EASTENDERS fans have admitted that they are "heartbroken" by Ben Mitchell's need to be loved by his hard man dad. Earlier this week, Ben - played by Max Bowden - was clearly touched when Phil asked him if he was available to help with a dodgy job.
The character has always been desperate to get his father's approval, and after he lost his hearing in the River Thames boat disaster he has been worried about Phil seeing him as "weak." In his bid to make a good impression, Ben took advantage of boyfriend Callum's job as a police officer to show what he is capable of.
Ben tried to get intel from the trainee copper, with Callum left feeling betrayed and devastated when he learned that he'd been used for Phil and Ben's wrongdoings.
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