Michelle Collins admits EastEnders viewers will ‘hate’ her soap character Cindy Beale after BBC show’s Christmas special

Michelle Collins has admitted EastEnders viewers will ‘hate’ her soap character Cindy Beale after the BBC show’s Christmas special ends as she spilled all on the upcoming famous episode.

The actress, 62, has revealed that Cindy’s deception will be exposed as her scandalous affair with Junior Knight comes to light.

In the dramatic story, Cindy’s loyal partner and Watford legend, Ian will be left heartbroken as his family and the Knight family come to grips with some of the revelations.

Cindy inadvertently revealed her affair with her ex-husband George Knight’s son to David Wicks.

But her confession was recorded after Freddie Slater accidentally left audio devices running.

A recent teaser of the episode revealed how Cindy’s betrayal will be played out at The Queen Vic pub for all to hear.

She told Mirror: ‘She’s very unpredictable, you never know what she’s going to do next thanks to (EastEnders writer) Simon Ashdown. She is a joy to play.

‘People love to hate her. I don’t know, after this they might just hate her and want her gone.’

The move may have come as a surprise to viewers as Cindy seemed to have turned over a new leaf and become a less toxic person in the square.

But in relation to her early days in the square, this affair is just a drop in the ocean as she previously ordered a hit on the husband and entertained many flings.

It seems Cindy’s change of heart was just temporary.

The BBC soap dramatically revealed the short teaser alongside the caption: ‘Time’s up for Cindy… This Christmas on #EastEnders.’

Viewers have been on the edge of their seats for months watching Cindy’s ongoing affair with her former stepson Junior Knight (Micah Balfour).

The explosive trailer hints that the huge reveal will finally take place following a plot involving blackmail, as Anna opens a small gift on Christmas Day – a USB stick that reads: ‘Play me! Festive fun for all’.

Fans will recall that Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) accidentally recorded a long conversation between Cindy and David Wicks (Michael French) in which she discussed her love for George and flirting with Junior.

Cindy is shocked to discover that the incriminating tape revealing her affair with Junior has fallen into the wrong hands.

Finding herself being blackmailed, she takes action in the hope that she has done enough to silence her tormentor and keep her infidelity a secret.

However, Christmas Eve sees her receive another damning piece of information.

Wanting his whole family around him, George invites the Beales to join the knights for Christmas dinner at the Vic.

However, he knows little about the secrets and lies that lie beneath the seemingly happy party when the guests arrive.

Soon George and Ian are toasting, but the happy scene doesn’t last long.

As Christmas Day unfolds, the Square becomes a war zone as the shocking truth about Cindy’s affair is revealed in spectacular fashion.

Soon accusations fly from all sides as the two families come to terms with the shocking revelation.

EastEnders will be broadcast in two parts Christmas Day on BBC One and iPlayer with one installment at 7.30pm and another at 10.35pm.