EastEnders' Ben Mitchell star Max Bowden leaves soap after 4 years

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EastEnders' fans reckon that Max Branning, played by actor Jake Wood, is on his way back to the soap. The theory emerged as Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa), Max's eldest daughter, stumbled upon a critical clue. In an episode aired on Monday, 8th January, Lauren was thrilled to be reunited with her son Louie after being falsely accused of smuggling drugs.

The Mitchells gather to say their goodbyes at a family funeral, and later, an unexpected revelation shakes one married couple to their core in EastEnders spoilers.The Mitchells gather from far and wide to pay their respects at Aunt Sal’s funeral - and they are shocked when Aunt Sal’s husband, Harold Martin (David Sterne) makes a rare appearance. Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) gives Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) and Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) their marching orders to attend, but Phil isn’t convinced by Sam’s sudden interest in family. Harold moves the congregation, including Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), to tears with his eulogy for Aunt Sal.

Max Bowden has been hit with a warning as he prepares to leave his role on BBC's EastEnders later this year.

EastEnders legend Max Bowden has been given a stern warning amid claims he was 'axed' from the show, despite fan upset about his shock exit. Last week it was revealed that the actor, who has played character Ben Mitchell in the soap for five years, will be waving goodbye to Albert Square as the BBC confirmed his departure.

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EastEnders star Max Bowden, who plays Ben Mitchell, has had quite the love life off-screen with links to a co-star and Love Island contestant. Max, 28, has played the role of Ben on EastEnders since 2019 but will soon be waving goodbye to Albert Square as BBC confirmed his departure. His final scenes are thought to air in the coming weeks with his departure this year reportedly leaving the show's bosses unsure whether to keep the character of Ben Mitchell in the soap at all.

Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa) made a dramatic return to Albert Square, alongside her son Louie Beale, with fans quick to notice that the youngster has been recast. Last year Louie appeared as part of Cindy Beale's (Michelle Collins) return, as it emerged that she was living in France with husband Ian (Adam Woodyatt) and son Peter (Thomas Law), who is Louie's father. In this storyline, the eight year old was played by Freddie Harrington, but now Jake McNally is in the role.

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EastEnders star Max Bowden has spoken out after news of his emotional exit from the BBC soap following four years playing fan favourite Ben Mitchell.

EastEnders writer Daran Little has responded to fans upset about Max Bowden's character Ben Mitchell's shocking exit. It was confirmed by the BBC that actor Max, who has played the role of Ben since 2019, will be leaving EastEnders next year. His last scenes are expected to air in the next few weeks with his departure reportedly leaving the show's bosses unsure whether to keep the character of Ben Mitchell in the soap at all.

EastEnders star Max Bowden is set to make an emotional exit from the BBC soap after playing fan favourite Ben Mitchell for four years.