EastEnders fans are convinced they know who Ian Beale’s mystery woman is.
In last night’s episode of EastEnders (Monday, December 12) Ian made a surprise appearance at Dot’s funeral after nearly two years away from Walford.
He took a phone call and left before anyone saw him.
But now fans think they know who he was on the phone to.
EastEnders: Ian Beale returns for Dot’s funeral
Recently Sonia learnt that Dot had died while in Ireland with her family.
The news of Dot’s death affected Walford residents and in last night’s episode, her family and friends gathered for her funeral.
Many past characters also returned to Walford including Lauren Branning, Lofty Holloways and Mary Smith.
But as everyone gathered outside the church, viewers saw another character return.
Ian Beale watched from a distance as he said his goodbyes to Dot.
Soon he took a phone call from a mystery person.
He answered and said: “Hello love. Yeah, I’m coming home.”
Fans believe that Ian was on the phone to his ex-wife Jane Beale and that they have reunited off-screen.
Some are also hoping that Ian and Jane will return next year.
Anyone else think the bit with Ian signposts his return? The conversation on the phone was obviously put in for a reason. Could it be Jane? #EastEnders
— Lesley Cooke (@lesley777) December 13, 2022
Does anyone else think Ian was on the phone to Jane? #EastEnders
— Jane (@mufc_girl20) December 12, 2022
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