Jay later tells Abi, but then lies and says he made it up when he sees how upset she is. About the only good thing to happen to him lately is that he's got new specs. After the wedding, Shirley shoots Phil whilst struggling with Sharon. Ben is jealous of Jay initially but does develop a 'brotherly' relationship with him. +9 more # 17. Ben is born to Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and his then wife Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) in March 1996. What Links Here Father Ben returns with his daughter, Lexi Pearce, and her mother, Ben's cousin Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold). She stated that his numerous pitfalls were becoming "a touch daft" and likened Ben to the often-killed South Park character Kenny McCormick. Pam promises to be Paul's model, but, in an attempt to get him to work for Les and his funeral parlour, she gets him to perform the hairdressing on a corpse. Callum Highway Week - Day 1 - "I still think about him.". He had a heart attack as a result. [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. He doesnt even fancy him, he has the most tragic haircut known to man, pretty much a bowl cut with that damn beanie plonked on top. Denise Fox (Diane Parish) digs them up in Patrick Trueman's (Rudolph Walker) allotment and takes them to Ian, who calls the police before Ben convinces him that he found them on Good Friday in a bag in the Square and had no part in Lucy's murder. The first Keegan or hunter story on SMUT WARNNG Abi told Ben she suffered a miscarriage but Ben later found out she was never pregnant and they broke up. Ben scoffs again but no glare this time, Callum counts out his 5p and 10p coins, taking far too long for Bens liking. [83] The show soon aired the pair's first kiss after Callum admits to Ben that he is lonely. Ben is angry with Phil for making him feel second best to Phil and Sharon's other children. [12] He later locks Louise in a summerhouse for a day in May 2010, then pretends to find her to earn approval from his father. McFadden described him as unable "to look after himself" when Ben was on the verge of being sent to a young offenders' institute. NOTE: Please do not add content from the BBC iPlayer's early episodes until it has been aired on television, as it is intrusive to our readers who may not have seen the episode on iPlayer. Ben has been having nightmares since the attack. 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. BBC Its my Army kit bag, Im on leave. He knows hes hurting Callum in the process, knows hes helping to make them both feel bad, but he cant seem to work out a way around it. Ben grows frustrated with Abi's controlling behaviour, and she is suspicious, so Ben has sex with her to allay her fears. However, Ben is later seen looking at a gay contacts app on his smartphone. They keep your head warm.". Ben looks surprised Oh yeah? He explains that he and Paul were cornered by four large men and chased after coming out of a night club, and were separated when running away. Ben was officially a university student; hed returned from prison determined to move away from his childhood home, and create a new start for himself. Paul later tells Ben that he loves him and says Ben must decide who really wants and accept who he really is. Occupation Other known relatives Paul was played by Jonny Labey. 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. 4. ", Jane Simon of the Daily Mirror on Ben's bad luck. Ben and Callum Hairdresser Assistant undertaker Market trader All soap characters face their own trials and tribulations in order to create drama, however EastEnders viewers will know that this is a story about Phil Mitchell who, while struggling with his own relationship with his son, will do anything to protect him."[98]. Pascoe quit the role in 2012 and Ben departed on 24 August 2012. Ben feels there is nowhere else to turn after being raped by Lewis. "[61], In 2007, Ben was part of a storyline in which he, his father, Ian and Peter Beale (Thomas Law) were involved in a car accident, when the Range Rover they were travelling in crashed into a lake. Pam urges Les to end the affair or their marriage is over. Paul is in direct competition with Lola for a permanent role when Dean says he will decide based on a cut-and-colour. Callum becomes violent and punches Ben when he continues to mock his sexuality. They make it work, though, Callum wouldnt give up these lips for the world. Ben and Callum both live on Albert Square. Ben ignores the smirk he gets in response, and the young girl goes about putting together his order. Whats your name?. Grandmothers Make-up sex. Paul collects Pam from her sister's house and finds Claudette and Les together back at home. Date of Birth 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. In 2010, William Hill named him the 11/4 favourite to be found responsible for the whodunnit murder of Archie Mitchell. I haven't wrote anything for a long time, haven't really got any better but thought I would give it a go again! Even in the dark, he can see the flush of Bens cheeks, can feel it, how much warmth is radiating from him. Phil catches Ben and Paul half-naked together at the car lot, and angrily tells Ben to leave as he broke his trust, both in hiding his homosexuality and being loyal to Abi. Callum and Ben are married, they come back from their honeymoon. Ian and Phil are later told Ben has died, but when identifying the body, it is Paul who is dead. Phil cannot get hold of him, although Jay has seen Ben twice since his release. Ben just shrugs and the guy turns back around and waits for his drink. Ben takes a bite of his Burger and replies Drink your Hot Chocolate Callum, it will get cold., Alarmed, Callum replies How do you know my name!, Your little girlfriend there Ben says as he gestures towards the counter she said it as she swooned over you, Callum turns red to the tips of his ears Dont be daft, she was just being friendly, Id say!. When Ben meets Willmott-Brown in his office, he confronts him over his actions towards Kathy with a crowbar. [30][31] Ben develops feelings for Christian Clarke (John Partridge), who is also gay but engaged to his boyfriend Syed Masood (Marc Elliott). Paul was murdered in July 2016, aged just 