EastEnders spoilers: Phil Mitchell learns TRUTH about Sam as son Ben collapses; plus Coronation Street & EastEnders news

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EastEnders fans were reaching for the tissues on tonight’s dramatic episode of the BBC soap as Phil Mitchell finally bonded with his son Ben from his hospital bedside.The two have endured a strained relationship for years, but since learning of Ben’s rape and downward drug spiral, Phil rushed to his bedside to offer his support.As Ben finally regained consciousness after being found without a pulse and rushed to hospital by paramedics, Kathy encourages Phil to talk to him.READ MORE: EastEnders fans call for shake-up involving two main characters after iconic scenePhil initially struggles to connect with Ben, who admits he was raped but felt he couldn’t be honest with him about it.In a u-turn from his usual bad boy façade, Phil appears emotional and begs for forgiveness from him son, promising to be his biggest ally moving forward.As Ben breaks down at the heart warming words from his dad, fans joined him in shedding a tear at the touching father and son moment.“I'm chocking up at this ben and phil scene,” gushed one viewer.“im not crying there’s just something in my eye,” blubbed a second.A third echoed: “To think that Phil went through the same things that Ben went through with abuse drinking and drugs made the scene even more emotional.”While a fourth added: “okay but this scene.... this conversation was much needed.”Elsewhere in the episode, Phil was back on form as the resident bad boy after telling Sam what happened to Ben and revealing he knows about the drugs.

EastEnders fans have predicted that Stacey Slater will have an affair with "hot" newcomer Ravi Gulati - after viewers swooned over the Albert Square villain on social media.Fans were first introduced to Ravi as the prison cellmate of Phil Mitchell, with EastEnders bosses later announcing that the character was to become a permanent addition to the soap.However, viewers have since become distracted by Ravi's handsome looks, with many taking to social media to share their love for hunky new star Aaron Thiara.READ NEXT: Neighbours fans call for Karl Kennedy to join EastEnders as Alan Fletcher visits setOne said: "He's hot.

THE drama was taken up a notch during last night's trip to the Square. Ben Mitchell was rushed to hospital following a horrific overdose and EastEnders viewers complained the scenes were unrealistic.

EastEnders’ star Max Bowden’s ex-girlfriend Rosin Buckle has claimed that the BBC One actor hasn’t spoken to her in more than six weeks.The 27-year-old TV star – who plays the iconic role of Ben Mitchell on the long-standing show – and 27-year-old Rosin first got together in October 2021.However, their whirlwind relationship soon fizzled out earlier this year after the blonde bombshell fell pregnant with their first child.READ MORE: EastEnders icon Maisie Smith's curves pour from barely-there bikini on sizzling trip Following their public split, it has been reported that Max has grown close to his fellow EastEnders co-star Shone McGarty after the pair were spotted holding hands while they made their way to a meal at a kebab van.

The ex-girlfriend of EastEnders actor Max Bowden, Roisin Buckle has opened up and said “he has missed scans" and hasn't been in touch with her for a over a month. Roisin, 37, is expecting the Ben Mitchell star’s son later this year and has claimed he has not been in touch with her in six week. Max, 27, announced he and his ex-girlfriend Roisin were expecting their first child together in April despite having split up earlier in the year after a short romance that first saw them go Instagram official in October.

EASTENDERS actor Max Bowden has not spoken to his heavily pregnant ex-girlfriend in nearly two months — as she prepares to raise their baby alone. Roisin Buckle, who is due to give birth in the next month, found out Max was in a relationship with Albert Square co-star Shona McGarty in May, just weeks after their split.

EastEnders has dropped a major hint that Zoe Slater could be returning to Albert Square after 17 years away from Walford.Actress Michelle Ryan made her debut back in 2000 aged 16 and played the role for five years.She hasn't been seen in Albert Square since 2005 but her mum Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) has been seen contemplating sending her an invite to her upcoming wedding to Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) but she decides against doing so.READ MORE: EastEnders icon Barry leaves festival-goers stunned as he duets on-stage with Sam FenderAs fans wait to find out if Zoe shows up, Daily Star has taken a look into TV star Michelle's life away from the BBC One soap.Since her departure in 2005, Michelle has revealed that she has no plans to return.She previously told Bristol Evening Post: "I just got quite bored in the end, to be honest. Doing the same thing day in, day out.

EastEnders characters including Peggy, Roxy and Ronnie Mitchell are set to return for a special episode.It has been confirmed that cast members are currently filming scenes for a special flashback instalment of the BBC One soap centred around the Mitchell family. Jaime Winstone, who previously took on the role of Dame Barbara Windsor in BBC biopic Babs, will lead the cast as Peggy Mitchell.

