EastEnders fans, things are about to shift. Some faces are returning, and not for the reasons anyone hoped. It’s something heavier. Some goodbyes don’t heal; they only expose what’s been broken for far too long. Keep scrolling to know more.
EastEnders Confirms Ben And Stuart’s Return
The BBC has finally confirmed it. Max Bowden and Ricky Champ are both heading back to Albert Square this autumn. They’re only here for a little while, but it might be long enough to stir up more than anyone’s ready for.
Ben and Stuart are coming home because Jonno has died. He was Callum and Stuart’s dad. His death pulls them all back together, but there’s no peace in it. A first-look image shows Ben, Callum, Stuart and Johnny gathered in mourning. But behind that quiet moment, tension is boiling. Ben is still in prison in America. But for one day, he’s been granted release to say goodbye to Jonno. He might be hoping things feel normal again, but what’s waiting for him will hurt more than he expects.
While Ben sat in a prison cell, everything changed back home. Callum was loyal for a while. But the pain of being apart grew too heavy. He turned to Johnny. Callum feels guilty, but part of him doesn’t want to stop. What he’s feeling is getting stronger. Johnny has become more than a distraction. He’s someone Callum could fall for. And Ben? He’s about to learn the truth at the worst possible time.
Stuart’s Return Raises Big Questions As Tensions Boil Over
Stuart hasn’t been seen since 2022. He left with Rainie and didn’t look back. That was supposed to be a fresh start. But now he’s here again, out of nowhere. Nobody knows why he’s come back now.
Will he try to hold things together? Before leaving, Stuart urged Ben to fight for Callum. Now, he’s the one watching their marriage crumble. He might try to fix things. Or he could say the wrong thing and make it worse.
They’re all coming back for Jonno, but that’s not the whole story. Too much has happened between them. That pain is still there, and no one’s moved on. Some truths might come out, and some things might break for good. This visit could leave scars no one was ready for. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, follow Soap Opera Daily.