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🚨 Michelle Collins Intervenes After Audience Member Collapses Mid‑Show

• While performing her one-woman show Motorhome Marilyn at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Michelle was forced to stop the performance when an audience member collapsed in the theatre. Paramedics rushed in, and the scene left Collins and the crowd visibly shaken. Reddit+15The Sun+15Reddit+15

• Describing the moment as gutting and deeply worrying, Michelle took to social media to express her concern. She reached out to the audience member:

  “I was only asking just now if anyone had heard anything about you… it was all very worrying. Please let me know if you would like to come back — I’ll give you a seat and a hug.” The Sun

• Thankfully, the person recovered, and Michelle later shared relief and gratitude:

  “Phew, so happy she is OK as we didn’t find out anything… we all were.” The Sun

• The incident didn’t affect her overall run—Motorhome Marilyn continues its scheduled performances at the Gilded Balloon Doonstairs venue until August 25, 2025. BBC+2The Sun+2Reddit+2

🎭 Balancing Stage and Soap: EastEnders Commitment

• Michelle is currently taking a month-long break from EastEnders to star in her new Fringe play. The show explores themes of fame, ageing, and identity—roles she has passionately pursued. newsminimalist.comBBC

• She returned as Cindy Beale in EastEnders in 2023 after a 25-year absence, and is still firmly part of the storyline going forward. Michelle has reassured fans:

  “I’m still very much in EastEnders… Cindy isn’t going anywhere.” Reddit+13The Express Tribune+13BreakingNews.ie+13

• Reflecting on her return for the soap’s 40th anniversary, she shared:

  “Cindy was originally meant to be in 11 episodes… so no, I never imagined being here for the 40th. Now I’m happier to stay… more comfortable in my own skin, more content.” Reddit+6shropshirestar.com+6Connaught Telegraph+6

✅ What It Means

• Michelle Collins acted compassionately and responsibly after the incident—her reaching out and offering a return visit shows how much she cares about her audience.

• While her focus is currently on the Edinburgh Fringe, she reassures fans that she remains committed to her character in EastEnders, and will return after her stage run.

• Her willingness to step off the soap temporarily underscores her dedication to creative expression—without abandoning her role in Walford.

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