EastEnders legend set to leave Walford for eight months in shock plot twist

AN EastEnders legend is set to leave Walford for eight months in a shock plot twist. Tonight’s episode – which is already available to watch on BBC iPlayer – sees a number of Albert Square residents head to court. Ian Beale arrives for sentencing in tonight’s EastEnders Credit: BBC Ian accidentally back his car into Jordan Fox, leaving the youngster seriously injured Credit: BBC A trial has been taking place after Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) unknowingly reversed his car into Jordan Fox on the night of Vicki Fowler and Ross Marshall’s wedding. The accident left Jordan with serious injuries and after a breathalyser test found Ian had been over the drink-drive limit, he was charged. Sign up for the Eastenders newsletter Thank you! Ian pleaded guilty and tonight’s episode sees him receive his sentencing. At the last minute, Jordan’s mum Chelsea Fox decides to go to court and issue a statement to help Ian, after confiding in Kim that she had shouted at Jordan moments before the accident occurred. Chelsea feels guilty and decides to go to court and give a statement to help Ian Credit: BBC But for some reason she doesn’t show up, and Ian is sentenced to eight months in prison Credit: BBC She had told Jordan to leave her alone, and she now felt guilty over that considering what happened next. However, she fails to arrive in time and the judge then sentences Ian to eight months in prison. He says: “You were over the limit, and your role as a local councillor should make you even more cautious about such things.” The decision leaves Ian devastated, and he will have to wait and see why Chelsea never made it to court. Most read in TV Despite Ian being placed behind bars in today’s episode, EastEnders fans know that he won’t be there for long, as the New Year’s Day flashforward episode – which gave them a look ahead to January 1, 2027, showed Ian was out of prison. EastEnders airs on BBC One and is available on BBC iPlayer. Comment now