News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services.The actor, 24, who has also appeared in Casualty and Doctors, will begin filming on the BBC1 soap this week.EASTENDERS favourite Ben Mitchell is returning to the soap after being written out just over a year ago – with a SIXTH actor now taking on the role.The character was first introduced in 1996 and was last played by Harry Reid, but.He will reappear in Walford alongside fellow returning character Lola, played by Danielle Harold, and their daughter Lexi.“It’ll take viewers a bit of time to get used to another face playing him, but they’ve had plenty of practice over the years when it comes to his character.”.Max said: “I’m so excited to be joining the cast of EastEnders and taking on the role of Ben Mitchell.“ I’ve always been a fan of the show so to be joining one of the most iconic families in soap is beyond exciting. On 18 July 2014, it was announced that Reid had been cast in the role of Ben Mitchell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Our.explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. The two actors have now gone for drinks together on a night out with mutual friend Jamie Borthwick, who plays Ben Mitchell's best mate Jay in the soap. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Mitchell may perhaps be the best player in that group, though. ",When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.

Charlie Jones (born 23 June 1996) is a young English actor best known for the role of Ben Mitchell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Ben Mitchell is making a return to Walford on Monday night – with actor Max Bowden stepping into the role as he becomes the latest person to play Phil’s son. "It'd be nice to see much more of that relationship blossom as well as Lola in the family too. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Viewers will already have seen Ben Mitchell (played by Max Bowden), who went deaf in one ear during childhood, lose the hearing in his other ear after a dramatic boat crash. I can’t wait to get started and see what’s in store for Ben.”.The most well-known portrayal of the youngster was by Charlie Jones who joined the soap when Ben was around ten after mum Kathy Beale was killed in a car crash.He was later replaced by Joshua Pascoe, who was nominated for soap villain of the year after storylines including the kidnapping of shopkeeper Patrick Trueman, attack of Glenda Mitchell and the murder of Heather Trott before being written out in 2012.Show boss Kate Oates, who joined the BBC show after working on rival soap Coronation Street for two years, added: “A character like Ben, with his rich history, ‘complicated’ family and complex psychology, is pure gold.“With Max in the role, we will be exploring the aspects of Ben’s character that have been allowed to develop during his time away from the Square: unfettered by old loyalties, and out of the long shadow of his father, Phil.”,Joe Swash surprises Stacey Solomon with epic £50,000 campervan for the family,EastEnders fans reveal clue showing how Chantelle would die 9 months ago,Pubs & restaurants could shut completely within days in two-week lockdown,6 months of on-off lockdown as Boris to declare 'circuit breaker' in days,Amanda Holden and Jenni Falconer turn up to work in the exact same dress,©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. ".As the gay couple's relationship is set to be explored in the new Stacey Dooley-fronted behind-the-scenes show, Max said the break up episode and the kissing episode were his proudest Ballum scenes.He said his favourite LGBT+ characters on the soap in the past were Christian Clarke and Syed Masood, adding: "John Partridge did a great job as Christian, it was a beautiful telling of that community.Opening up on the Pride episode with Ben and Callum, Max said it was a "joy to work on".He gushed: "It was brilliant! Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. He became the fifth actor to portray the character, replacing Joshua Pascoe. Image caption Ben Mitchell last appeared in January 2018 before fleeing the country, but will return later this year played by Max Bowden "It's quite extreme," says TV … https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/eastenders-ben-mitchell-actor-calls-22340763 ",He also predicted how Ben would be coping during the lockdown, quipping: "I think he's going mad! "It was a first for the show - the major celebration of Pride hadn't been done before and they put so much time and effort into making it fabulous and colourful. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click,Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed,Max Bowden, the former Waterloo Road star, is to play Ben Mitchell in EastEnders,The five previous Ben Mitchells: Matthew Silver (1996–1998), Morgan Whittle (1999–2001), Charlie Jones (2006–2010), Joshua Pascoe (2010–2012) and Harry Reid (2014–2018),The last actor to play the son of Phil Mitchell was Harry Reid, here with soap stalwart Steve McFadden,Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) with soap best pal Ben Mitchell (Harry Reid) who was written out over a year ago,Ben Mitchell discovers that someone has stolen his heist money at customs on EastEnders,Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO).