ADAM Woodyatt is set to return to EastEnders as Ian Beale — two years after he left the soap. The 54-year-old made a surprise comeback cameo tonight for Dot Cotton’s funeral.
Ian, who last appeared in the show in January last year, was seen standing outside the service for Albert Square stalwart Dot.
He said “goodbye” before turning to leave, but then took a call from a mystery person and told them: “Hi love. Yes, I’m coming home.” Insiders on the BBC soap say the cameo is teeing up a bigger return to Walford later.
A source said: “Ian’s comeback storyline is in the works. Fans of the show don’t know who Ian was talking to yet but it won’t be long until all is revealed.
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