EASTENDERS has ‘revealed’ the identity of Cindy Beale’s attacker – as she confronted them in a dramatic showdown.
At Christmas, an unidentified attacker hit the soap legend – played by Michelle Collins – over the head with a shovel.
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Tonight’s episode saw Cindy certain that her ex-husband Ian (Adam Woodyatt) was responsible.
Left fearing for her safety, she went to No.45 armed with Phil Mitchell’s (Steve McFadden) gun.
Although viewers saw a figure holding Cindy’s stolen locket – which had been taken after the attack – this individual’s face was not shown.
Despite this, fans are convinced they know this mystery person’s identity.
They believe it is Cindy’s long-absent daughter, Cindy Williams (Mimi Keene).
One person wrote on X: “Mimi Keene took back the Cindy jr role just to get shot in her 1st scene.”
Another added: “who tf is holding that locket? is cindy jr back with a vengeance?”
A third penned: “unless this is reiss then i think the person who attacked cindy is someone coming back like cindy jr…”
While a fourth chimed in: “That has to be Cindy JR… it has to be.”
As a fifth remarked: “oh it’s definitely cindy jr OH ITS DEFINITELY HER.”
EastEnders’ Cindy Beale finally works out who attacked her at Christmas – and it’s an old foe
Earlier in the episode, Ian and Cindy had a heated conversation in the café.
Cindy revealed her suspicions of Ian and declared she was “coming for” him.
In response, Ian suggested she leave Walford altogether – saying all she had there was people who hate her.
Later on, Cindy interrupted Billy (Perry Fenwick) and Honey (Emma Barton) wedding celebrations in The Queen Vic.
She told Ian he was “finished” in front of their friends, family and neighbours.
Who attacked Cindy Beale: The suspects
Cindy Beale was dramatically attacked at the end of the highly-anticipated Christmas Day special.
But there is question on the lips of every fan, who exactly was behind it?
Elaine Knight (Harriet Thorpe): She blackmailed Cindy to get out of Walford before kicking her husband George out following his surprise reaction to the public revelation about the affair. Cindy also called her ‘withered’ in her long rant.
George Knight (Colin Salmon): He claimed he was not interested in reigniting things with his ex-wife. But he was left enraged by his son’s behaviour, leaving his relationship with Elaine in ruins.
Junior Knight (Micah Balfour): He was caught suspiciously lurking in the shadows by Denise in the aftermath of the attack. He was hurt by Cindy because she claimed their affair only happened because he reminded her of his father George.
Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt): After finding out about the affair, hew kicked Cindy out in anger. He then trashed his living room, he stormed out the house and appeared to be unreachable at the time of the attack and in the aftermath.
Kojo Asare (Oludayo Koleosho): After finding out about Cindy’s affair, she put him into a coma when she pushed him off a raised platform. Could he want revenge?
Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth): She was the one to find Cindy on the pavement in the Square gardens after she was attacked with the snow shovel. Kathy always remained suspicious of Cindy because of her past and was devastated at the destruction of her family.
Anna Knight (Molly Rainford): Was seen looking out of the upstairs window with a birds eye view of the square at the time Cindy went to get her cab.
Gina Knight (Francesca Henry): Recovering addict Gina snuck out of the Vic with her coat to go on a ‘walk’, just before the attack took place.
Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa): Cindy got Lauren addicted to smack and revealed her addiction to her family, leaving Peter devastated and her family destroyed. Just before Cindy was attacked, Lauren was contemplating taking more pills in the car lot.
Peter Beale (Thomas Law): Cindy destroyed the family unit they all shared by her actions. She then called him ‘stupid’ in her extensive monologue in the Vic which left his drowning his tears.
Cindy added: “I am calling the police, they’re going to search No.45 and they will find that locket!”
Ian re-iterated that he wasn’t responsible, leading Cindy out of the Vic as she continued to accuse him.
Was Ian who Cindy found in No.45 and if not – who is it?
