The scenes were not publicised in advance spoilers and came as a surprise to viewers. [96], Kevin O'Sullivan of the Daily Mirror commented on "ballet-loving Ben's obsession with West End musicals, Judy Garland and dancing," and in 2008 suggested that Ben was gay, pre-dating the character's coming out by three years. [75] He made his final appearance on 24 August 2012. He loves the buzz of the West End and once a month takes a trip to see a show. Ben tries to split them up and attempts to kiss Christian. After a five-year absence from the series, Charlie Jones assumed the role of Ben in 2006. However, Ben stays with Abi when she tells him she is pregnant, but when she says she has suffered a miscarriage, Ben seeks comfort from Paul. When Paul was younger and he looked up to his grandfather Les Coker. Grace Dent of The Guardian wrote several negative opinion pieces on the character, and contacted the BBC with a list of suggestions for humorous storylines in which he could be killed off. 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He just wants to go to bed, not think about this wretched holiday, and maybe allow himself to wallow in self pity a little while he's at it. Later, when Paul sees Jenny with Pam at home, he accuses her of being the blackmailer and angrily sends her away. Ian and Phil were later told Ben had died but when they identified the body, they found it was Paul who had died. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Dominic Treadwell-Collins (2015) Oh it's going to be fun and games when Ben turns 16 and finds his inner anger. Paul later meets Ben and realises Ben is gay but is hiding his sexuality. When Phil is later sent to hospital and informed that he will be dead within 12 months unless he has a liver transplant, Ben, alongside Sharon and Jay, refuse to visit him, and Sharon has him change the locks on the house so Phil cannot enter when he is discharged. Ben ignores the smirk he gets in response, and the young girl goes about putting together his order. He returns, having failed to find the man. They make it work, though, Callum wouldnt give up these lips for the world. [99] The culprit was revealed during the series' first live episode Jones was in third place at 7/1 odds to make a mistake during transmission. Louise worries that Ben may be about to get into trouble so asks help from Paul's grandfather, Les Coker (Roger Sloman), who tells Ben not to put his family through what he and Pam are going through, as Ben could be killed too. So why does it feel like a kick in the teeth? She criticised Jones' casting, and opined, "The use of able-bodied actors to play disabled characters is endemic. However, Phil does not believe him and Stacey's cousin Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) tells him that she attacked him to stop him killing Martin, thereby covering for Stacey. Callum's guilt spurs him on to proposing marriage to Whitney. It was confirmed that the truth would come out about Heather Trott's (Cheryl Fergison) murder which would ultimately lead to Ben's departure, but how the truth would be revealed was being closely kept under wraps by EastEnders bosses although they did say it will be the outcome everyone is hoping for. The friendly openness disappears and he looks down into his drink. Ben struggles with his feelings. Ben looks surprised Oh yeah? He added "Callum may not just be someone that Ben can toy with there's something there. Every day he spends with Callum, every moment they have together, he realises theres a way of making this more permanent. It's Christmas Eve, and Ben has had it up to here with the festivities. DCI Jill Marsden (Sophie Stanton), who has been attempting to imprison Phil for over a decade, opens an investigation. Enter The New Albert Square Secret Lads Hangout - Sir's Sexcapades! Ben has the urge to reach out and brush the hair off his forehead, see if there is an attractive bloke under all that but time is not on his side. Ben later admits to Phil that Keanu had nothing to do with the attack and that he framed him because he knows about Phil's will. Romances Paul soon told Ben he wanted a more serious relationship, but Ben declined. Pam leaves Walford again despite Paul's pleas and Paul comforts Les. It all seems like a bit of a fever dream now. This is my story, my idea. He said that the scene demonstrated that "something's clicked there, and something's sparked between them. Your bloody great big bag is in the way. Favorite: Joined 11-17-13, id: 5332604, Profile Updated: 08-19-16: All you need to know is that I'm probably (Eastenders) Ben and Paul's BIGGEST fan! Ben ends his relationship with Paul, leaving Paul heartbroken. [2] In March 2010, Phil's daughter Louise Mitchell (Brittany Papple) comes to stay with the Mitchell family. However, the storyline where Ben was abused by Stella won "Best Storyline" at the 2007 Inside Soap Awards, and was nominated for the "Best Soap Storyline" accolade at the TV Quick and TV Choice Awards. However, Ben and Jay change their minds, agreeing to take revenge and then leave Walford together. After witnessing Ian's grief following his daughter Lucy Beale's (Hetti Bywater) murder (see "Who Killed Lucy Beale? [84], Clay told Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy that the Ben and Callum's affair would create typical EastEnders drama with "a bit of a fallout". 