EastEnders fans break down in tears as Ben Mitchell tells mum Kathy how Lewis raped him
EASTENDERS fans have broken down in tears after Ben Mitchell finally told his mum Kathy Beale about his rape ordeal. The mechanic – who is played by actor Max Bowden in the BBC soap – was assaulted by bar manager Lewis Butler last month. He has spiralled out of control ever since with everyone blaming […]
EASTENDERS fans have broken down in tears after Ben Mitchell finally told his mum Kathy Beale about his rape ordeal.
The mechanic – who is played by actor Max Bowden in the BBC soap – was assaulted by bar manager Lewis Butler last month.
He has spiralled out of control ever since with everyone blaming him for the destruction of his marriage.
But tonight after Kathy lost it at him and told him it was all his fault – Ben broke down and revealed the truth.
Kathy questioned Ben about his recent behaviour – and then ranted about Lewis.
She said: “I tried to give him his marching orders before, but he started on about unfair dismissal.
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“Do you know, I don’t understand you Ben. You had something amazing with Callum and you’ve thrown it all away.
“And for what? A quick bunk up. Was it really just a one off? Or were you seeing him behind his back?”
She went off on him, telling him: “You need to sort yourself out love, you’re not a kid anymore.
“Stop being so selfish and think about other people for a change. And you know what, Lewis is right.
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“This is nothing to do with him, this is not his fault. The only person to blame here is you.”
Hearing that was too much for Ben and he screamed at his mum to shut up.
“Shut up,” he cried.
“You don’t know what you’re talking about. He had sex with me. I didn’t want to.”
Kathy realised her son had been raped, and the scene left viewers in tears.
One wrote: “Ben’s rape storyline is heartbreaking.”
A second said: “Ben is breaking my heart.”
Another added: “Ben told Kathy he was raped by Lewis. Incredible scenes from Max Bowden and Gillian Taylforth.”
