BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Kerry Barrett 11 Jan 2018, 15:01 By Kerry Barrett 11 Jan 2018, 15:01 EastEnders spoiler: Ian Beale cruelly rejects Jane when he discovers Mel is back Ian has absolutely no chill when his glam ex-wife rocks up in the cafe! EastEnders Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Kerry Barrett 11 Jan 2018, 15:01 By Kerry Barrett 11 Jan 2018, 15:01 We’re all very excited to see Mel Owen back in Albert Square in tonight’s episode of EastEnders – and it seems her ex-hubby Ian Beale is the same! Mel – who was once Mrs Beale – turns up unannounced in the cafe after 15 years away from the Square – and her timing couldn’t be better, judging by this preview video released on Twitter. Because Mel arrives, just as Ian gets a call from (yet another) ex-wife, Jane – who’s not been in touch since she scarpered to get away from Max’s evil revenge plan. Forced with the choice of speaking to loyal, kind, heartbroken Jane, or fluttering his eyelashes at foxy Mel, what does Ian do? He picks Mel of course! Without thinking about it for even a second, he cancels Jane’s call and turns all his attention to the very glamorous Mrs Owen. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Mel visits the cafe, for old times sake. ?Will she get a warm welcome?! ? ?Don't miss #EastEnders tonight, 7.30PM. ? pic.twitter.com/78sRGYh1ZH — BBC EastEnders (@bbceastenders) January 11, 2018Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your EastEnders newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. Could she be next on his wife hitlist? We don’t fancy Ian’s chances, we have to say. Read more: Corrie viewers left baffled by “creepy” vigil for Luke Not only does Mel have an ulterior motive for coming back to Albert Square – one that we’re guessing involves Aidan and the heist – but she’s also well aware of what Ian’s like. Their marriage ended after Ian confessed that he’d lied about daughter Lucy having cancer simply to keep Mel by his side. Read more: BBC releases super-exciting news about Luther Melanie went on to tie the knot with smooth gangster Steve Owen, who died in a car chase with Phil Mitchell. She was pregnant with Steve’s baby when she left and son Hunter will be joining her in Albert Square soon. We’re fairly sure that Mel’s after something – and it’s not some Beale loving! All will be revealed in tonight’s episode of EastEnders. Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Kerry Barrett 11 Jan 2018, 15:01 By Kerry Barrett 11 Jan 2018, 15:01 Previous Story Next Story