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\n\t\tCindy Beale and Max Branning are drawn together once more (Picture: BBC \/ Jack Barnes \/ Kieron McCarron)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tCindy Beale and Max Branning are drawn together once more (Picture: BBC \/ Jack Barnes \/ Kieron McCarron)<\/p>\n
Max Branning<\/a> (Jake Wood<\/a>) and Cindy Beale<\/a> (Michelle Collins<\/a>) are involved in a terrifying incident<\/a> in EastEnders<\/a> next week that ultimately brings them closer together. <\/p>\n The Walford legends, whose chemistry is simply off the charts, have had multiple romantic encounters thus far since crossing paths for the first time ever<\/a> last year. <\/p>\n A one night stand at the Albert over Christmas<\/a> \u2013 while unaware of each other\u2019s identities \u2013 set the scene deliciously for Cindy to discover at grandson Jimmy\u2019s christening<\/a> that her latest fling with the man who had a role to play in the death of her son Steven (Aaron Sidwell). <\/p>\n You\u2019d have thought such a discovery would ultimately have put a pin in any potential romance for the pair but, after the initial bout of conflict, the two decided to put their differences in the past and join forces in order to get rid of scheming Jasmine Fisher<\/a> (Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness<\/a>), who has proven a thorn in their sides for different reasons. <\/p>\n But even when united with a common goal, the pair still disagreed on the right way to deal with Jasmine, which inevitably led to more disagreements. <\/p>\n \t\t Max and Cindy eventually slept together once more, much to the upset of Linda Carter<\/a> (Kellie Bright), who has been catching feelings for lothario Max since his comeback. <\/p>\n And next week, he and Cindy are thrown together once more \u2013 and things take a shocking turn. <\/p>\n The pair return home from a nursery mixer for grandson Jimmy when they find themselves in a devastating ordeal. <\/p>\n Concerned for Ravi Gulati\u2019s (Aaron Thiara) mental health, Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) suggests they leave Walford together \u2013 in the hopes of getting him the help he needs. <\/p>\n She takes a car from the car lot and makes her way to the hospital but just as Ravi begins to question her, Nugget (Juhaim Rasul Choudhury) has a seizure. Priya takes her eyes off the road and loses control, with the car veering into Max and Cindy\u2019s. <\/p>\n Max swoops into action, getting Jimmy out of the car safely, followed by a shaken Cindy. The former flames share a moment and, when at the hospital, they grow closer. <\/p>\n Will Cindy prove to be Max\u2019s mysterious bride on New Year\u2019s Day<\/a>? <\/p>\n It\u2019s safe to say that they\u2019re well-suited to one another and they seemingly can\u2019t stay away from each other, so will sparks fly once more? <\/p>\n \t\t\t\tDon’t miss a Soaps scoop! Add us as a Preferred Source\t\t\t<\/p>\n As a loyal Metro Soaps reader, we want to make sure you never miss our articles when searching for stories. We have all the latest soaps news, spoilers, videos, and interviews, with a vibrant community of highly engaged readers.<\/p>\n Click the button below and tick\u00a0Metro.co.uk\u00a0to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search.<\/p>\n \nAdd us as a Preferred Source<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \t\t EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on\u00a0BBC<\/a>\u00a0One or stream from 6am on BBC iPlayer.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us\u00a0soaps@metro.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n Join the community by leaving a comment below and\u00a0stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage<\/a>.<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow![\"Cindy](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/553676-a8ff.jpg\")
\n\t\tMax and Cindy haven\u2019t been able to stay from one another (Picture: BBC \/ Jack Barnes \/ Kieron McCarron)<\/p>\n![\"Soaps](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776598641_407_SEI_278522320-46a3.jpg\")
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