Cindy Beale was the victim of a brutal attack on Christmas Day after being hit over the head with a shovel and left for dead!
Cindy, played by Michelle Collins, had been at the centre of the episode with her and Junior Knight’s (Micah Balfour) affair being revealed in spectacular fashion at the Queen Vic.
Cindy’s liaison was outed by Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa), who played a recording of Cindy’s confession for all to hear.There were plenty of disappointed men in the room, including Cindy’s fiancé Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt), as well as Junior’s dad, and Cindy’s ex-husband, George Knight (Colin Salmon).
After that, Cindy launched a vicious attack on her family and friends which left her out in the cold and brutally attacked in Albert Square - actress Michelle fears fans will hope her iconic character is dead.