CINDY Beale looks set for the mother of all showdowns with Kathy when they finally reunite on Albert Square.
BBC One viewers were left stunned when the character – played by actress Michelle Collins – made a startling return to the soap despite being ‘dead’ for more than 20 years.
Cindy is back and better than ever before
She looks set for a showdown with Kathy
Fans watched on as she was revealed as the mysterious Rose Knight – the missing ex-wife of new Vic landlord George and the mother to his two girls, Anna and Gina.
However, Cindy is soon set for a return to the place she once called home – Walford.
And she should not be expecting a huge welcome home party either, as there will be questions from every corner of the square.
Kathy Beale, Cindy’s mother-in-law, who also faked her own death, will waste no time in grilling Cindy it seems.
Speaking about reuniting with old faces on the show, actress Michelle admitted she was “exhausted” to think about it.
Michelle said: “It doesn’t take long before we see flashes of the old Cindy Beale and she still has it, there’s some absolute dynamite between Cindy and Kathy.
“It doesn’t take long and it’s still the same Cindy at the core, she’s just been on one hell of a journey since we last saw her.
“I’m excited to see all these things play out, I’ve got to explain to my daughters why did I leave them, I’ve got to explain to his mum where she’s been… I’m exhausted even talking about it!”
Her co-star Adam Woodyatt, who plays Ian, joked about Kathy’s response, adding: “She’ll understand!”
She added: “She’s been through a lot this woman!
“There’s a lot of layers which is great as an actor, it’s what you want.”
Michelle went onto add about the fan reaction to her return: “I hope people won’t dismiss her straight away and will understand what this woman has been through, and that he’ll have some kind of redemption but also still have an edge to her.
“If she comes back and just pours cups of tea in the café, I don’t think people will want that.
“Cindy’s had a lot of tragedy in her life with the pressure of the witness protection, and we’re kind of laughing about it, but it really is dramatic.”
Cindy and Ian are back
EastEnders continues all this week at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
