{"id":52063,"date":"2025-09-30T05:11:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T05:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/52063\/"},"modified":"2025-09-30T05:11:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T05:11:09","slug":"eastenders-reveals-major-ben-mitchell-change-in-dramatic-funeral-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/52063\/","title":{"rendered":"EastEnders reveals major Ben Mitchell change in dramatic funeral story"},"content":{"rendered":"

EastEnders<\/a> spoilers follow.<\/p>\n

EastEnders\u2019 Callum Highway gets the shock of his life next week, when he comes face to face with his jailed husband Ben Mitchell<\/a> at his dad\u2019s funeral. As Callum gets ready to move forward in his new relationship with Johnny Carter<\/a>, will Ben\u2019s unexpected reappearance throw a spanner in the works?<\/p>\n

With Jonno having suffered a fatal heart attack<\/a> after coming back into his son\u2019s life, the day of his emotional funeral arrives. It\u2019s a tough day for Callum, so Kathy encourages the Mitchell clan to support him. He is Ben\u2019s husband, after all\u2026<\/p>\n

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Callum, meanwhile, is continuing his controversial romance with Johnny in secret. He tells his new flame to stay away from the funeral – but as the pair share a kiss, they are spotted by furious Kathy. <\/p>\n

Kathy heads straight to the caf\u00e9 to tell the Mitchells about this shock betrayal – but when Callum faces the wrath of the entire family<\/a>, he has a few choice words himself\u2026 <\/p>\n

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The Mitchells agree that they won\u2019t tell Ben about his hubby\u2019s affair, if Callum comes clean to both him and Lexi after Jonno\u2019s send-off. But this clash puts things into perspective for Callum, who invites Johnny to the funeral and tells him that he\u2019s serious about their relationship.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Stuart returns to the Square on this sombre occasion to say goodbye to his dad and has an emotional reunion with his brother.<\/p>\n

Callum and his loved ones arrive at the church – but there\u2019s a shocking twist in store when Ben turns up unannounced<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Related: EastEnders confirms Oscar’s tragic role in Max Branning return plot<\/a><\/p>\n

Oblivious about his spouse\u2019s new romance, Ben supports stunned Callum at Jonno\u2019s graveside and even gives him a kiss, as Johnny and Stuart attempt to keep the devastating truth under wraps.<\/p>\n

Phil and Kathy are later reunited with their son back in Walford. Ben explains that he is back from the States for good having been transferred to a UK prison and granted release for the funeral after turning informant on his cellmate.<\/p>\n

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Related: EastEnders’ Natalie Cassidy reveals the one thing that would bring her back to the soap<\/a><\/p>\n

Johnny urges Callum to keep schtum about their relationship, but Callum is adamant that he must come clean to Ben, and soon\u2026<\/p>\n

Will Callum \u2019fess up to Ben about his feelings for Johnny? And could this bombshell really mark the end of their marriage?<\/p>\n

EastEnders airs on Mondays – Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast.<\/p>\n

Read more EastEnders spoilers on our dedicated homepage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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