20, after falling victim to a homophobic attack carried out by Simon Atmore and his friends while Paul is on a night out with his boyfriend, Ben Mitchell. [100] After Jones' departure was announced, despite confirmation that the role would be recast, Ben became the favourite to be the next character killed off. Realising that Ben is a risk to the project being exposed, Luke ends their relationship. This is my story, my idea. Im sure there are plenty of McDonalds nearer to home?, Yeah, but I like the West End, all these people dressed up for a night out, its a nice atmosphere, I like being around people after being out there you know?. Army man, nice, love a good uniform me!, Callum looks confused by the comment but brushes it off, shakes his head and continues Im staying with Stu, my brother, A little smile emerges from the corner of Callums mouth, as if someone paying attention to him was a rare treat He has a flat near my Dad in Canning Town, I stay there when on leave, Youre bit far from Canning Town, Callum? The watching musicals type?. [32][33] Phil goes into a violent rampage, hitting Christian with a baseball bat, which prompts Ben to admit the truth. When Les is discharged from hospital, he and Pam decide to retire and move away, worried that Les's secret will be exposed, so Paul and Ben decide they should take over the running of the funeral parlour. He cant look away. At first glance none seem available, the West End on the last Friday of the month is always busy but Ben wouldnt have it any other way. Ben continues to feel angst towards Phil for rejecting him. [76], On 2 October 2017, it was announced that Ben would be written out of the soap again as part of an "explosive storyline". Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. However I wanted to offer a different perspective. Ben walked Callum home and it was a comfortable silence and they were both thinking about what had happened to them and where they had come. Ben thinks she must really want to get into this Callum guys pants if she is risking her job giving him freebies. To give himself more time, Ben books tickets for Abi to visit a friend on holiday, and then tells Paul he loves him back. First broadcasted in 1985, EastEnders continues to be one of the UK's most watched programmes as well as the nation's favourite soap. He pleads with Ben to dispose of the wrench Stacey used to attack Phil, so that she and his kids can return home. Nine year old Ben and five year old Sophie live at their brothers house with his wife, Jane, and children, Lucy, Peter and Bobby for a short while. [68][97] The Guardian's Lisa O'Connell welcomed the eventual decision to have Ben come out, and called the plot "a perfect foundation for years of dramatic conflict", which would "no doubt test the filial relationship to the limits. Take Me Back To The Night We Met by niamhobrien2912. He refuses to stay with them, and later tells Les he knows about his affair, but Pam convinces him to stay. Duration Some mature language and scenes included :) [63][64], EastEnders scriptwriters worked closely with the NSPCC on the storyline which saw Ben abused by his soon-to-be stepmother, Stella Crawford (Sophie Thompson). Beaten to death in a homophobic attack instigated by Simon Atmore and his group Paul comforts Les, causing him to lose his job at Blades, and tries to contact Pam, asking her to come back to Walford. Hell deal with the wrath of his family tomorrow, but tonight, he just wants to forget. Ben later confessed to Johnny Carter that he and Paul were victims of homophobic name-calling and despite Paul insisting they ignore them, Ben confronted them and blamed himself for the attack. Shirley is furious and nearly drowns Ben, but Phil intervenes and convinces Shirley to talk to Ben about why he killed Heather. 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. Ben gives it another minute and with nothing further from Callum begins So, whats with the great big rucksack, running away to the circus or something?. Ben is sentenced to four years imprisonment and discovers he is Lexi's father after a visit from Lola. The worst part about it is that Ben knows hes pulling away. Read more: EastEnders: Gray will kill his boss Laura, say fans. It all seems like a bit of a fever dream now. If you accept cookies from our site and you choose "Proceed", you will not be asked again during this session (that is, until you close your browser). The friendly openness disappears and he looks down into his drink. Last Appearance Paul sees his grandfather Les Coker with Claudette Hubbard, the woman with whom Paul believes Les is having an affair. Paul tries to speak to Ben on numerous occasions, but fails to win Ben's affections over. And the fact she doesn't understand unconditional love, the fact she's never experienced it, goes a long way in explaining why she's treating Ben the way she is. Ben and Callum. After a fight with Jay, they make amends. After witnessing Ian's grief following his daughter Lucy Beale's (Hetti Bywater) murder (see "Who Killed Lucy Beale? [38] Phil is charged with Stella's murder and when the Mitchell family discover Ben's involvement in his father's arrest, they disown him. Phil tells Ben that Paul has died, leading to him breaking down, while Shirley Carter tells Pam and Les. Ian lies to the police and protects Ben. 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. [81] He described the kiss as a "moment of ecstasy" and Callum felt "wonderful" with Ben. He thinks back to a couple of weeks ago, a month. [74] In May 2012, it was announced that Pascoe had decided to leave the role. "[94] Continuing this theme, Dent questioned "how far are they going to push this little boy?". 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. Luke lashes out at Ben and physically threatens him. Credits Callum frowns at the unfriendly tone and shakes his head in confusion. benmitchell. In 2010, the character was recast with Joshua Pascoe in the role, who made his first appearance on 13 December 2010. Just got back and stopped here on the way home. However, Luke later apologises. 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. In the wake of this, Phil tries to accept Ben's homosexuality. 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