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BBC EastEnders' Max Bowden given stern warning as he's 'axed' despite fan protests
06.01.2024 - 11:09 / ok.co.uk
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.
His final 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. But now Max has been issued a stern warning to "be smart" if he wants to make it big after the soap, reports the Daily Star.
Dom Aldworth, Head of Brand Marketing at Slingo told the publication that "the noise and headlines" surrounding Max’s personal life at the moment "have been cited as potentially distracting from the drama on the show, a concern for the EastEnders bosses." He said: "If Bowden is serious about progressing in his career, he will need to remain focused and try to stay out of any drama." It had previously been suggested that Max’s private life circulating the headlines was a concern for the execs of the show. An insider was quoted by The Sun talking about Max's exit saying the "noise around him" was overshadowing "the drama on the show".
OK! has contacted Max's representative for comment. It comes after it was reported that Max will be leaving the soap in 2024, with the BBC later confirming the news to OK! , telling us: "Max will be leaving EastEnders next year.
We wish him all the best for the future." Max, who won the Soap Superstar of 2023 gong at the Inside Soap Awards, is thesixth actor have played the iconic role of Ben Mitchell. Max's exit from EastEnders has left a number of fans devastated,
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