Adam Woodyatt has reportedly finalised his divorce from his wife Beverley Sharp after 22 years of marriage.
The former EastEnders actor, 54, announced his split from 57-year-old Beverley back in 2020, with the former couple locked in negotiations over their settlement ever since.
Adam, who plays Ian Beale on the BBC soap, married Beverley in 1998. They share two grown-up children together - Jessica, 29, and Samuel, 24.
Their marriage broke down a year before they announced their separation, keeping it under wraps even after Adam had left the family home. Both parties have denied cheating in their marriage and it's understood there was no third-party involvement in their split.
The pair are now said to have reached an agreement about their divorce settlement and have been served a decree absolute.
Beverley is said to be delighted with the settlement after standing her ground during negotiations.
"Bev and Adam are now officially divorced. As well as being his wife, Bev was also his manager for about a dozen years and she did so much for his career.
"She rejected some of the settlement offers she was sent during the process and now she’s glad she held her ground — she is delighted with the settlement," a source close to Beverly told The Sun.
They added: "She still has no idea why he left her but that’s all in the past. She’s very upbeat and sees it as a new chapter. I’ve no doubt Bev will find someone new soon. She’s in a good place."
The Mirror has contacted Adam's representatives for comment.
Adam has played Ian Beale since 1985 but has been on an extended break from Albert Square since 2021. He went on to appear in the stage performance of Looking Good Dead and ITV's I'm A Celebrity.
The TV star recently hinted that he could be returning to Walford, as he spoke of the importance of the role for him and the wider public. He insisted the door is open for a return.
Speaking to Christine Lampard on ITV's Lorraine, Adam said: "I think it doesn't matter what happens from this point onwards, I'm always going to be Ian Beale. He is part of the country and synonymous with EastEnders."
He added: "I don't know what's going to happen. The door's open, but that door's open and there's lots of other doors open too. He could come back."
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