EastEnders writer Daran Little has responded to fans upset about Max Bowden's character Ben Mitchell's shocking exit. It was confirmed by the BBC that actor Max, who has played the role of Ben since 2019, will be leaving EastEnders next year.
His last 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.
A spokesperson for the BBC told OK!: "Max will be leaving EastEnders next year. We wish him all the best for the future." Following the news, BAFTA-winning writer Daran took to X, formerly known as Twitter after a backlash from viewers.
He said: "I'm blocking those who accuse me of hating EE characters. We spend our time coming up with stories and characters, creating balance, listening to viewers and trying to keep a 38-year-old soap fresh and relevant." He went on saying: "It's the best it's been for years.
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