20 Ben secretly witnesses Callum "Halfway" Highway (Tony Clay) attempting to harm himself in the playground. A growing relationship between the t "Was that the winner's kiss?" Paul tries to speak to Ben on numerous occasions, but fails to win Ben's affections over. Ben Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, who has been played by six different actors since his on-screen birth on 21 March 1996.Matthew Silver appeared as an infant Ben between 1996 and 1998, and Morgan Whittle played him as a toddler between 1999 and 2001. "[95] Dent later criticised a string of storylines which saw Ben endangered, from his abuse by Stella, to a car accident in which he almost drowned. "[43] Scott Matthewman of The Stage sympathised with Atkinson's complaint, but defended Jones' casting: "it's hard enough to find good child actors who can cope with a soap opera environment at age 10, let alone ones that fit a character's physical requirement set out the best part of a decade earlier. Kirkwood commented, "For EastEnders viewers, it was never a question of if, but more like when Ben Mitchell was going to come out as gay. Callum Highway Week - Day 1 - "I still think about him.". Please review! Ben is rescued by his uncle, Grant, and Grant's son Mark Fowler (Ned Porteous). Ben bristles again, who is this complete stranger to judge what type of bloke he is. I once went to McDonalds in the West End on a busy theatre night and how busy (and buzzing!) After Ben and his boyfriend Paul suffer a homophobic attack, Ben is sat down by Ian and Phil to hear the news that Paul has passed away. [79] Reid explained that Ben leaves following the deaths of Abi and his boyfriend, Paul Coker (Jonny Labey), and a failed relationship with Luke Browning (Adam Astill). tip: "sherlock (tv)" m/m NOT "sherlock holmes/john watson". Ben reluctantly decides to end his relationship with Luke due to the conflicts of interest between Kathy and Willmott-Brown. Ben is about to give him a piece of his mind when Callum interrupts, seeing the obvious displeasure on his face. In 2021, Simon was released from Prison after serving five years inside for Paul's murder. Ben returned to Walford and told his family that he and Paul went clubbing in Soho. Realistic Short Stories. Take Me Back To The Night We Met by niamhobrien2912. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. Later Paul and Ben met up and shared a kiss and they began casually seeing each other, however Ben was in a relationship with Abi Branning. Callum started to cry as he realized that he was still in a lot of pain after what had happened and he felt like he had let Ben down because of the construction work that needed to be done on the houses. As he stood just inside the grounds of his new life, watching his Dad walk back to his car, without so much as a glance back in his direction, he felt a weight being gradually lifted off his shoulders, and as he disappeared out of sight completely, Ben felt lighter than he had in years. [56], The story provoked an instant positive reaction from media and viewer interest. [58] Phil and Kathy's marriage collapsed by the end of the year;[59] jealous of having to share his wife's attention with Ben, Phil became an alcoholic, and at one point snatched Ben and abandoned him beside a fire. Or - Callum is in love with his best friend Ben and has watched hopelessly as Ben goes out on random hookups or pulls some bloke on nights out, being too stupid to realise that his Mr Right may have been standing right next to him. Hes now excited by the prospect of settling down, of having that married life with Callum. [42] While Ben is partially deaf, Jones is a hearing actor. Callum's flat was previously occupied by Ben's dead boyfriend Paul. Eventually Ben spots an empty seat, just his luck, it is opposite Hot Chocolate boy, who is now taking the smallest sips possible from his large drink. Ben scoffs again but no glare this time, Callum counts out his 5p and 10p coins, taking far too