EastEnders fans 'traumatised' by Ben Mitchell's devastating rape scene

Miranda Cosgrove, has an unexpected Disney favorite. ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke to Cosgrove in London for the launch of Paramount+ in the U.K.

Katie Thurston and John Hershey, who was a contestant on her season, have seemingly called it quits. Thurston took to her Instagram Story Monday to share the short, but definitive, statement, «No we aren't together.» Though she did not mention Hershey by name. Thurston starred as «The Bachelorette» on season 17 of the famed dating show.

UFOs, violent deaths and conspiracies around the summer solstice are pretty common.Spooky stone formations and deathly aliens often haunt the minds of those who believe in weird conspiracies and strange, magical events.The summer solstice is on June 21 and related landmarks like Stonehenge have been part of those theories for some time.Crowds of people will be travelling down to the famous British landmark Stonehenge today, as the sun rises on the north east side of the rock formation, while different celebrations around the world will also take place.Senior pagans often get angry with others indulging in their religion-observing big orgies.

Out Australian Idol star and singer Casey Donovan has responded to allegations that she and a friend had kidnapped a dog from a Brisbane apartment over the weekend. Social media was lit after the allegations first surfaced on Monday when owner of the puppy Donatella, accused Casey’s friend Drew of taking his dog. Casey is currently starring as Judy in Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical at the Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre in Brisbane. Casey and her friend Drew had been visiting the apartment of the latter’s friend late on Sunday night. The friend later shared CCTV footage, which shows Casey and Drew in the hallway of the apartment.

Hollyoaks 12 years ago for Hollywood, where he went on to build an impressive career.While part of the Hollyoaks cast, he played Calvin Valentine from 2006 to 2010.The Oldham-born actor was recently spotted at the 61st Monte-carlo Television Festival in Monaco.Since his Hollyoaks days, Ricky has dyed his dark hair platinum blonde on top, and now has a fuller beard.At the event, he donned a blue waistcoat and matching shorts, paired with a white short-sleeved granddad shirt.He wore a pair of box-fresh white trainers and accessorised with a brown leather watch and bracelets.Before heading to tinsel town, Ricky took part in the 2009 series of Strictly Come Dancing.He then made the move to LA, starring in the US remake of BBC drama, Mistresses, action series The 100 and fantasy show American Gods, starring opposite Ian McShane of Lovejoy fame.He also has accrued several film credits to his name, including Netflix film Nappily Ever After, as well as 2013 romcom Austenland.For more of the latest showbiz news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.His life has changed greatly since he starred in the Cheshire-based soap, where he dated his co-star Carley Stenson, who played Steph Cunningham in the soap.Since crossing the pond, Ricky has been linked to former Gossip Girl actress Jessica Szhor and Demi Moore's daughter Rumer Willis, although isn't thought to have had a serious relationship since Carley.He also purchased property in the States, splashing out on a £1.2million LA property back in 2019.The large house is said to boast three bedrooms and four bathrooms, a games room, a wet bar and a wine cellar.

Stephen Colbert addressed recent news that a field production team for his late-night program was detained at the Capitol while filming a comedy segment involving the foulmouthed puppet Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.“How was your weekend?” Colbert joked at the top of his opening monologue. “I certainly had an interesting one, because some of my staff had a memorable one.”“Triumph offered to go down to D.C. to interview some Congress people to highlight some January 6 hearings,” Colbert continued.

UK is set to sizzle again, with the mercury once more likely to hit 30C in parts later this week, before we’re brought back down to earth with a bump on Friday (June 24).The peak temperature is expected be on Thursday (June 23), with the South East enjoying the best figures, while it’s not beyond the realms of possibility that they could witness similar heat to that of the hottest day last when Friday (June 17), when it reached 32C.Continental weather patterns are heading to Britain, although a cooler front from the Atlantic will probably introduce more “unsettled conditions” on Friday.Met Office spokesman Grahame Madge told the Daily Mirror: “Certainly the pattern is that heat will again continue to build as we go through this week towards Thursday, which we expect to be the day of peak heat.“We will expect the heat to build and reach high 20s, possibly somewhere with a low 30.”Whether the nation will experience a prolonged spell of warm weather over the summer remains to be seen, with Madge hedging his bets. He added: “Although we don’t know exactly what the weather patterns will deliver over the summer, it’s quite possible that we will get another hot spell or two, but there’s less confidence about when those will occur. To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here. “The outlook for summer overall is for the temperatures to be around average or slightly depressed, but that doesn’t mean that we won’t get the odd hot spell.”After Thursday’s peak in the low 30s, forecasters are predicting “thundery outbreaks” coming in from continental Europe in the South East and East Anglia “before those fresher conditions really have a chance to push through”, he continued.“We’re

Sandra Bullock is sharing what led her to take a step back from acting and when, if ever, she might take on a new role.

Stephen Colbert addressed the arrest of several of his Late Show staffers and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, joking that it was “first degree puppetry” and calling out Fox News for claiming that it was an “insurrection”.

EASTENDERS fans are sickened after Ben Mitchell lost everything following his rape ordeal. The mechanic - who is played by actor Max Bowden in the ITV soap - was raped by Albert bar manager Lewis Butler earlier this week.

