Callum learns devastating news as Ben faces denial of bail

In a dramatic turn of events, Ben Mitchell’s fate appears to be sealed as the latest episode of EastEnders, released early on BBC iPlayer, reveals a series of heart-wrenching developments for the character.

In Wednesday’s episode, husband Callum Highway discovers that Ben has been denied bail for his fraud charge, leading to a cascade of emotional confrontations and difficult decisions.

Upon learning of Ben’s deception regarding his innocence, Callum refuses to visit him at the police station, opting instead to distance himself from the situation. Meanwhile, Ben tearfully admits his guilt to his stepdaughter Lexi, who expresses her disappointment before walking out.

In a surprising move, Ben secretly asks his father Phil Mitchell for help in accessing their passports, hinting at plans to flee. However, this decision is met with suspicion from Ben’s mother Kathy and anger from Billy Mitchell.

As Callum grapples with his emotions and Phil attempts to intervene, the court’s decision to deem Ben a flight risk leads to him being taken into custody, leaving Callum devastated.

With Callum’s detective skills set to come into play in the next episode, viewers are left wondering what the future holds for Ben Mitchell and those closest to him.

Stay tuned for the latest twists and turns in this gripping storyline on EastEnders.