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EASTENDERS fans were left completely distracted by a scene-stealing street sweeper behind Cindy Beale.

Tuesday's instalment of the long-running BBC soap, saw Ian and Cindy have a fierce argument in the opening minutes.

George (Colin Salmon) and Cindy (Michelle Collins) had a heartfelt conversation after their daughter was mugged
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George (Colin Salmon) and Cindy (Michelle Collins) had a heartfelt conversation after their daughter was muggedCredit: BBC
Fans were more interested in the street sweeper behind working hard, despite having no rubbish to clean up
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Fans were more interested in the street sweeper behind working hard, despite having no rubbish to clean up

Cindy (Michelle Collins) stormed out the house after an argument with Ian (Adam Woodyatt).

Previously on EastEnders, her daughter Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) was attacked and mugged.

So she says she went to check up on the CCTV with her ex-husband George (Colin Salmon) to see if she could find anything.

This immediately left Ian annoyed, and as she made her way into the square she ran into her former Marbella partner.

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The pair had a walk and talk conversation down Bridge Street as she declared how she appreciates "being a parent again" to her daughters.

However, fans were not that interested in the actual dialogue, instead they noticed something else entirely.

A street sweeper appeared right behind the couple as they talked, almost following the duo down the street.

Except, viewers noticed how the extra, dressed in a prominent green uniform, had no rubbish to sweep up - or wasn't doing a very good job at it.

Effectively, he was sweeping bits of the clean road and missing bits of trash and rubbish in the seemingly accidental blunder.

On the Walford Web fan forum, one viewer couldn't help but notice the apparent on-screen mistake.

EastEnders fans distracted by VERY rude sign next to Cindy Beale’s head in hospital scenes

They wrote: "Very distracted during Cindy and Jawj’s market scene by the road sweeper in the background who’s not actually sweeping up any of the litter. 😂"

A few fans couldn't help but laugh along as they left humorous reactions and crying laughter emojis on the post.

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Viewers were in hysterics at the accidental on-screen blunder
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Viewers were in hysterics at the accidental on-screen blunderCredit: BBC
The opening moments of the show saw Cindy clash with Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt)
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The opening moments of the show saw Cindy clash with Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt)Credit: BBC
George and Cindy's daughter Anna (Molly Rainford) was previously mugged and she is helping to comfort her
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George and Cindy's daughter Anna (Molly Rainford) was previously mugged and she is helping to comfort herCredit: BBC
Michelle returned to the long-running soap less than a year ago
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Michelle returned to the long-running soap less than a year agoCredit: BBC
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