BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Nancy Brown 12 Sep 2017, 15:09 By Nancy Brown 12 Sep 2017, 15:09 EastEnders fans left confused after Ian Beale blunder over Steven's death Steven died on Friday EastEnders Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Nancy Brown 12 Sep 2017, 15:09 By Nancy Brown 12 Sep 2017, 15:09 EastEnders Steven Beale died on Friday after saving Abi Branning from the fire he started in order to kill Jane Beale at Beale’s restaurant. It’s fair to say that most of us were happy to see him go because we couldn’t cope with his manipulating ways against fiancée Lauren any longer. But in last night’s episode, which showed the aftermath of his death, everyone seemed devastated at Steven’s death apart from one vital person – his stepdad Ian Beale. Read more: EastEnders SPOILER: Stacey gets worrying health news Ian has always treated Steven like his biological son and Steven even called him “dad”. Ian was distraught to find out about Steven dying of a brain tumour (he is yet to find out that that was a lie). Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers So why was it that in last night’s episode he didn’t appear distressed at all about Steven’s death, not even a tear?! Viewers are confused as to whether hospital staff have told Ian that his ‘son’ has died, especially as Ian was waiting in the hospital corridor to hear how wife Jane is doing after she was left to die in the fire. Jane is recovering from her injuries but Ian didn’t even mention Steven.Don'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. Many viewers took to Twitter to express their confusion. One viewer said: “Why isn’t Ian reacting to the fact that Steven is dead? I’m confused,” while another said: “Everybody else knows Steven’s dead except Ian who was still in the hospital?” A third tweeted: “Why did the writers not include the moment when Ian found out that Steven died?” A fourth confused viewer said: “Ian goes to the hospital with Steven, stays in a corridor, only Abi sees him, he dies & for most of the episode Ian isn’t told?” Read more: New ITV drama Liar leaves viewers scrambling for answers Oh dear, EastEnders bosses have got some explaining to do! Maybe tonight’s episode will help to shed some light on the matter. 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 Nancy Brown 12 Sep 2017, 15:09 By Nancy Brown 12 Sep 2017, 15:09 Previous Story Next Story