long for Bens liking. Ben's return was announced in May 2014 with actor Harry Reid in the role; Ben returned on 22 September 2014. Worried she will discover the truth, Ben convinces Phil to break-up with Shirley and she is thrown out of their home, while Jay is so traumatised by Heather's murder that he moves out of the Mitchells'. (Missing scene from 20/07/21 after Ben decides not to exact revenge on Simon). [37] Phil plans to flee the country before arrest, but is stalled by Ben, who reveals himself as his father's stalker. This is what would happen if Ben Mitchell and callum highway had instagram accounts They get matching tattoos and go for a night out, while Pam is forced to put off telling Paul the truth about Jenny. Ben meets Johnny Carter (Sam Strike) and is attracted to him, but when Johnny makes a move Ben reacts badly and says he is not gay and that his interest in men was a phase. The first Keegan or hunter story on SMUT WARNNG After Pam asks Paul to leave the house for a day so she can sort out her marriage troubles, he returns early and is shocked to find Les dressed in women's clothes. However, he returns not too long after. Relationships/Known relatives [20][21] In July 2010, Phil indeed blames Peggy for Ben's sentencing. Callum becomes violent and punches Ben when he continues to mock his sexuality. He refuses to stay with them, and later tells Les he knows about his affair, but Pam convinces him to stay. Not Pauls bedroom. 53A Turpin Road I just wanted to tell you that the last bit of the story is a kind of flashback of what happened yesterday when Abi caught Ben and Paul together and this chapter will begin with a flashback. [50] Allison Maund of Inside Soap observed upon Ben's re-introduction that he bore "very little resemblance to the naive young boy he was before being sent down. Ben does dispose of the wrench but further blackmails Martin with footage of him stealing a car. After Ben talks to Halfway about the incident, Halfway then purchases a van from Ben as a gift to his girlfriend Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty), although he is later pulled over by the police, who inform him that the van is stolen. [39] Ben's brother Ian eventually discovers Ben lied to DCI Marsden and informs the police. Its not easy, kissing, when its so cold you cant feel your own lips, and the sudden snow-flurry makes it so Callum has to fight to keep Ben close enough, both hands gripping either side of his face. Ben eventually confesses to Abi that he's still attracted to men but, desperate to keep him, Abi decides to stay with him, saying their relationship is about more than sex. However, Luke later apologises. Dent hypothesised that the EastEnders scriptwriters "cheer themselves by conjuring up fresh ways to dispense with [Ben]" and said she had contacted the BBC with her own suggestions for creative deaths that might befall him. Ben and Callum. On 14 May 2014, Digital Spy revealed Ben would be returning, with another recast later in the year. McFadden described him as unable "to look after himself" when Ben was on the verge of being sent to a young offenders' institute. Research Now Ben is back in town and dating Callums only friend. The worst part about it is that Ben knows hes pulling away. Ben returns to Walford, severely injured, and tells his family that he and Paul went clubbing in Soho and on leaving, four men confronted them and they ran, getting split up in the process and accidentally taking each other's jackets. Former; regular Paul secures the job after Lola leaves, while Vincent discovers evidence of the affair. Ben's departure and Reid's final episodes in the role is originally broadcast on 12 January 2018. She interviews Ben regarding Stella's death in 2007. When Stuart Highway double-crosses Phil Mitchell, landing Jay Brown in prison and placing his own brother in the crossfire, revenge is the only option left as the Mitchell patriarch enlists Ben to clean up the mess. Please consider turning it on! Albert|Albert (II)|Baby|Bella|Betty| When Phil and Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) end up in some trouble in Spain, Phil forges Ben's signature, causing Kathy to call Ben to come home, Ben (now played by Max Bowden) returns with Lola and their daughter, Lexi, and after seeing the trouble Phil is in, he agrees to help him. Realistic Short Stories. But their "electric" kiss scene sent "fans wild". Portrayed by EastEnders usually airs Mondays at 8.05pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.35pm and Fridays at 8.30pm on BBC One. After their first time, Callum gets a bit emotional, and Ben panics. 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