Adam admitted he had “no plans” to return to Albert Square at the moment, as he is tied into performing in Looking Good Dead which is on tour until April 2022. Adam has starred as Ian Beale on the hit BBC One soap since the show began in 1985 (Image: Avalon/Getty Images) Kilkelly, Daniel (18 May 2013). "British Soap Awards 2013 – winners in full". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 3 January 2019 . Retrieved 25 December 2019.

Tutton, Charlotte (15 August 2020). "EastEnders' Ian Beale written out of soap as actor Adam Woodyatt takes 'extended break' ". Mirror. Archived from the original on 15 August 2020 . Retrieved 16 August 2020. I'm A Celeb's Adam Woodyatt announces he's not returning to EastEnders after ITV show". Daily Mirror. 24 November 2021 . Retrieved 20 December 2021. McGarry, Lisa (4 April 2007). "Eastenders: Ian Beale Chalks Up 2000 Episodes!". Unreality TV. Archived from the original on 20 August 2008 . Retrieved 3 August 2009. Take a trip over to the heart of Walford this Christmas in this special EastEnders edition of much-loved board game Monopoly. Sara Wallis; Ian Hyland (12 June 2020). "100 Best EastEnders characters ever". Daily Mirror . Retrieved 20 October 2023.Nothing says Emmerdale fan like a cuddly cushion of the cuddliest of soap characters – Cain Dingle. A long-standing resident, making his debut during the show's first ever episode in 1985, Ian fled the fictional London borough, abandoning his businesses without much explanation. Ian Beale is one of the original twenty-three characters written by the creators of EastEnders, Tony Holland and Julia Smith. He has gone on to be the longest-running character in the soap's history. Cindy later finds out from Anna that George is selling their bar in Marbella, Cindy tells Ian that she plans to demand half of the money from the sale from George. When Cindy tells George that she wants half the money he reluctantly agrees, Cindy later kisses George but he pulls away but both are seen by Gina who believes they both kissed. Gina later tells Ian and Elaine about Cindy and George's kiss but both forgive them.

In 1999, Ian has a serious romance with the manager of his bric-a-brac shop: Mel Healy. Eventually she proposes to Ian but ends up developing platonic feelings with gangster Steve Owen in the process; soon Mel and Steve sleep together in the build-up to her wedding with Ian. Before 1989, Ian meets a woman named Cindy Williams and soon they get engaged in the following year; however, Cindy has a one-night stand with Simon beforehand and she ends up getting pregnant as a result of this. Cindy marries Ian and claims that the baby she is expecting, Steven Beale, is his, resulting in Ian attempting suicide when he learns the truth. He recovers and causes Simon to have a car accident in revenge so Simon, Cindy and Steven leave Walford together. When his cousin Michelle falls pregnant, Ian is initially suspected to be the father and gets confronted by his mother Kathy as well as Pete about it. He starts a relationship with Tina Hopkins and the pair decide to move in together, renting one of Kelvin Carpenter's father Tony Carpenter's flats. Ian eventually loses his virginity to her, to his glee. Ian and Tina break up when Tina's parents make an unannounced visit and are unhappy with their living conditions, so they take Tina to Walford.OK! is a registered trade mark of Reach Magazines Worldwide Limited and is used under licence by Reach Magazines Publishing Plc. Because of some reason I did not receive the calender. They sent me the calender a few times until I finally got the calender. Excellent Service. Thanks!

I think Adam is a little bit busy at the moment. But he is, you know, Adam is Ian Beale." Who is Ian Beale star Adam Woodyatt? By then, Ian and Jane find their marriage in trouble; Jane wants to adopt a child for her and Ian to have, but his reluctance to agree with her suggestion results in the pair breaking up with each other. Soon Ian manages to convince Jane to give him another chance, and she agrees after adopting Bobby. In May 2023 The Sun exclusively revealed that Ian Beale would be making a return to Walford - and with his dead wife Cindy in tow. Because the actress playing Ian's mother Kathy ( Gillian Taylforth) was fair-haired, they also wanted him to be fair, and because of Taylforth's age he also had to look very young. Ian was meant to be 14 years old when the programme first aired, but because of licensing regulations, the actor cast was required to be a 16-year-old who could "play down". Adam Woodyatt, born in East London, had worked as an actor in his youth, but had given it up and relocated with his family to Wales. He was recruited from his old agency and it was decided that he was perfect for the part and he was subsequently cast as Ian Beale. [5] In 1990 Ian's age was increased and he celebrated his 21st birthday two years after his 18th. The producers felt Ian needed to be a bit older and more mature for storylines planned for him later that year.a b c d Neil, Beth (12 February 2010). "EASTENDERS EXCLUSIVE ADAM WOODYATT ON BEING IAN BEALE". The Mirror. Trinity Mirror. Archived from the original on 11 January 2016 . Retrieved 15 December 2010.