EastEnders fans convinced Ben Mitchell will make a comeback after spotting massive clue

EASTENDERS fans are sure they have seen a hint that Ben Mitchell will be back on the BBC soap. Ben actor Max Bowden was given the boot at the end of 2023 and made a brief comeback last year, but there might be potential for a more permanent return. EastEnders fans are convinced Ben Mitchell will soon make a comeback Credit: BBC It comes after Linda Carter actor Kellie Bright and Johnny Carter star Charlie Suff quit the soap Credit: BBC Fans saw an opening for Ben to return after actors Kellie Bright who plays Linda Carter and Charlie Suff who plays Johnny Carter decided to quit EastEnders. When show fans heard the news of the actors’ departure, they took to Reddit to hypothesise it leaves the door open for Ben’s Walford return. Sign up for the Eastenders newsletter Thank you! “So since it’s confirmed Johnny is leaving with Linda, and well I haven’t heard anything about Callum leaving does this mean we have a chance for Ben to come back?? ” asked one fan. Callum Highway was Ben’s husband on EastEnders but the former cheated on him with Johnny, and now that he’s leaving it means they could rekindle their relationship. Ben actor Max Bowden was axed in 2023 Credit: BBC Other fans weighed in with their thoughts on theory. But made a brief comeback last Credit: BBC “I’d love that. Ben is a great character and it would resurrect Callum’s super boring storylines, and give a new direction for Phil [Mitchell],” replied one person. Another added: “Hopefully Max Bowden (by far the best Ben) comes back.” And another wrote: “Or…. Callum leaves with Johnny!” Most read in TV In December 2023, The Sun on Sunday exclusively revealed how Max had been axed from EastEnders. We revealed it came after the actor – who joined the soap in 2019 – had a showdown with bosses over his “party lifestyle”. Following the news that he would be leaving EastEnders, Max shared an emotional post on Instagram about his exit. He wrote: “Well guys It’s that time! It’s been one hell of a ride! Thanks for taking Ben to your hearts and allowing my version into your lives. “I had an amazing five years at @bbceastenders and learnt a hell of a lot about myself and the craft I love so dearly. “It got me through some very hard personal times and I will be forever grateful!” Comment now