EastEnders's Ian Beale leaves viewers shocked at his new look

He returned to the soap last night

Author: Alex RossPublished 13th Mar 2018
Last updated 13th Mar 2018

Viewers of EastEnders were in for a treat last night as popular character Ian Beale returned to Walford after a recent trip to New Zealand. But it was his brand new look that really got fans of the soap talking.

Ian, who is played by the actor Adam Woodyatt, returned to our TV screens sporting a brand new beard, and it quickly became the biggest talking point of Monday night's episode.

Fans of EastEnders flocked to Twitter to express their opinions on Ian's new look, with most being extremely complimentary. One user wrote, 'EastEnders Ian looks so much better with a beard' sic, with another adding, 'I find Ian's beard weirdly attractive #Eastenders'. sic

Others shared their thoughts on Ian's new look...

And it seems it wasn't just viewers of the show that were left in shock at Ian's new look, his on screen mum, Kathy Beale, also expressed her opinion.

When Ian admitted he was trying something new, Kathy's reaction was probably not what Ian was hoping for!

Actor Adam has been absent from the show in recent weeks after he decided to visit his son Peter Beale in New Zealand, following the split from his wife Jane.

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The 49-year-old actor has become a major character on the show and is currently EastEnders's longest serving character after joining in 1985. To congratulate him for his services, Adam was rewarded with the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013 at the British Soap Awards.

EastEnders continues on BBC.