EastEnders viewers may have seen a major clue to Cindy Beale's Christmas Day attack weeks before it aired, ahead of her fate being revealed on the BBC soap

EastEnders' Cindy Beale was exposed for her affair with Junior Knight in the first of two episodes on Christmas Day, but it appears time may have run out for her

The BBC soap has teased that a number of characters will find themselves in the line of question as the pub landlady's fate hangs in the balance, with fans having to wait a little longer before the truth is revealed.

EastEnders' Ian Beale actor Adam Woodyatt teased whether Cindy Beale will live or die after her brutal attack on the BBC soap, dropping a huge hint about her fate

The action centred around Cindy Beale (played by Michelle Collins) as her dirty affair secret was finally exposed to the Beales and Knights.

Former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa has teased that there is "epic" drama to come on the BBC soap opera ahead of the show's 40th anniversary in 2025

On top of Cindy's attacker due to be revealed, the Christmas Day 2024 episodes also confirmed that fans can look forward to the latest wedding of Billy (Perry Fenwick) and Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) after the pair revealed they had chosen the date of 19th February 2025 for their nuptials.

Cindy’s attacker reveal is just one of many stories we have planned for the anniversary as it is set to be a week of explosive drama for the audience to remember. — Executive Producer Chris Clenshaw EastEnders is set to reveal the identity of Cindy’s Christmas Day attacker during the show's 40th anniversary week.

EastEnders' Cindy Beale was left for dead on Christmas Day by a mystery attacker, and show bosses have now revealed fans will discover who whacked her over the head with a shovel during the show's 40th anniversary week.