EastEnders’ Cindy Beale’s deadly revenge plan ‘exposed’ after sudden exit
EastEnders fans were left fearing for the lives of two Walford residents after Cindy Beale made an abrupt exit from Walford
EastEnders legend Cindy Beale (played by Michelle Collins) made a sudden departure from Walford on Tuesday (February 25), but viewers are convinced this is just the beginning of a deadly revenge plot. After weeks of suspicion and plotting, Cindy has discovered that her former mother-in-law Kathy Cotton (Gillian Taylforth) was the one who attacked her with a shovel on Christmas Day.
In a dramatic face-off, Cindy shot her ex-husband Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) in the arm, before later shoving him into the path of Reiss Colwell’s (Jonny Freeman) speeding car on Bridge Street.
This impulsive act set off a tragic 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 latest visit to Walford, Ian promised Cindy he would stay silent about the events leading up to Martin’s death, provided she kept mum about Kathy’s crime.
Ian agreed, but only if Cindy vanished from the Square immediately. As Ian lit a candle for Martin at Beale’s Eels, Kathy, Peter Beale (Thomas Law), Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) and the Knights arrived, having been summoned to a gathering by Cindy, reports Plymouth Live.
In a shocking twist, Cindy chose not to expose the truth behind her assault, instead hinting that she still suspected one of her family members. Claiming she felt unsafe, Cindy revealed plans to leave Walford and stay with her old friend Gita Kapoor.
However, her family seemed entirely unbothered by her announcement. Peter did promise to keep his mum updated when his baby with Lauren arrives, while Ian coldly told Cindy to “enjoy her money” as he focused on what was left of his family.
At the tube station, Junior Knight (Micah Balfour), Cindy’s ex-lover, begged her to reconsider her decision to leave. But Cindy confessed that she was merely letting Ian think he had gotten away scot-free – for the time being.
EastEnders fans are now on edge, fearing that Cindy is plotting a revenge attack on Ian and Kathy. On X, one fan speculated: “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 viewer echoed this sentiment: “I love Cindy…I want her back! Hope she returns with a fiery vengeance #EastEnders.”
A third fan pointed out the irony in Cindy’s situation: “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 fan noted: “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”.
EastEnders airs Monday – Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer
