EastEnders fans work out INCREDIBLE 'revenge' twist as Cindy Beale returns

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Cindy is back in EastEnders — and there is someone in Walford that should be very worried indeed.

Michelle Collins as Cindy Beale and Adam Woodyatt as Ian Beale in EastEnders
Cindy and Ian are heading back to Walford. (Image credit: BBC)

EastEnders fans were in for a treat last night as iconic character Cindy Beale returned to our screens after 25 years away. 

Cindy, who was revealed to also be Rose Knight, George Knight's long-lost wife and mum to Gina and Anna, appeared at the end of the episode on Wednesday, June 21, sitting by a pool, drinking wine. 

But while Rose is clearly a long way from Walford at the moment, and we're still none the wiser about how she is actually still alive, all will be revealed in a special extended episode tonight, Thursday, June 22 at 7.30 pm on BBC One. 

Michelle Collins as Cindy Beale sitting by a pool in EastEnders

Cindy has been hiding out abroad, but why?  (Image credit: BBC)

Of course, Cindy's return has got fans very excited for what is to come and everyone is trying to work out what has brought her back to our screens after all this time.

However, fans on social media are convinced about one thing — there is going to be a huge showdown when Cindy comes face to face with Bobby Beale for the first time.

Viewers will remember that Bobby is the one who killed his sister Lucy Beale back in 2014 and this will be the first time Cindy will meet her daughter's killer. 

Now this is an episode that no one wants to miss...

But a Bobby and Cindy meet-up isn't the only thing that fans are excited for. Not only are there still faces in Walford that Cindy will be all too familiar with including Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), but there is also Ian's long-suffering mum, Kathy. 

Just as Kathy has found her happy-ever-after in Rocky, Cindy's return is bound to turn the Beale family upside down once again. 

And then there is the twist that Cindy is actually Rose Knight. We might know who she is now... but there is still the mystery of why she abandoned her husband and their two daughters nine years ago. 

All will be revealed... 

EastEnders airs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 7.30 pm on BBC One — see our TV Guide for full listings. You can also catch up on episodes on BBC iPlayer now. 

Claire Crick
Claire Crick
Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch

Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. After starting her career at a soap magazine, she ended up staying for 13 years, and over that time she’s pulled pints in the Rovers Return, sung karaoke in the Emmerdale village hall, taken a stroll around Albert Square, and visited Summer Bay Surf Club in sunny Australia. 

After learning some tricks of the trade at websites Digital Spy, Entertainment Daily, and Woman & Home, Claire landed a role at What’s On TV and whattowatch.com writing about all things TV and film, with a particular love for Aussie soaps, Strictly Come Dancing and Bake Off. 

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