EastEnders confirms life-changing new Ian Beale story in advanced spoilers

 His world comes crashing down.

EastEnders has teased a life-changing twist for Ian Beale in spoilers for the soap's 'Night That Changes Everything' week, seeing four Walford families involved in some dramatic developments.

Ian is among the characters set to take centre stage during the special week, with episodes airing between 1 and 4 June on BBC One. All set across the course of the same night, the specials are expected to reveal a surprise connection between Ian and Chelsea Fox.

The BBC have shared advanced spoilers for 'The Night That Changes Everything', hinting that Ian's world will be forever changed by a mysterious discovery. While the episodes' synopses don't shed much light on this shocking turn for Ian, could it have to do with Chelsea?

Meanwhile, Denise Fox's devastating blood cancer storyline begins, George Knight continues being lied to by partner Nicola Mitchell, and Max Branning makes a rash decision.

Monday 1 June - 7.30pm

Yolande helps Denise as she processes life-changing news, and Ian is blissfully unaware that his happy life is about to change.

Tuesday 2 June - 7.30pm

Ian's world comes crashing down. Max shocks Cindy.

Wednesday 3 June - 7.30pm

Max's emotions force him into a reckless decision, Yolande covers for Denise as she's pulled in two directions, and George makes a worrying discovery.

Thursday 4 June - 7.30pm

George makes a decision for the sake of his family. The sun rises on Walford as the 'night that changes everything' comes to a close, but it's clear the tricky road ahead has only just begun for some.