EastEnders legend Michelle Collins has responded to a number of trolls online, with her co-star Heather Peace standing up to support the star.
Michelle plays Cindy Beale in the BBC One soap. Earlier this month, pictures were revealed that tease the drama Cindy will find herself involved in over Christmas and the start of 2025.
As these images were shared online, they were sadly seen by a number of troll accounts on X.
This saw Michelle fall victim to a few nasty comments from the users on the social media platform. Fortunately, she was prepared with some brilliant responses.
In one tweet, she said: ‘What I don’t get is why do people always comment on a woman’s looks? Her age, how old she looks, how weathered she looks, she hasn’t aged well, looks terrible close up, honestly really? You don’t do it to men hardly ever! I’m older, wiser happier and a better actress.’
After noticing the hurtful messages herself, Heather Peace – who plays Eve Unwin in the show – replied to the above message from Michelle.
In support of her friend, Heather wrote: ‘You’re beautiful inside and out Mich. It’s so hard in our industry. A bloody disgrace. Ageing should be seen as an honour. To live a long life is such a blessing. And you; you’re gorgeous in wisdom & elegance. I understand and I feel you xxx.’
EastEnders is lining up an explosive instalment for its annual Christmas special, with all hell set to break loose as Cindy’s affair with Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) is exposed.
The BBC One soap is no stranger when it comes to dramatic scenes over the festive season, having garnered something of a reputation for the carnage that ensues in Walford on Christmas Day.
The instalment will be split into two parts on the big day, with the second not airing until 10.30pm.
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An official synopsis for the events of Christmas previously confirmed: ‘Secrets and lies are set to throw a wrecking ball into the Beale family festivities this year as the shocking truth about Cindy is revealed in spectacular fashion on Christmas Day.
‘The incriminating evidence captured on tape will expose Cindy’s true love for ex-husband George and her scandalous affair with his son, Junior.
‘Cindy has nowhere to hide as all hell breaks loose in the Beale and Knight families, with fury and accusations flying on all sides.’
This article was originally published on 12th December 2024.
