From Todays Sunday Mirror (yes the same paper that last week announced he was quitting)
EASTENDERS is striking back in the ratings war with a sensational new storyline.

Long-suffering chip shop owner Ian Beale, played by actor Adam Woodyatt, will hit rock bottom after learning that his partner Jane has had a secret affair with Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp).

Arch-enemy Phil Mitchell, played by Steve McFadden, drops the bombshell in an angry confrontation.

An insider said: "Ian can't believe that Jane could cheat on him - let alone with a Mitchell.

"And to have the news broken to him by Phil just makes it all the worse.

"He takes it very badly indeed. He is devastated and humiliated by the revelations, things are going to get very dark. Ian loves Jane but this is the ultimate betrayal."


Insiders say the scenes, due to be screened in the next few months, will be one of the show's biggest storylines.


Ian will be told the news when he comes to blows with mechanic Phil after he refuses to pay for work done on his car.


Their dispute descends into all-out war when Walford hardman Phil drops the news about his brother's secret romance with cafe worker Jane (Laurie Brett).


A source added: "Adam is thrilled with the storyline. He'd been getting down about Ian's role and it was said he was thinking of quitting.


"But he's very happy with what the producers have got planned for him."


Adam, 38, has played businessman Ian since the show started in 1985.