EastEnders fans are predicting Ben Mitchell will face an HIV storyline after he was raped by bartender Lewis.Concerned for his sexual health, Ben confronts Lewis at the Prince Albert and asks him if he’s been tested for an STD.Lewis assures him he was tested a few onths earlier, but admits he has slept with ten people since then.“OMG Ben’s gunna get HIV!!” said one viewer. A second agreed: “Ben can’t have HIV on top of this, this man has been through enough #eastenders This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated.

EastEnders fans have praised Max Bowden, saying he should win an award after his recent storylines.His character, Ben Mitchell, became the victim of sexual assault during Monday's (May 23) episode after barman Lewis refused to take no for an answer.As the popular BBC programme opened, Ben was seen looking distraught as he made his way out of The Prince Albert following the aftermath of the assault.During the emotional episode, Ben confronted Lewis, explaining that he ignored his demands to stop while Lewis attempted to reflect the blame on Ben.Lewis had told Ben's husband that the pair had enjoyed a boozy night in Soho, which was certainly not the case.Fans instantly took to social media to share their heartbreak as well as praise. "Max Bowden better win an award for best actor otherwise I'm complaining to Ofcom #EastEnders," said one.

EastEnders this week, when he is assaulted by Lewis.Following an argument with Callum, with both left wondering if this is the end of their relationship, Ben meets up with Lewis for drinks - but the night takes a devastating and harrowing turn.It is one of the many huge storylines that Ben Mitchell has been involved in throughout the years, since arriving on Albert Square in 1996 - including the murder of Heather Trott and the fake death of his mum Kathy Beale.During that time he has also been played by a total of six actors in EastEnders, including current star Max Bowden.Here Daily Star, takes a look at where the actors who played Ben Mitchell are now.Phil Mitchell and Kathy Beale's son Ben arrived on our TV screens in 1996, played by baby Matthew Silver.Matthew featured in over 14 episodes of the soap between 1996 to 1998, before the young child actor was replaced by Morgan Whittle.However, EastEnders is listed as Matthew's only acting role according to the Internet Movie Database (IMDB), and little has been reported about what he has gone on to do since.In 1999, Morgan Whittle arrived on our TV screens as toddler Ben Mitchell, playing the role for two years until 2001.Although he only starred in 11 episodes of the soap during that time, his stint was one of the most dramatic, after mum Kathy Beale took Ben to South Africa - with viewers later believing that Kathy had died in an accident.Like Matthew Silver, the first actor to play Ben Mitchell, Morgan Whittle's only acting role is the soap according to IMDB - and it is not known what career Morgan later moved into, or what he is up to now.One of the actors to have played Ben Mitchell for the longest period of time was Charlie Jones, who took on the role in 2006 for

EastEnders fans have been left feeling upset after watching Ben Mitchell's harrowing rape scenes with bartender Lewis Butler. Character Ben, who is played by Max Bowden, has been developing a close friendship with the new manager of Prince Albert Lewis, played by Aiden O'Callaghan recently. But things took an abrupt turn for the worst when Lewis didn't take "no" for an answer on Monday 23 May evening's episode of the popular BBC soap opera.

EASTENDERS fans were left heartbroken at Ben Mitchell’s harrowing rape scene. In recent weeks, Ben Mitchell (portrayed by actor Max Bowden) has been getting friendly with new Prince Albert manager and bartender Lewis Butler (Emmerdale and The Witcher hunk Aidan O'Callaghan). However, the friendship took a very dark turn in Monday's episode.

EASTENDERS viewers broke down in tears tonight at Ben Mitchell’s harrowing rape scene. In recent weeks, Ben Mitchell (portrayed by actor Max Bowden) has been getting friendly with new Prince Albert manager and bartender Lewis Butler (Emmerdale and The Witcher hunk Aidan O'Callaghan).

EASTENDERS' Ben Mitchell is set to face the consequences of both his violent actions and his cheating in soon-to-release scenes. The Eastenders legend, played by actor Max Bowden, is having a tough time of it of late. Having spent his nights on the streets, committing shocking acts of violence, his is set to get into a massive row that could end his marriage for good.

EASTENDERS fans have spotted a chilling parallel in the soap's Ben Mitchell sex assault storyline. Viewers last night saw the Albert Square bad boy become the victim of rape at the hands of Prince Albert manager Lewis Butler.

EastEnders star Shona McGarty has become "inseparable" from her co-star Max Bowden, according to reports. Max became single earlier this year after splitting with his ex Roisin Buckle, who has since revealed she is pregnant with his child.The pair are committed to staying on good terms for the sake of their new arrival. Shona has been single since splitting from her electrician fiancé Ryan Harris in January 2020.

EASTENDERS’ stars Shona McGarty and Max Bowden have become “inseparable” after he split from his pregnant lover. Insiders say Shona, 30, who plays Whitney Dean, looks “smitten” with Max.

EastEnders’ Shona McGarty, 30, and Max Bowden, 27, have become "inseparable" after he split from his pregnant ex-girlfriend. Shona, who is known for playing Whitney Carter in the soap and Max, who plays Ben Mitchell, have spent some "quality time together", according to reports. A source told The Sun: “Max and Shona are mad for each other.