EastEnders issue update on Ben Mitchell as Kathy Beale shares heartbreaking news
dailyrecord.co.ukEastEnders has given fans an update on Ben Mitchell months after he was jailed for fraud.Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) is set to return to Walford next week after leaving to visit her son in the States.
Earlier this year, Ben's family were left shocked when he was arrested and sentenced to jail time after admitting to fraud in America.The crime occurred when Ben travelled to the US to explore specialist treatment options for Lola Pearce's brain tumour.While there, he ran out of money and resorted to stealing a credit card to fund his trip.
Tragically, Lola passed away before he could return home. Upon Kathy's return, she quickly informs Phil Mitchell, played by Steve McFadden, that their son Ben isn't doing well and that Ian Beale, played by Adam Woodyatt, is staying to try and secure him a better lawyer, reports the Daily Star.
In desperation, she pleads with Phil to focus all his efforts on helping with Ben's appeal. But will he put his son first? However, Phil is somewhat preoccupied with his own issues due to Reiss Colwell, played by Jonny Freeman.After falling for a scam investment opportunity, Phil has been trying to reclaim his money from the fraudulent accountant though Reiss doesn't have it.
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