EastEnders fans figure out why Cindy Beale's fake name is Rose – and it dates back to the 90s
ok.co.ukEastEnders fans reckon they've cracked why Cindy Beale's alias in witness protection was Rose.The character, portrayed by Michelle Collins, made a dramatic comeback to the BBC One soap last year after a 25-year absence.
Viewers will remember that Cindy was allegedly killed off-screen in 1998. However, the beloved character didn't actually die during childbirth as viewers were led to believe, but instead was placed into witness protection and given a new identity, Rose Sawyer.
In 2023, it was unveiled that Cindy was alive and well, living in France with her husband Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt). In another shocking twist, it was revealed that Cindy was the mother of Gina and Anna and former partner to George Knight (Colin Salmon) who had recently moved to Walford.
Cindy and Ian eventually returned to Albert Square and have since settled in - initially to the surprise of the other residents.
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