Cindy Beale’s fall sparks new theories, but viewers believe Jasmine’s true target is someone else entirely

A Push, a Hospital Stay… and a Mystery

Tensions soared in Walford this week as Jasmine Fisher’s unsettling behaviour reached a boiling point. In a shocking moment, she pushed Cindy Beale down a staircase—an act she later claimed was in self-defense. But EastEnders fans aren’t buying it.

The incident occurred after Cindy confronted Jasmine about a suspicious National Insurance number, suspecting links to the dangerous Ford family. Moments later, Cindy lay unconscious at the bottom of the stairs.

Jasmine fled the scene, only for Oscar Branning to discover Cindy and alert the Beales.

Cindy Recovers — But Who’s the Real Target?

Cindy was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery. While she recovered, Jasmine returned—silently standing over Cindy’s hospital bed before vanishing into the night.

But fans noticed something strange. Despite her apparent grudge, Jasmine didn’t harm Cindy further when she had the chance. This left many viewers questioning whether Cindy was ever Jasmine’s real target at all.

Now, a new theory has exploded across social media: Jasmine isn’t part of the Ford family… she’s Zoe Slater’s long-lost daughter.

Fan Theories Shift to Zoe Slater

Zoe Slater, who’s recently been receiving threats and disturbing messages, may be at the heart of Jasmine’s plan. Several fans now believe Jasmine is seeking revenge—not against Cindy—but against Zoe, the woman who may have abandoned her as a child.

One viewer posted:
“If it were Cindy in her sights, she’d have finished the job. I’m convinced she’s Zoe’s child. Cindy’s just a red herring.”

Another fan added:
“Jasmine can’t be a Ford. It’s way too obvious. But her breaking into Anthony’s computer? She’s looking for her dad. It’s got Zoe and Anthony written all over it.”

Others questioned the logic of Jasmine standing silently over Cindy:
“If she wanted to hurt her, that was the moment. Instead, she just stared and left? It’s not about Cindy.”

Is Jasmine Zoe’s “Dead” Baby?

The most popular theory? Jasmine is Zoe Slater’s “dead” daughter—a child Zoe may have been told died years ago. Viewers now believe Jasmine is slowly closing in on Zoe, blaming her for a lifetime of abandonment and secrecy.

One fan wrote:
“She’s been stalking Zoe this whole time. The Cindy storyline is just misdirection.”

Others point to Jasmine’s interest in Anthony as a clue to her paternity:
“Zoe’s her mum. Anthony’s her dad. That’s why she wanted access to his surgery.”

What Happens Next?

With Cindy recovering and Jasmine still lurking in the shadows, the mystery deepens. If the fan theories are right, Walford could be heading toward one of its most emotional confrontations in years.