Is Ian Beale leaving EastEnders amid mystery secret on BBC One soap?
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EastEnders is set for hard-hitting scenes next week when Ian Beale drops a shocking bombshell, leaving on-off partner Cindy Beale concerned - but is the iconic character set to leave?