EastEnders: The latest bang on the BBC soap has put the Baele family in the center stage. With the explosive revelation of Rose Knight actually being Ian Baele’s former wife, Cindy Baele, it has become confirmed that she will soon return to Walford. In fact, the June 21, 2023, episode also revealed that Cindy and Ian have reunited in France and have been living together. Thus, Ian and Cindy will both return home to Walford soon together!
In a recent EastEnders press meet, the soap’s boss, Chris Clenshaw, teased some mega spoilers for the rest of the years. Among other storylines, the one mega story that caught everyone’s attention at the meet was centered around the Baele Family. Chris revealed that in time for Christmas 2023, a murder mystery will play out! A male character from the soap will die. While Ian and Cindy will be involved in the drama in a massive capacity.
EastEnders spoilers have also confirmed that actress Michelle Collins and actor Adam Woodyatt have returned full-time to reprise their roles of Cindy and Ian. Moreover, actor Thomas Law has also made a comeback to the fold as Cindy and Ian’s son, Peter. Like his father, Peter too had bolted Walford previously without breathing a word to anyone. Peter had always had a complicated relationship with his family while also having multiple romantic relationships.
EastEnders: The Baele Family’s Big Christmas
It will be interesting to watch the Baele family dynamics shift once Ian, Cindy, and Peter enter the mix again. Speaking to Digital Spy, Chris Clenshaw revealed that it will be a big Christmas for the Baele family on EastEnders. Furthermore, speaking about the dynamics, Chris pointed that while Cindy has mellowed down a lot over the years, the later part of the year will reveal flashes of old Cindy. He added that there will be a “dynamite” between her and Kathy!
So viewers can expect fireworks in the Baele household as the year progresses on EastEnders. As for Ian and Cindy’s personal relationship, Chris pointed out that Ian is hopelessly in love. It seems like Ian has chosen to let bygones be bygones with his former wife. After all, love indeed is blind! So, it would not have been that hard for him to turn a blind eye to whatever happened 25 years ago! But will that continue to be the case going forward? Will Ian manage to ignore everything that Cindy could still be capable of? Well, we guess we will have to wait to find out! So stay tuned to EastEnders to see what happens next in The lives of the Baele family.