EastEnders fans are in for a shock. Max Bowden has opened up about his surprise return as Ben Mitchell. Nobody expected him to walk back into Walford, not even the actor himself. His short comeback ties in with Callum Highway’s heartbreaking new chapter, and the emotions are already running high. What does this mean for Ballum, especially with Johnny Carter standing in the middle? Keep scrolling to know more.
Ben Mitchell Returns For Callum’s Heartbreaking Story
Max Bowden recently revealed that he was completely shocked when EastEnders invited him back to the soap. He was not a part of the soap for nearly 18 months. He never expected that he would be called to reprise Ben’s character again. However, he says that this was the correct time to bring him back. As we all know, Callum’s father, Jonno, has died, and the show needed Ben to return for Callum. Max didn’t hesitate to return to Ben’s shoes again.
He will be returning for Callum’s dad, Jonno’s, funeral. It is a very tough time for Callum and the entire Highway family. Ben’s return has been a mix of emotions. Some people are excited to see him back in Albert Square. However, some are upset because his comeback means problems in Callum and Johnny’s relationship, too. Even Calllum and Ben’s relationship was under pressure for a long time.
Max made a short return to the show. He said it was a mix of strange and comforting. Though his time away seemed long, the visit went by in a flash. Seeing Ben on screen again will show viewers how much he matters in Callum’s life, even when things aren’t easy.
EastEnders: Trouble Ahead For Ballum As Johnny Carter Steps In
Fans want to know what will happen between Ben and Callum now. They are meeting after a long time. And now Johnny is also an important part of Callum’s life. We all saw that Callum has grown close to him. He cheated on Ben with Johnny. Some fans understand the reason behind Callum’s actions. They feel he might be lonely, which led him to these directions. However, others still did not understand the reason behind his betrayal.
When Max was asked about it, he said he respects the writing. He also said that the story actually makes sense, as Callum feels isolated. He was also asked if Ben would ever forgive Callum for his betrayal. To this, Max replied that Ben may not immediately forgive him, but the layers of the story are worth watching.
Max is currently busy with other projects. He is on a tour with Murder at Midnight. It is a dark comedy play alongside Susie Blake, Katie McGlynn and Jason Durr. Max says that his comeback on the BBC soap could be for a short period. However, he would never say no to a full-time return as Ben. Fans are curious if Ben and Callum will reunite at the funeral. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.