Cindy Beale’s Christmas Day attacker revealed in EastEnders anniversary week - The week will be filled with ‘explosive drama’, the soap’s executive producer said.

War ensued, with Junior on the receiving end of George, Anna and Gina’s (Francesa Henry) rage. Elaine, meanwhile, was crushed to see how upset George was over the fact his son slept with Cindy, leading her to believe that he’s still holding a candle for his ex.

Cindy Beale is feared dead in EastEnders after she was brutally attacked in a new whodunnit on the BBC soap, following her showdown with the Beales and the Knights

CINDY Beale has been brutally attacked and left for dead in a dramatic Christmas Day EastEnders cliffhanger. The scheming cheater – who is played by actress Michelle Collins in the BBC soap

The action centred around Cindy Beale (played by Michelle Collins) as her dirty affair secret was finally exposed to the Beales and Knights.

EastEnders has introduced a new mystery as Cindy Beale’s secrets are set to be revealed, in the show’s latest episode.

Wednesday's second instalment of the BBC soap saw the aftermath of when Lauren Branning sent the chef a recording of Cindy confessing what happened between her and Junior Knight.

Michelle Collins - Collins, who plays the chaotic character, said the festive episode looked like ‘a proper movie’.