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EastEnders court violence erupts as Ian Beale is jailed

metro.co.uk · 15dShare

Ian’s fate prompts Kathy to lose it (Picture: BBC) Ian Beale ’s fate may have had a mixed reaction among EastEnders fans – let’s face it, you either love or hate the guy – but Kathy ( Gillian Taylforth ) is absolutely not sitting on the fence. Adam Woodyatt ’s character is heading behind bars for eight months , and I can only imagine how poorly he might handle prison life. And it all feels somewhat unjust. He didn’t see young Jordan when reversing and, Chelsea Fox knows deep down that she bears some blame for the incident, given she yelled at Jordan and walked away. Addressing Chelsea’s guilt over this, actress Zaraah Abrahams said: ‘She has been overwhelmed. She believes she played a part in what happened for shouting at Jordan and not keeping an eye on him and has struggled with her decision to stay silent. ‘While coping with Denise’s diagnosis and focusing on Jordan’s recovery, she’s been torn between supporting her son and facing the truth, knowing Ian has carried all of the blame.

First report: EastEnders exit ‘sealed’ for Ian Beale after 41 years as shocking fate is confirmed — metro.co.uk, 15d