EastEnders’ Cindy declares war on Max and she’s unstoppable

| Freelance soaps writer Published September 14, 2026 11:59pm She’s on the warpath (Picture: BBC) EastEnders’ Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) was never going to take being cheated on lying down, and sure enough, Max Branning (Jake Wood)’s vengeful ex declares all-out war against him and secret lover Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan-Levy) next week. It all came out about Max and Priya’s illicit antics following his drama-filled wedding to Cindy earlier this month, with Cindy flabbergasted to learn of her new husband’s betrayal. While she insisted she could forgive him and pleaded with him to make a go of their marriage, Max said no, deciding his heart actually lay with former flame Linda Carter (Kellie Bright). However, Cindy currently has no idea that Max is now making a go of things with the ex-Queen Vic landlady, nor that Priya is pregnant with Max’s child – but the latter is set to change next week, which sparks Cindy’s ire. Forthcoming scenes see Priya attend a baby scan with her fiancé Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara), who she has led to believe is the father of her unborn child. On the tube home, the pair discuss telling their children Nugget and Avani of their impending arrival, unaware that Cindy is on the same carriage and has overheard everything. She is immediately suspicious and makes it her mission to prove the real paternity of Priya’s baby. Cindy and Max’s wedding fell apart (Picture: BBC) Eventually, Cindy finds the evidence that confirms Max is the daddy, and orders Priya to leave Walford or face having the truth exposed. While Priya stands firm and insists she will not be forced out of her home, a later encounter with Linda and Oscar Branning (Pierre Counihan-Moullier) leaves her questioning her decision. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Meanwhile, Cindy is not best pleased when she returns home to find Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) and Peter Beale (Thomas Law) have invited Max over to make amends, and a huge row inevitably erupts. There’s then a very public Round Two at The Vic as Cindy declares war on Max and says she is coming after everything he owns in the divorce. Max had an affair with Priya while he was with Cindy (Picture: BBC) But something tells us this may not be all cunning Cindy has planned when it comes to revenge. With events over the next few months building to Max being arrested for solicitation to murder and a gunman holding Lauren and Oscar hostage on New Year’s Day, could Cindy be plotting something much, much darker than just going after Max’s money? Michelle Collins herself recently told Metro: ‘[Cindy] knows how to use a gun – she’s used a gun before. I wouldn’t put anything past Cindy. ‘You do not mess with Cindy. She loves hard, but she also will get revenge. Her revenge will be really hard as well.’ Deals of the Day An Instagram mattress left me with back pain – this one completely changed my mind Book Val d'Isère, Val Thorens and Tignes for less in Club Med's ski sale Save 25% on red light therapy masks, sauna blankets and sleep gadgets in Bon Charge sale The viral LED face mask with over 350 lights that's currently discounted by £100 A friend said I looked 'snatched' – I credit this new Charlotte Tilbury powder EastEnders airs these scenes from Monday 21st September at 7.30pm on BBC One or stream first from 6am on iPlayer. Arrow MORE: You’ve missed a lot of EastEnders clues for massive twist Arrow MORE: Zoe dead in EastEnders after crying for Kat following unexpected Max showdown Arrow MORE: EastEnders confirms Max and Zoe’s fates as new spoilers reveal what happens next The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.