But after 36 years on the soap, Ian Beale actor Adam Woodyatt, 52, left the square in January to take some time away to experience new things. Last year, a spokesperson for Adam said: "Beverley and Adam separated in August last year, and we ask that the family's privacy is respected." As part of his break from the soap, Adam had agreed to star in a touring production of a play called Looking Good Dead, but pandemic restrictions have put the show on hold for now. In January Adam shared a poignant few words on Instagram when he left the soap which read: "Goodbyes are not forever. "If the tour carries on, I'm not going to be back in EastEnders until some time in 2022...

Source: Daily Mirror May 19, 2021 22:22 UTC