Ben Mitchell Highlights! | EastEnders

there isn't enough representation of men's mental health struggles on tv so it was great to see a popular character like ben navigating his issues in recent years. despite everything he went through, ben never gave up. however, i really disliked the parental responsibility/adoption storyline. The optics were awful—ben had a supportive husband, and his bulimia shouldn't have been used as a plot device to portray him as an unfit father. this storyline reeked of ableism and homophobia, diminishing his marriage to callum. callum also deserved to get parental responsibility after taking on a parenting role for years. nevertheless, max bowden nailed the role of ben, making the character his own and making ben impossible to recast. no other portrayal even comes close so when ben returns, it has to be max so ballum can get the happy ending they so deserve.

Come back max

Max Bowden is the best ben no doubt

I think each actor brought something unique to the character Ben, that have made Ben whether you love him or hate him one of the most original male characters in soap history but Max Bowden"s portrayal of Ben will always be my favourite .

Max Bowden was by far the best Ben and is irreplaceable. His talent and dedication to the role were truly impressive. Ben isn’t an easy character to play, being riddled with trauma and not always likeable, but Max portrayed him brilliantly, showing how a traumatic upbringing can impact a person into adulthood. His storylines, especially around mental health and bulimia (which was sadly missing from this video for the most part), resonated with many. There's a reason his character and the Ballum pairing became so popular when he took on the role ❤️

where’s the ben and paul clips just the aftermath of his death

Ballum were the best thing about eastenders. Max and Tony were brilliant together! I miss them 😢

Max Bowden was phenomenal as Ben. Hope he’s returns one day

Camp Ben is the goat! You all know it!!!!!

The regenerations of Ben Mitchell......Just waiting for the new incarnation to happen

Harry Reid and max bowden are me fave Ben Mitchell's in EastEnders.

Harry and max are my favourite too

2026❤

It was always left open-ended as to whether Stella jumped or was pushed by Phil. I wonder if they will ever resolve that?

I might toss myself into the street if Max Bowden doesn’t return as Ben. I miss his Ben so, so much. The show isn’t the same even though I do love many other characters - especially Callum & Denise … but I miss Ben SO SO MUCH. 😢

ETA: obviously I’m being ridiculous about tossing myself into the street lmao. But point still stands

This was 20 minutes of the first three Bens and an hour of Max Ben 🙃

Harry Reid and max bowden are me fave actors who portrayed the character of Ben Mitchell beautifully 🔥👏🏻👌🏻✊🏻massive respect to them both.

Max Bowden the way he was talking talking to that bloke who was stalking Lola he reminded me of Patrick Bateman in American Psycho

They axe Max and hold on to the rif raf. Storyline is so crap and acting so pathetic you would see better in a nativity play..........

Max bowden as ben mitchell reminds me of randy orton in 2009

If Stella tried abusing Ben today she would regret it.

Bring back Harry Reid !

Max was a nightmare on set, you don’t upset the big ones. He had to go.

Joshua Pascoe was by far my favourite Ben!

Ben Mitchell highlights EastEnders

Obviously the last Ben (Max) was the best Ben acting wise BUT first Ben (Charlie) was my fave due to nostalgic reasons. Those were peak days of EE & Mitchells for me

Feels like Ben Mitchell's regenerated more times than the doctor

Bring Max Bowden back - the show needs him!

Is that why he gets arrested he tried to get Lola treated in America

Oh! What about when Ben hit Jordan with a spanner even though we don't actually see it? "YOU NEED SLAPPIN' DOWN!!"

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Imo one of the most intriguing and best written characters in SOAP’s

Yes I agree too Max was the best!! 😊