Boss Mary Kelley scraps initial huge Ian and Tracey Storyline

Sunsetvalley boss has revealed that she has had to scrap a major Jones family story line as she believed it was inauthentic. The story line would see Ian Jones ultimately have an affair with RR barmaid Charlene Connor over the festive period. 
Boss Kelley states " We really had to think about how the current story line would Segway into that story and it felt unbelievable and something Ian just wouldn't do. I made a promise that I wouldn't change any stories going forward and I have kept my promise. Viewers wouldn't see the story until at least November, by which time there would be new material anyway. It really felt like a scraping the end of the barrel-type story. It just wouldn't happen. I love the Jones and excited for the stuff we have planned for Ian and Tracey"
The boss also stated that the story was the initial steps into splitting up Ian and Tracey; a solid Sunsetvalley couple that viewers adore. Viewers wouldn't want that with the return of the show, not for a long time anyway. She continues "It was an idea, but a very big idea that would have happened if the old boss was in charge. It's certainly an exciting plot idea, but doesn't do the characters of Tracey and Ian much justice. Let alone Charlene!"
The boss has mentioned previously about her intentions to put families, of all kind, at the fore of the soap. Highlighting genuine and everyday family issues that bring drama and playfulness into every scene"