First up was Cindy Beale, the original femme fatale of Albert Square. They married in 1989, but Cindy had other plans—like having an affair and faking her own death. It was a chaotic start to Ian’s love life, and honestly, it set the tone.
Fun fact: Cindy’s return from the dead in 2026 proved that in Walford, “until death do us part” is more of a suggestion. If you’re ever feeling dramatic about a breakup, remember Ian survived a wife who came back twice from the grave.
