EastEnders star Max Bowden addresses Ben and Callum's future after recent heartbreak
The following article contains discussion of sexual assault that some readers may find upsetting.
EastEnders spoilers follow.
EastEnders star Max Bowden, who plays Ben Mitchell on the soap, has addressed Ben and Callum's future following their recent heartbreak.
In emotional scenes, Ben recently ended his marriage to Callum after finally opening up to his husband about being raped by Lewis, after months of hiding the secret.
In the episode, Ben told Callum it was over for good, but Bowden isn't so sure. In an interview with Inside Soap, the actor revealed that they will always have feelings for each other.
"I'd like to say there is some hope," he said of a possible reconciliation. "But who knows what is going to happen? Ben and Callum will always have that glint in their eyes for each other."
The soap star also opened up about filming the rape scene and revealed the impact that the scene had on viewers.
"On the day Ben's rape episode aired, one of the charities we worked with said they had a big increase in calls," he said.
"It goes to show the power of soap, and it's amazing that EastEnders can give power to people who have felt so unheard," he added.
Bowden said that he felt a duty to survivors of sexual assault to tell the story accurately.
In recent scenes, Ben's secret was finally revealed to his estranged husband Callum when he decided to file a police report against Lewis.
Ben was taken off guard when Callum entered the interview room and he finally told him the secret he had been hiding for months.
Later on, Ben admitted to Callum that Lewis wasn't the cause of their split, as they'd "fallen apart" long before he arrived on the scene.
EastEnders airs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One, with some episodes airing on BBC Two during summer sporting events. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer.
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If you've been affected by the topics raised in this story, then numerous organisations can offer help and support including SurvivorsUK (0203 598 3898 or help@survivorsuk.org), Survivors Manchester (0808 800 5005 or support@survivorsmanchester.org.uk) and the Male Survivors Partnership (0808 800 5005 or hello@malesurvivor.co.uk). In an emergency, please dial 999.
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