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4w ago

Max Bowden to Reprise Ben Mitchell Role on EastEnders After Two-Year Absence

The actor's return, initiated by new boss Ben Wadey, begins with a guest stint later this year, with potential for a full-time comeback.

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Overview

  • Max Bowden, who played Ben Mitchell on EastEnders from 2019 to 2023, is set to return to the show later in 2025 for a short guest stint.
  • The decision to bring Bowden back was made by EastEnders' new boss, Ben Wadey, who reportedly pitched a fresh storyline to the actor.
  • Bowden was axed from the show in December 2023 due to concerns over his party lifestyle, with his character last seen being arrested and imprisoned in America.
  • Wadey met Bowden during the actor's run in the musical Midnight Cowboy to discuss the possibility of a return and offer him a new start.
  • While EastEnders has declined to comment, sources suggest Bowden's future on the show will depend on the success of his upcoming guest appearance.