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READ MORE: BBC EastEnders star Patsy Palmer shares mental health struggle and emotional fans praise her 'beautiful' message In November 2020, Adam Woodyatt announced he would be taking a break from Albert Square due to pursuing another opportunity. However, he hasn't returned since and in 2021 his break extended as he became a contestant in I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. Speaking to his campmates, the 53-year-old said: "I just had another opportunity, there was this play came up and I just fancied doing something different.

He played entrepreneur Ian Beale in EastEnders for 36 before leaving the soap a year ago.

EastEnders fans have been left in hysterics as Ian Beale is immortalised in a new 2022 calendar. Fans of Adam Woodyatt, who is currently staring on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, can now enjoy a different hilarious image of the EastEnders legend every month in 2022.

Read more: ITV I'm A Celebrity are all voting for Naughty Boy over his 2015 remarks However, upon entering the Gwrych castle - where I'm A Celeb is now set - the actor looked like he has aged like fine wine. Not quite George Clooney but the soap star is dramatically slimmer and sporting new look facial hair that makes him almost unrecognisable from his baby faced on-screen alter ego - who was last seen on Albert Square in January.

Simon Gregson and Adam Woodyatt gave viewers what they wanted as the show returned on Tuesday night.

Adam Woodyatt appears to have confirmed he won’t be returning to his role as Ian Beale in the soap. The actor, who’s been on an extended hiatus from his long-running role, chatted to the campmates about wanting to take on other opportunities.

Adam Woodyatt opened up to fellow campmate Frankie Bridge about his departure from EastEnders on the latest episode of I'm a Celebrity, which was broadcast tonight. The actor, best known for playing Ian Beale on the BBC soap, is currently on a break from it after his exit in the new year.

EastEnders legend Adam Woodyatt discussed his impressive soap career on Tuesday's episode of ITV's I'm A Celebrity. The actor, 53, is currently on a hiatus from the BBC One soap after playing Ian Beale since 1985 and he revealed the reason behind his break to his campmates.

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Adam Woodyatt is the latest celeb to enter the I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! castle alongside fellow actor Simon Gregson. The two soap stars joined Gwrych Castle as late additions, first appearing on-screen on Thursday 25 November.

READ MORE: Shane Richie leaks odd question Adam Woodyatt asked before going on I'm A Celeb The 53-year-old actor looked almost unrecognisable to the portly Ian Beale he's played on the BBC soap for 37 years. It was only due to his decision to take an extended break from Albert Square, that he was finally able to sign up for the hugely-popular programme.

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! star Adam Woodyatt has wowed viewers of the show after he arrived looking almost unrecognisable to his former on-screen soap character. The 53-year-old EastEnders actor, who played Ian Beale on the BBC soap for 37 years, is a late addition to the ITV reality series this year.

Simon Gregson. He will join the rest of the cast - Louise Minchin, Matty Lee, Snoochie Shy, Richard Madeley, Dame Arlene Phillips DBE, Naughty Boy, Kadeena Cox MBE, David Ginola, Frankie Bridge, Danny Miller and fellow late arrival, EastEnders icon Adam Woodyatt (aka Ian Beale).

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I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! star Adam Woodyatt has revealed he only told his two children before it was announced he’d be taking part in this year’s series.The 53 year old EastEnders actor, who plays Ian Beale on the BBC soap, is a late edition to the ITV reality series this year. And it was only due to his decision to take an extended break from Albert Square, that he was finally able to sign up to the hugely-popular programme.

EastEnders actor Adam Woodyatt has announced he won’t be returning to Albert Square after finishing I’m A Celebrity . The 53-year-old made an exit last year after his character, Ian Beale, was poisoned.

Adam Woodyatt was branded "unrecognisable" by shocked I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! as he revealed his weight loss.The 53 year old EastEnders legend, who is best known for playing Ian Beale on the famous ITV soap, finally made his appearance on the Ant and Dec fronted soap in a teaser for Thursday night's episode.

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EastEnders' Adam Woodyatt has revealed there are no plans to him to return to the soap, as he prepares to make a late arrival on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! The actor, best known for his role as Ian Beale, told MailOnline he's planning to return to the stage for his role in Looking Good Dead in the New Year, alongside his former co-star Laurie Brett.

I'm A Celebrity is going to be shaken up by the arrival of two newcomers and fans of the show are 'screaming' with excitement.

EastEnders legend Adam Woodyatt has revealed he won't be returning to the BBC soap after ITV's I'm A Celebrity.The Ian Beale actor, 53, explained that he has "no plans" for an Albert Square comeback anytime soon and that he will still be on tour with Looking Good Dead until April 2022.

Adam Woodyatt and Simon Gregson have been confirmed for ITV's I'm A Celebrity 2021. It was announced at the end of Wednesday's episode that the EastEnders star, 53, and Coronation Street star, 47, would be entering the Gwrych Castle camp on Thursday's show.

EastEnders legend Adam Woodyatt is swapping Albert Square for Gwrych Castle as he joins I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here!

EastEnders stalwart Adam Woodyatt, who has played chip shop owner Ian Beale on the BBC soap for decades, has reportedly bought a flashy camper van. Yet the actor’s “estranged” wife Beverley is said to be in dire straits with money.

There's been thousands of soap characters over the years, but only a select few go on to become truly iconic. One character we can all agree has became a national treasure is EastEnders' Ian Beale, portrayed by actor Adam Woodyatt.

EastEnders actor Thomas Law has revealed that he keeps in touch with his on-screen dad Adam Woodyatt after leaving the soap in 2010. Ian Beale’s son has been played by two actors since; Ben Hardy, who left the role to find success in Hollywood, and Dayle Hudson who made his debut last year.

EastEnders star Adam Woodyatt is set quit the show for good, according to reports. The actor, 53, has played the legendary role of Ian Beale on the soap for more than 35 years, but is allegedly looking at his upcoming stint on I'm A Celebrity.

The Sun says that among those taking part are Coronation Street actor Simon Gregson, known for his role as hapless Steve McDonald, Newcastle United legend David Ginola and Eastender's Ian Beale actor Adam Woodyatt. The show, which is taking place in Abergele instead of the Australian jungle for the second time due to the "continued uncertainty" around Covid-19 and international travel, will start on Sunday, November 21 .

Adam Woodyatt has been delighting fans on screen for years now as Ian Beale and now it’s believed that he is set to head into the Jungle.

EastEnders star Adam Woodyatt - who plays Ian Beale - reportedly won't be returning to the soap until mid-2022. The actor is currently preparing for his stint on I'm A Celebrity.

Adam Woodyatt has been delighting fans on screen for years now as Ian Beale and now it’s believed that he is set to head into the Jungle.

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson is reportedly gearing up to join fellow soap star and EastEnders' Ian Beale icon Adam Woodyatt, 53, for the latest series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! this year.

BBC One's EastEnders legend Adam Woodyatt. And now it has emerged the Ian Beale actor dropped a secret clue that he was signing up for the ITV show.

Rumours around who will be entering Gwrych Castle in Wales for the next season of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! have been swirling in the last few weeks.

EastEnders star Adam Woodyatt has reportedly signed-up for I'm a Celebrity, ahead of its return to Gwrych Castle. The 53-year-old, who has played Ian Beale on the BBC show since its first episode in 1985, is the latest celebrity tipped to be taking part in the ITV reality series this year.

Adam Woodyatt has reportedly signed up for this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!.The EastEnders star, who is famed for his role as Ian Beale on the soap, is said to have been offered a "bumper pay deal".