EastEnders fans can't believe Michelle Collins' real age as Cindy Beale returns
Actress Michelle Collins has reprised her role as Cindy Beale on EastEnders after a quarter-century hiatus and her youthful appearance has left fans in awe, with one admirer dubbing her 'fabulous'.
The 61-year-old star, who recently made a triumphant comeback to EastEnders, has left viewers astounded by her age-defying looks. Michelle is once again stepping into the shoes of Cindy Beale - the presumed-dead ex-wife of Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt).
Michelle graced BBC's The One Show with her presence, where she discussed her much-anticipated return to the soap opera that catapulted her to fame. She looked stunning in a chic black blazer and trousers ensemble, complemented by a camisole underneath. Gold earrings and a necklace added a touch of glamour to her outfit.
During her appearance, Michelle shared an amusing anecdote about how she "almost crashed her car" upon receiving the call to return to EastEnders after 25 years. She also revealed that despite past on-set disagreements with former on-screen husband Adam, they are now on good terms. In fact, they were so excited about the news of her return that they immediately called each other.
Michelle opened up on finding out he would be returning as Cindy Beale (BBC)She shared: "I was driving somewhere up north and had Bluetooth on, of course. I got the call, John Cannon called from EastEnders asking if I would go back. I nearly crashed the car actually, I was like 'I've got to stop!' I had to pull over. Then I thought 'I've got to phone Adam' and he's actually already called me.
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"He said: 'I've just had the call, have you?' and we both said yes! I didn't want to go back for one episode. It wouldn't have been worth it. I wanted to make sure it was planned properly. It was a big move for me. I had to make sure it was the right decision. If I left five years ago, I would have said no."
Reflecting on their past disagreements, Michelle candidly explained: "We used to row all the time and we don't any more! We used to bicker, they used to call us George and Mildred. We were very different, but we've not gone full circle - I'm so fond of Adam, he's been so supportive. It's great to be working together again."
The show's viewers were left in awe of her radiant appearance, as they took to Twitter in droves to express their admiration.
Fans couldn't help but gush over the age-defying beauty of Michelle as one admirer exclaimed: "Michelle Collins is 61. She looks tremendous", while another chimed in with: "Michelle looks fabulous."
Another viewer expressed: "Brilliant so lovely to see Michelle on The One Show," while a fourth fan was left astounded by her youthful appearance, writing: "Blows my mind that Michelle Collins is 61. She looks incredible."
Meanwhile, it's been a week of high drama on EastEnders, with Michelle's character Cindy making a sensational return to Albert Square , much to the shock of its residents who had presumed her dead.
Long-time viewers will recall that Cindy, a Walford icon, was revealed to have entered witness protection back in 1998. This led to her faking her own death and leaving behind her estranged husband Ian Beale and their children.
However, she made a dramatic comeback when the mystery surrounding George Knight's elusive wife Rose Knight was finally unraveled. Rose was revealed to be none other than Cindy Beale herself, leaving viewers with more questions than answers.
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