Paul's attempts to reconcile them fail. Phil's stepped up, Ben's backed down. Everything is going so well for them. He flirted with Ben and later discovered hes gay, but was hiding his sexuality at the time. Enter The New Albert Square Secret Lads Hangout - Sir's Sexcapades! To see a man like Phil learn to deal with, and ultimately accept, his gay son, is a valid story for a drama like EastEnders to embark on. [79] The actor believed that Ben had made the correct choice about leaving, but admitted his method was not ideal. Ben later says a farewell to Jay, who leaves Walford shortly after Paul's funeral and Jay says that they will always be brothers. Claudette visits Paul at work and tells him he is mistaken. 3. But he highly doubts it, as Ben only sees Callum as his bestest friend and would not look at him twice. ", "Big Brother's 'freak show' has produced the first warts-and-all disabled person on TV when will the soaps follow? Last Appearance 7. When Paul was younger and he looked up to his grandfather Les Coker. Mim Ben and Abi decide to find their own home after realising they can no longer stay with Phil after Sharon leaves him. Pauls dead. 2015-2016 "[56] Bowden also believed that Callum never really found "common ground" with another character until he met Ben. Duration He cant look away. Hairdresser Assistant undertaker Market trader But their "electric" kiss scene sent "fans wild". [60] For many years afterwards, Ben and Phil had a long-distance relationship. "[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. Ben cant tell if the bloke is worth that, he only got a quick glance when being glared at and his head is covered by a god awful beanie hat that has seen better days so Ben will have to reserve judgement. A man, training to join the police. [54] Harry Reid's casting as Ben was announced on 18 July. [89], Ben as played by Jones received generally negative reviews from critics. The letter is read by Louise (now played by Tilly Keeper), who has returned, and to keep her from showing it to Ben, Abi allows her to use Phil's credit card. He reported that Heather would die when Ben hits her with a picture frame, causing her to fall back and hit her head on a kitchen counter. At the 100th anniversary party of the Cokers' funeral director business, Paul sees Les with Claudette, despite Les telling Claudette not to go. Entertainment Daily has a dedicatedEastEnders spoilerssection for you to get your fix before the latest episodes air. 4. He then seduces Abi and takes her top off, but then drags her into the main bar of the pub, revealing via a karaoke microphone that she invented the pregnancy. That's what all the headlines said and that's what Ben Mitchell had been made to think from a very young age. [32][33] Phil goes into a violent rampage, hitting Christian with a baseball bat, which prompts Ben to admit the truth. When Pam and Les discover Paul and Ben have reunited, Pam upsets Paul by refusing to give them time alone, and she tells Les that Ben does not deserve a second chance with Paul. My grandad was in the war you know? . Callum is given a chance to change his and Ben's life he could save Paul and live a lie or keep going, Takes place after Ben has a breakdown after Simons release. Ben feels there is nowhere else to turn after being raped by Lewis. 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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. Not that its any of your business, my little girl is collecting the toys, got it for her didnt I?, Callum looks around in confusion as if he was expecting a little girl to pop up from nowhere, Ben shakes his head and continues Shes not here obviously, will take it back for her after the show, You a bouncer or something? Callum frowns and corrects himself sorry, Doorman or whatever they are called at the theatre?, You look like a bouncer, sorry doorman or something. Walford has a new family in town.. Lottie Conder, her mum Harriet, dad Jason and twin little sisters Amelia and Victoria. If you proceed you have agreed that you are willing to see such content. At Pam's birthday party, Paul tells Les he discovered the affair with Claudette before he left for Turkey and tells Les to end the affair or he will tell Pam about it. The worst part about it is that Ben knows hes pulling away. Paul soon told Ben he wanted a more serious relationship, but Ben declined. Ben's storylines include: a feud between the show's Mitchell and Beale families for his custody; developing a love of dance and the arts, which is a source of tension between him and his father, Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden); being physically and mentally abused by