EastEnders left everyone shocked. The revelation of Callum Highway’s affair with Johnny Carter hit Walford like an earthquake. The whole family looked devastated. Keep scrolling to learn more.
EastEnders Bombshell: Callum’s Betrayal Sparks Custody Battle
Callum’s secret affair enraged his father-in-law Phil Mitchell. Now Phil is fighting hard for custody of his granddaughter, Lexi Pearce. Lexi has been living with Callum and Jay Brown for over a year.
Callum was allowed to leave their disastrous marriage by Ben Mitchell. But stayed and later cheated on him. Ben is serving six years in jail for fraud in America.
Fans are gutted by what Callum did and that he just doesn’t seem to give a damn. Loads of people had been rooting for “Ballum” since 2019, so most folk figured Callum would be different, that he’d stay true.
Where Does Callum Go From Here?
Callum is blaming Ben’s cheating on his mental health. But honestly, fans aren’t buying it. He looks so lonely, maybe worried sick about handling Lexi, even though the show hasn’t even touched on that. With Phil now fighting for Lexi and talk of Ben coming back, who even knows what’s next? Can Callum and Ben’s love even make it through this mess? If the show wants fans back, it needs to go way deeper into their story.
Many viewers want Walford to do more than just throw in shockers. They’re hoping the show will get into why Callum and Johnny are doing what they’re doing. How will the writers balance all this drama with real character growth? That’s anyone’s guess. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, follow Soap Opera Daily.
