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Metro
a day ago
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- Metro
EastEnders legend confirms she's taking a break from the BBC soap
EastEnders legend Michelle Collins has revealed she is set to take another break from the BBC soap. The actress, 63, first appeared as devious Cindy Beale in 1988, with her most recent stint kicking off in 2023. Despite being presumed dead for 25 years, the schemer made a shock return and revealed she had been in witness protection. After settling back into Walford life, she's had an affair with former step-son Junior Knight (Micah Balfour), shot ex-husband Ian (Adam Woodyatt) and inadvertently caused an explosion at The Queen Vic when she pushed him in front of a car which crashed and ignited the boozer. She was also attacked by former mother-in-law Kathy Cotton (Gillian Taylforth) with a shovel at Christmas, which led to an extended break between February and May of this year. After discovering that Kathy wanted her dead, and the events of The Vic disaster, Cindy fled the area and wasn't seen until she gatecrashed son Peter's (Thomas Law) engagement party to Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa). Now, Michelle is set to depart once again – but she'll be back. Swapping The Square for the stage, she'll be appearing in one woman show Motorhome Marilyn at the Edinburgh Fringe in August. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video It's unknown whether she'll be written out again, or if we'll simply see Cindy vanish from our screens. 'I'm going off in the summer. I'm doing my one woman show at the Edinburgh Festival,' she explained to The Daily Mirror. 'I don't think she's anything like Cindy. It's a play about a woman impersonator lookalike who lives in a trailer and dresses as Marilyn Monroe. But she's 60 – it's kind of strange. 'It's about failure, lost dreams, and feeling like life has passed you by.' She continued: 'She's an interesting character. I'm really excited to play it. EastEnders have let me have a month off so I'm very excited.' In a recent interview with BBC Breakfast, she spoke about the importance of shows like EastEnders empowering older women. 'I'm just really happy that we are embracing older women on screen' she said. 'I think that's really important, and giving them big stories, which is what EastEnders did when Cindy came back. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! 'I think that's really important, and for the Edinburgh Fringe to be – you know, it's quite scary doing a one-woman show at my age and, also, why not? 'Why can't we be ambitious at my age as well and be scared and out of our comfort zone?' On her soap alter-ego she added: 'But she's, kind of, been named as 'The Queen of Chaos', I think, and loves the drama in her life. 'But she's a multifaceted figure, she's a strong woman. 'I think she actually is an unapologetic character and not frightened to speak her truth. Her truth may not always be what other people like about her, but I think people, kind of, love to possibly hate her. More Trending 'Listen – nobody's perfect. Every woman has their flaws.' In scenes that air this week, Cindy prepares to reopen The Prince Albert gay bar – which she forced Kathy to sign over to her – but her launch party is initially a failure. After some support from her ex-hubby George Knight (Colin Salmon), things start to take off… much to the annoyance of his current spouse Elaine (Harriet Thorpe). EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One and iPlayer. View More » MORE: Coronation Street star Barbara Ferris dies aged 85 MORE: EastEnders split confirmed for major couple as a family is torn apart MORE: Patsy Kensit reveals Emmerdale and EastEnders return chances – and which she'd like more
The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
EastEnders star confirms exit from soap as she takes on ‘strange' new role
EASTENDERS actor Michelle Collins has confirmed she's leaving the BBC soap later this year. However, fans will be pleased to know the 63-year-old will only be gone for a month as she takes on a "strange" new role. 2 Her character Cindy Beale - who took on a prominent role in the show's 40th anniversary episodes - will exit Walford in the coming weeks. Michelle told the Mirror at the British Soap Awards 2025: "Well I'm going off in the summer. "I'm doing my one woman show at the Edinburgh festival, called Motorhome Marilyn. "I don't think she's anything like Cindy. It's a play about a woman impersonator lookalike who lives in a trailer and dresses as Marilyn Monroe. But she's 60, it's kind of strange. "It's about failure, lost dreams, and feeling like life has passed you by. She's an interesting character. I'm really excited to play it. EastEnders have let me have a month off so I'm very excited." Michelle has kept tight-lipped about how EastEnders writers will tell Cindy's exit storyline. Instead, she insisted Cindy is focusing on her business and won't be getting involved in a new love interest anytime soon. However, Michelle told fans there's "fun stuff" coming up with Elaine and Cindy with George. The actress looked incredible at the soap awards this week, which she attended with co-star Adam Woodyatt. Michelle put on a classy display in a classic black gown and teamed it up with a leather handbag. EastEnders' Michelle Collins admits she was in the dark about Angie Watts' shock return & confirms why Cindy ISN'T in live episode The soap star joined EastEnders as Cindy Beale in 1988 for a two-year stint. She returned in 1992 for six years before taking a longer break. Michelle then made an expected return in 2023 after being on Coronation Street.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
British Soap Awards 2025: Jacqueline Jossa wows in a strapless black gown as she joins chic Patsy Palmer and Michelle Collins in leading the red carpet glamour
The great and the good of soap world descended upon London's Hackney Empire on Saturday night as the British Soap Awards 2025 kicked off in style. Leading the red carpet glamour was Jacqueline Jossa, who sizzled in a strapless black gown as she posed up a storm for the camera. The actress was joined by the likes of Walford co-stars Patsy Palmer and Michelle Collins, who both dressed to impress during the night celebrating all things soap. Emmerdale and EastEnders will battle it out for the top categories at the ceremony, with each show receiving 13 nominations. The two shows have eclipsed rivals Coronation Street and Hollyoaks, who have secured 11 nominations each. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The glitzy event will once again be hosted by Jane McDonald as it returns following a surprise hiatus last year. As always, the numerous accolades will be presented by an array of well-known faces from across the TV and showbiz world, with the TV event broadcasting a few days later in a primetime slot.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Patsy Palmer and Michelle Collins lead the glamour as stars turn out for Soap Awards 2025 red carpet
They lead the stars turning heads at the glitzy bash tonight leading ladies Patsy Palmer and Michelle Collins lead the glamour as stars turn out for Soap Awards 2025 red carpet Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PATSY Palmer and Michelle Collins lead the glamour as a host of stars turned out for the Soap Awards 2025 red carpet. Posing for photographers at London's Hackney Empire, EastEnders legend Patsy, 53, looked incredible in a bold blue crop top and trouser co-ord, which she teamed up with a matching blazer. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Patsy Palmer lead the glamour at the Soap Awards 2025 red carpet Credit: Getty 3 Michelle Collins and Adam Woodyatt attended together Credit: PA 3 Jamie Winstone flashed her legs in a turquoise minidress Credit: Getty Her co-star Michelle Collins, 63, put on a classy display in a classic black gown, which she teamed up with a leather handbag. She attended the event with Adam Woodyatt. Jamie Winstone, meanwhile, flashed her legs in a turquoise minidress featuring gold embellishments. For the latest news on this story keep checking back at Sun Online, where we will bring you live updates as soon as they happen, before anyone else.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Patsy Palmer and Michelle Collins lead the glamour as stars turn out for Soap Awards 2025 red carpet
PATSY Palmer and Michelle Collins lead the glamour as a host of stars turned out for the Soap Awards 2025 red carpet. Posing for photographers at London 's Hackney Empire, EastEnders legend Patsy, 53, looked incredible in a bold blue crop top and trouser co-ord, which she teamed up with a matching blazer. 3 3 3 Her co-star Michelle Collins, 63, put on a classy display in a classic black gown, which she teamed up with a leather handbag. She attended the event with Adam Woodyatt.
