Eve Unwin (Heather Peace) are on the case and uncover information that confirms he is Stacey’s stalker.

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.

The acting world doesn’t always pan out as planned for some soap stars, or perhaps they just need a break from the limelight. For some, turning their back on their on-screen profession in favour of a more ‘normal’ way of life is the way forward. With everything from careers in the teaching industry to working as firefighters, we take a look at what some soap stars are up to professionally these days.

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.