BBC EastEnders' Ben Mitchell star Max Bowden speaks out after soap axe

2024 is set to be a tough year for Albert Square and its residents, thanks to three Walford legends bidding their farewells. One of the actors saying his final goodbyes to EastEnders after years of service is - ironically - James Bye, who has played the role of Martin Fowler since 2014.

EastEnders fans were left incredibly disappointed as their favourite BBC soap was unfortunately pulled from today's schedule, 16 January. BBC bosses chose to remove the serial drama from its usual slot as a result of scheduling conflicts.

The Mitchells gather to say their goodbyes at a family funeral, and later, an unexpected revelation shakes one married couple to their core in EastEnders spoilers.The Mitchells gather from far and wide to pay their respects at Aunt Sal’s funeral - and they are shocked when Aunt Sal’s husband, Harold Martin (David Sterne) makes a rare appearance. Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) gives Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) and Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) their marching orders to attend, but Phil isn’t convinced by Sam’s sudden interest in family. Harold moves the congregation, including Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), to tears with his eulogy for Aunt Sal.

Max Bowden has been hit with a warning as he prepares to leave his role on BBC's EastEnders later this year.

EastEnders legend Max Bowden has been given a stern warning amid claims he was 'axed' from the show, despite fan upset about his shock exit. Last week it was revealed that the actor, who has played character Ben Mitchell in the soap for five years, will be waving goodbye to Albert Square as the BBC confirmed his departure.

EastEnders fans have threatened to boycott the BBC show as Max Bowden is being axed, following a showdown with bosses. Max has played the iconic role of Ben Mitchell for four years and The Sun previously revealed that EastEnders bosses have decided not to renew his contract when it expires in March this year.

EastEnders star Max Bowden, who plays Ben Mitchell, has had quite the love life off-screen with links to a co-star and Love Island contestant. Max, 28, has played the role of Ben on EastEnders since 2019 but will soon be waving goodbye to Albert Square as BBC confirmed his departure. His final scenes are thought to air in the coming weeks with his departure this year reportedly leaving the show's bosses unsure whether to keep the character of Ben Mitchell in the soap at all.

EastEnders star Brian Conley has finally spoken out after his character, Rocky Cotton, was arrested and said an emotional farewell in Friday's episode. Earlier this year, it was revealed that the 62 year old actor had decided to leave the popular BBC One soap, two years after joining in 2021.

Brian Conley has spoken out after his EastEnders character bid farewell to Albert Square after being arrested during Friday night’s episode.

EastEnders writer Daran Little has responded to fans upset about Max Bowden's character Ben Mitchell's shocking exit. It was confirmed by the BBC that actor Max, who has played the role of Ben since 2019, will be leaving EastEnders next year. His last scenes are expected to air in the next few weeks with his departure reportedly leaving the show's bosses unsure whether to keep the character of Ben Mitchell in the soap at all.

EastEnders star Max Bowden is set to make an emotional exit from the BBC soap after playing fan favourite Ben Mitchell for four years.

EastEnders star Max Bowden, who plays Ben Mitchell, will be leaving the soap after four years. The actor, 28, who has played the role of Ben on the hit BBC soap since 2019, is leaving EastEnders next year. His final scenes are thought to air in the coming weeks, a show insider revealed to the Daily Star.

EastEnders fans were left puzzled after a major plot hole was spotted following Keanu's shocking Christmas death. On Christmas Day, viewers watched as Linda Carter killed Keanu Taylor for trying to strangle Sharon Watts after she wouldn't let him see Albie. It came after Sharon called off the wedding having learnt that Keanu was a part of the kidnapping plot for Albie, reports The Mirror.

EastEnders has announced the death of another character following the shocking murder of Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) with the Mitchells set to face a big loss, leaving one character deeply affected. This follows the Christmas Day tragedy in Walford, which ended with Keanu getting stabbed by Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) as he attempted to strangle Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean). But this won't be the only tragedy to hit Albert Square in the coming weeks, according to the MirrorOnline.

EastEnders' Karen Taylor may have hinted at her son Keanu's tragic end weeks before the shocking Christmas twist. She expressed her fears for his future, hinting at a possible prison sentence or even worse fate. After a dramatic kidnapping plot that led to Karen's departure from the soap, she shared her worries about what Phil Mitchell and Sharon Watts might do if they discovered their secret.

For the past 30 years, Natalie Cassidy has been delighting audiences on EastEnders as Sonia Fowler, one of the most beloved, even if often lovelorn characters on the soap. Yet while Sonia has had a rocky run of love over the years, including the tragic death of her first love Jamie Mitchell, a failed marriage to Martin Fowler and a baffling pass at Phil Mitchell, thankfully actress Natalie has had a far less chaotic love life.

This Christmas, EastEnders fans were left devastated by the death of Keanu Taylor when he was revealed to be the Christmas murder victim at the very end of a long running whodunnit storyline. The BBC soap had been teasing the identity of the mystery dead body for months, after it was first revealed back in February that one of six Walford women, Denise Fox, Kathy Beale, Linda Carter, Sharon Watts, Stacey Slater and Suki Panesar, would be the killer behind the murder.

Fans of EastEnders tuned in last night (December 25) for the explosive Christmas Day episode where a murder was finally unveiled. Viewers of the BBC soap have been waiting 10 months to find out who was killed in the Queen Vic - and who the Christmas killer could be.

EastEnders fans are sure that another massive twist is in store as Nish Panesar - who acted as one of the BBC soap's biggest bluffs during a shocking night of twists and turns - will be framed for Keanu Taylor's murder.

EastEnders viewers were left on the edge of their seats during the hour-long Christmas Day special, as the episode finally revealed who was the victim of the Queen Vic murder. Denise, Kathy, Linda, Sharon and Stacey found themselves in a tricky situation as they tried to protect Suki from her abusive husband, Nish.The intense showdown ended with Denise hitting Nish over the head with a glass bottle, leading viewers to think he would be the one to die in the highly-anticipated Christmas killer storyline. However, it was Keanu who met his end when Linda stabbed him with a knife, following Sharon's revelation that Albie is not his son and he won't see him again, leaving fans floored.