EastEnders viewers believe they have rumbled how Ian Beale leaves the soap, ahead of Adam Woodyatt's brief exit. Reports claim the soap legend, who has been on the BBC show for 35 years, will be "written out" of upcoming scenes.
Ahead of the soap's return to BBC One next month, the actor will apparently take an extended break and not film for 10 weeks.
The soap has been off air since June due to the coronavirus pandemic halting filming, while Adam has recently been back on set filming for episodes.
It's not entirely clear if he will feature in the new episodes, while this is likely given a teaser revealed new scenes for him and Max Branning.
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