EastEnders’ Cindy Beale made a shock exit from Walford on Tuesday night, but fans are convinced that the iconic character will return to the Square with a deadly revenge plan
EastEnders legend Cindy Beale made a sudden departure from Walford on Tuesday (February 25), but viewers are predicting a lethal revenge plot is just beginning. After weeks of suspicion and plotting, Cindy (played by Michelle Collins) has discovered that her former mother-in-law Kathy Cotton (Gillian Taylforth) assaulted her with a shovel on Christmas Day.
Woodyatt) in the arm, before later shoving him into the path of Reiss Colwell’s (Jonny Freeman) fast-moving car on Bridge Street. The impulsive decision to push Ian triggered a disastrous sequence of events as Reiss crashed into The Queen Vic, causing an explosion which ultimately led to the death of Ian’s cousin, Martin Fowler (James Bye).
In the most recent visit to Walford, Ian promised Cindy he would stay silent about the incidents leading up to Martin’s death, if she kept quiet about Kathy’s offence. Responding to this proposition, Cindy brazenly pointed out that Ian had been somewhat lacking in his part of the deal before demanding he give back her portion of the money in their business account.
Ian agreed, but only if Cindy immediately vanished from the Square again. As Ian lit a candle for Martin at Beale’s Eels, Kathy, Peter Beale (Thomas Law), Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) and the Knights arrived after being summoned to a meeting by Cindy.
Cindy spun a web of deceit, implying she still suspected one of her family members was behind the attack and felt unsafe, announcing she was leaving to stay with her old friend Gita Kapoor. Her family couldn’t care less about her dramatic exit, with Peter promising to keep in touch when his baby with Lauren arrives, reports Plymouth Live.
Ian bitterly told Cindy to enjoy her wealth, while he would focus on rebuilding his family life. At the tube station, Cindy’s ex-lover Junior tried to persuade her to stay, but she revealed a shocking twist – she was just biding her time, letting Ian think he’d gotten away scot-free… for now.
Fans are now left fretting for Ian and Kathy, suspecting Cindy is plotting a vengeful comeback. One fan took to X, writing: “This isn’t the last we’ll see of Cindy Beale. She’ll come back for the ultimate revenge. Don’t stay away for too long @missmcollins #EastEnders.”
Another fan chimed in, “I love Cindy…I want her back! Hope she returns with a fiery vengeance #EastEnders.”
Others pointed out Cindy’s hypocrisy, saying “Cindy saying “no one’s getting away with anything” in relation to Ian and Kathy as if she’s not just walking away from a manslaughter charge for Reiss and Martin’s deaths #eastenders.”
Meanwhile, another speculated, “It’s definitely not the last we’ll see of Cindy. Gillian Tayleforth (sic) teased last week that the story is far from over. I think she’ll be back in a few months with eyes on revenge. #EastEnders”.
