As a result, Ben lost his way in life which is when he found Lewis. READ MORE: ITV Emmerdale star argues straight actors shouldn't be able to play gay charactersīBC head of continuing drama Kate Oates said: “Ben has endured a traumatic time after witnessing a homophobic attack on Callum that brought back painful memories of losing Paul. Since the attack, a struggling Ben has lashed out against homophobes and a future scene will see things go too far and result in Ben confiding in Lewis. In recent weeks, viewers have watched the friends' relationship blossom as Lewis, played by Aidan O’Callaghan, befriended Max while he was experiencing an identity crisis following a homophobic attack him and his boyfriend, Callum, suffered at New Year. The BBC soap‘s hard-hitting plot will see Ben, played by Max Bowden, raped by barman Lewis, according to the Metro. EastEnders is set to air a heartbreaking storyline later this year involving character Ben Mitchell.