Peggy Mitchell is set to return to Albert Square, as EastEnders airs a special flashback episode based around the iconic character. Jaime Winstone, 37, who previously took on the role of Dame Barbara Windsor in BBC biopic Babs, will lead the cast as Peggy Mitchell. The character of Peggy died of breast cancer in 2016 and the late Dame Barbara Windsor, who famously played the feisty character, died in 2020 aged 83 after battling Alzheimer's.

EastEnders viewers are set to be glued to their screens this week as another drama-filled week unfolds on screens with Ben Mitchell's (Max Bowden) life continuing to spiral. His behaviour leaves him in deadly danger and, after upsetting daughter Lexi (Isabella Brown) by missing her dance exam, he turns to drugs again instead of attending a family dinner. After leaving a voicemail, Ben collapses on the Square.

EASTENDERS stars Max Bowden and Jamie Borthwick stunned fans as they reunited with two very famous former co-stars. Max - who plays hardman Ben Mitchell on the BBC One soap - posed alongside Jamie, who portrays Jay Brown.

EastEnders. Our exclusive photos show the moment the show favourite, played by Shane Richie, arrives at the ceremony in an old van in his soap comeback. And he causes a right ding dong when he convinces bride Kat (Jessie Wallace) to jump in – leaving hubby-to-be Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) at the church.READ NEXT: Jade Goody’s son Bobby Brazier joins BBC's EastEnders as Little Mo's sonAn insider said: “Alfie makes a surprise appearance at the wedding and causes chaos.

BEN Mitchell has finally admitted he played a part in Jags Panesar's death - and Kheerat lost his composure. But EastEnders viewers were shocked to see the businessman trying to strangle the troublemaker before 9pm.

BEN Mitchell is spiralling out of control and his outbursts are only getting more frequent. But after last night's episode, EastEnders fans were shocked to see him smoke cigarettes during a conversation with Kheerat.

EastEnders icon Ross Kemp recently made a cameo in the BBC soap, after his character Grant Mitchell rang old flame Sharon Watts.The actor, who turns 58 years old today (July 21, 2022) rose to fame on EastEnders in 1990 as the tough-talking Grant, alongside on-screen brother Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell.Grant's recent call angered Phil, which does not come as a surprise after the two brothers had previously confronted one another on Albert Square throughout the years.READ NEXT: Forgotten TV icon transformations - Lovejoy actor, The Good Life star and Bread hunkHowever off-screen, Ross has also made a number of revelations about his friendship with Steve, after speculations that there was feud between the two.Here, Daily Star takes a closer look at Ross and Steve's friendship away from EastEnders.Ross Kemp and Steve McFadden's characters Grant and Phil Mitchell often came to blows on Albert Square - particularly during the storyline known as "Sharongate".In 1994, EastEnders fans were left on their edge of their seats after it was revealed that Sharon Watts was having an affair with her brother in law Phil.Watched by more than 25million viewers, it has since gone down in history as one of the soap's most iconic episodes.Ross left the soap 12 years later in 2006, and since then, fans have speculated whether the Mitchell brother actors had come to blows off-screen too.Many fans began to speculate whether there was a real life feud between the two actors, after the two seemingly appeared to be in different rooms from one another at events and were rarely photographed together away from the square.However, Ross recently shut down these claims when speaking about his return to EastEnders in 2016, telling The Mirror:

BEN Mitchell is doing all he can to have a modicum of a normal life after being raped by Lewis Butler. However, the way he's handling his trauma is leaving EastEnders fans fuming as they believe his behaviour is getting worse.

FORMER model James Farrar became a Walford regular in 2021. But before EastEnders, where he also appeared in a secret role, the Zack Hudson actor tried his luck in other iconic shows.

RICHARD Blackwood took a swipe at EastEnders as he spoke of his time on rival soap Hollyoaks. The actor, who played Vincent Hubbard on the BBC show until 2018, joined the Channel 4 soap in 2020.

EastEnders actor James Farrar has shared the sad reason why he gave up his modelling career.James, who first appeared on the BBC soap in March 2021 as Zack Hudson, confessed he quit his job as a model to be with his mother, who is battling cancer.The EastEnders star spoke to TV Mag, opening up about his career change.READ MORE: EastEnders Peter Beale star's life - model girlfriend, topless snaps and co-star bondHe confessed: “One of the reasons I joined EastEnders was because of my mum, who has cancer.”Knowing his modelling career often brought him out of the country and away from his mother, James decided she was worth the sacrifice.“It meant that if these are my last days with her, we spent them together rather than me travelling the world,” he added. The EastEnders star admitted that his mother is “smashing it” following her diagnosis and having gone through her chemotherapy treatment.He said: “She’s smashing it.