EastEnders' Michelle Collins speaks of Mimi Keene return
And with the return of Cindy, played by Michelle Collins, there's been plenty of drama on the Square in recent months.
Now, Collins, 63, has called for the return of her on-screen daughter – who in real life has gone on to become a Netflix star.
Cindy's daughter Cindy Jr has been absent from Albert Square since 2015, only receiving a few mentions over the years.
Played by Mimi Keene, since leaving EastEnders, the young actress has gone on to find fame in award-winning Netflix comedy Sex Education.
"I have never met Cindy Jr so it would be quite nice if she came back," Collins told The Mirror.
"She's probably too busy, but maybe she can fit us in for a week!"
When did Mimi Keene leave EastEnders?
Mimi Keene played Cindy Jr for two years. (Image: BBC) Cindy Jr left the Square with her partner Liam Butcher following the shock death of Lucy Beale.
In recent years, it has been mentioned that the couple split and Cindy Jr has been travelling on her own.
The 26-year-old actress portrayed Cindy Jr on the BBC soap from 2013 to 2015.
Michelle Collins confirms exit from EastEnders for 'strange' new role
Earlier this month, it was confirmed that Michelle herself would be leaving EastEnders for a short while this summer to take part in a one-woman show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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The dark comedy called Motorhome Marilyn will see Collins play a struggling actor named Denise who is obsessed with Marilyn Monroe.
However, the Cindy Beale star remained silent about how she would be written out of the show by BBC bosses.
She told fans that her character would be focusing on her business and would not be getting involved in love interests for the time being.
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