EastEnders fans believe they have identified Max Branning's mystery bride, with many convinced Cindy Beale will walk down the aisle with him in 2027. However, viewers suspect the marriage will not be a romantic affair but rather a calculated revenge plot.
During Thursday's episode, Cindy and Max shared a kiss at the Prince Albert after Max apologised for the death of Cindy's son, Steven. The scene sparked fan theories that Cindy is using Max to exact revenge for Steven's death in 2017.
One fan commented: "If Cindy marries Max, it's 100% for revenge. She HATED Max for what happened to Steven and she's way too smart to fall for Max's greasy little lines." Another added: "That look she gave him when he said he was sorry for Steven's death wasn't giving attraction for me, it was giving revenge!"
Fans also speculated that Cindy could be the gunman in the New Year flashforward, holding Lauren and Oscar Branning hostage. One theory suggests Linda Carter will crash the wedding to stop Cindy's plan. The hatred stems from Max's role in Steven's death, which occurred when Max pushed Steven during a fire, causing fatal injuries.