Phil's girlfriend Stella Crawford (Sophie Thompson); struggling to come to terms with his homosexuality and then attempting to hide it before coming out; being imprisoned for manslaughter after unintentionally killing Heather Trott (Cheryl Fergison); having a daughter, Lexi Pearce, with Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold), finding out his mother Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) is still alive after faking her own death, relationships with Paul Coker (Jonny Labey) and the closeted Callum "Halfway" Highway (Tony Clay), coming to terms with Paul's death in a homophobic attack, being shot by Hunter Owen (Charlie Winter), blackmailing Martin Fowler (James Bye), losing his hearing after sustaining an injury during the boat crash and going into crime with Danny Hardcastle (Paul Usher). Metro's Lindsay branded them "soap's most exciting couple in years." 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. Everything is so still and suffocating and so much, but Callum doesnt want to let go. Callum can see Ben looking at his watch and figures Ben needs to leave so says I come here every Friday when on leave, so if you come here a lot, I might bump into you again maybe? Ben looks surprised so Callum continues Was nice talking to ya, even though I thought you were a prat when you sat down, Charming Ben replies but with a smile I only make it to a show once a month, last Friday usually, how long you back for?, Callum frowns like it is a hard question but eventually answers Six weeks, extended leave aint it, Ben nods So Callum, might see you next time then?, Callum smiles like he is actually pleased. The scenes cost 1million to produce and were filmed in Surrey over four days, partly in a specially designed stunt tank. However, he later witnesses Stacey Fowler (Lacey Turner) attack Phil with a wrench, to stop the latter from killing her husband Martin Fowler (James Bye). [26][27] Phil observes and misinterprets their altercation, believing Patrick is assaulting Ben. [79] Reid was pleased with his exit storyline and told Kilkelly (Digital Spy) that he would miss portraying "a very layered character".[79]. au. [56], The story provoked an instant positive reaction from media and viewer interest. Ben becomes ill and is rushed to hospital, where he is diagnosed with meningitis and he is left partially deaf in one ear. Hes now excited by the prospect of settling down, of having that married life with Callum. Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| [5][6] She abuses Ben physically and psychologically, from burning him with a hot spoon, also attempting to spoil his friendship with Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald) when she discovers this, to threatening to kill Phil if Ben tells anyone about her actions. Scriptwriter Christopher Reason said that Ben's storyline would be a long-running one, which would see him "learn wrath" from his father. Ben signs the paperwork for The Arches when Phil decides to hand it over to him and Sharon is left stunned when he decides to give Jay the car lot land. In 2001, Kathy marries a man named Gavin Sullivan (then an unseen character; later played by Paul Nicholas). But, when a hookup with a tall, dark stranger leads to Ben not being able to get him out of his head he finds himself in way deeper than he imagined. Ben thinks it is a bit of a waste coming to McDonalds just for a drink and cant help but scoff, not too subtly obviously, considering the bloke who just ordered it turns around and glares at him. Phil tricks Ben and does not get a gun, so Ben goes missing. Ben is shot in the siege, but is revived by Sonia Jackson (Natalie Cassidy). Paul does not know who she is, and when they talk about family, Jenny is surprised to discover that Pam has told Paul that his mother was never interested in him and that his father is dead. hide bio. He confronts Heather in fear and desperation, and hits her over the head with a metal picture frame, killing her. 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. Paul and Ben went on a night out in Soho together. Using the man's car registration number, he gets an address and demands a gun from Phil to seek revenge. When Les realises Paul is upset, Paul tells his reunited grandparents that he is in love with Ben but cannot have him. Ian and Phil were later told Ben had died but when they identified the body, they found it was Paul who had died. The story of Phil Mitchell and Shirley Carter's only Daughter. Ben is rescued by his uncle, Grant, and Grant's son Mark Fowler (Ned Porteous). Thought it was about time I actually wrote it. 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