Michelle Collins Takes Short EastEnders Break for Stage

Michelle Collins, who portrays Cindy Beale on EastEnders, will take a month-long hiatus from the BBC soap this summer to star in her one-woman show 'Motorhome Marilyn' at the Edinburgh Festival, in which she plays a Marilyn Monroe impersonator dealing with lost dreams and aging. The exact storyline behind Cindy Beale's temporary exit from Walford is yet to be revealed, but Collins has reassured fans that her character will return. Upcoming EastEnders episodes will feature drama and interactions involving Cindy, Elaine, and George. Collins expressed excitement for her new role and praised EastEnders for empowering older female characters. She noted that Cindy's focus will remain on her business and personal growth, rather than romantic relationships. Collins emphasized that her break from the show is brief and fans can expect more developments with her character upon her return.