EASTENDERS fans are certain a ‘wild card’ suspect attacked Cindy Beale ahead of the huge 40th anniversary reveal.
An unidentified assailant left Cindy (Michelle Collins) for dead at Christmas – after hitting her over the head with a shovel.
With various theories flying around, fans reckon a ‘wild card’ will be unmasked as the mystery villain.
One viewer wrote on X: “Whoever is holding the locket will not be revealed until the live episode, mark my words!
“Wild card predictions though, Cindy Jr or Jane.”
Another added: “It could be lots of people but I’m going Cindy Jr, Jane, Bobby or Kathy.”
While a third penned: “It’s either Bobby, Jane or Cindy Jr.”
Cindy’s daughter Cindy Williams (Mimi Keene) last appeared in Walford a decade ago.
However, fans have predicted she could return after being mentioned on-screen.
Elsewhere, Bobby (Clay Milner Russell) is half-brother to Cindy’s daughter Lucy – and her killer.
Cindy was not fond of Bobby although he ultimately left the Square last year.
Viewers know he previously dated Cindy’s daughter Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) – until she cheated on him.
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She and Cindy finally came face-to-face and soon established a frosty relationship.
Could any of these familiar faces be responsible for the attack?
In Monday’s episode, viewers saw Cindy finally come face-to-face with her attacker.
Having armed herself with Phil Mitchell’s (Steve McFadden) gun, she went to No.45 – firmly believing Ian is the culprit.
Cindy then found someone holding her missing locket – which had been stolen in the attack.
Fans weren’t shown this person’s face, meaning the mystery continued on.
Official suspects include Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt), George Knight (Colin Salmon) and Junior Knight (Micah Balfour).
Also in the frame are Cindy’s children – Anna, Peter Beale (Thomas Law) and Gina Knight (Francesca Henry).
Rounding out the list are Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth), Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) and Elaine Knight (Harriet Peacock).
EastEnders continues on BBC One and iPlayer.
