EastEnders actor Max Bowden breaks silence on Ben Mitchell exit
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EastEnders star Max Bowden has broken his silence over his upcoming exit from the BBC soap.
It was announced last year that the actor, who has been playing the current incarnation of Ben Mitchell since 2019, would be leaving the soap in 2024.
With Ben's final scenes now reportedly set to air around Easter, Bowden has taken to Instagram to address his departure for the first time in a heartfelt message to fans.
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"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," he began.
"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!"
Bowden continued: "I really will never be able to thank everybody for the support enough, because the fans of the show are so passionate, caring and invested, it enables us as actors to want to keep going and always be better; so I really do from the bottom of my heart appreciate every single person who has sent any sort of positivity my way over the last five years - I love you all."
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"Ben Mitchell 6.0 over and out," the soap star concluded, adding: "Goodbye EE! I'll miss you all."
Ben was recently arrested for credit card fraud, after his previous crimes in America came back to haunt him.
In scenes airing tonight (March 26), Ben will ask his dad Phil for a big favour after he's told that he is potentially looking at a lengthy prison sentence in the US.
EastEnders airs on Mondays - Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast.
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