It's been 25 years since popular EastEnders character Cindy Beale was 'killed off' but it has now been reported that actress Michelle Collins is returning to the BBC soap. In a new twist that was meant to be kept secret until being screened, Ian Beale will return to Albert Square after a two-year absence.
However, the character won't be alone, as Cindy is also expected to return in major soap news that has been leaked . The Mirror reports that while Ian was last on-screen briefly in December 2022, the character of Cindy has not been seen since the 1990s.
Michelle Collins played the role of Cindy from 1988 to 1998, with a two-year break between 1990 and 1992. She has also starred in Coronation Street as Stella Price. Cindy's character became a major villain in the series, as the unfaithful wife of Ian Beale. In memorable storylines of the past, Cindy tried to have her husband Ian killed by a hitman back when she was on the show in the 90s.
