"And when asked how the dramatic event will impact Ben's relationship with boyfriend Callum, Max added: "If anyone can change Ben, I think it would be Callum. You can unsubscribe at any time.Ben Mitchell became deaf in an EastEnders storylineBen was disorientated after the accident, and had difficulty hearingViewers were given an idea of what Ben was going through News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services.EASTENDERS star Max Bowden has revealed Callum Highway will be the one to "save" boyfriend Ben Mitchell after a gun blast sent him completely deaf.The 25-year-old actor - who plays the troubled character on the During the show, the wayward lad drunkenly blundered into dad Phil's criminal scheme with gangster Danny Hardcastle.However, it quickly emerged that Phil, who planned to steal money to buy the Queen Vic for Sharon, was being set up by Danny.The gangster then fired a gun next to Ben's working ear - leaving him in agony and totally deaf. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Jones was cast alongside Megan Jossa, who would play his cousin Courtney Mitchell. Callum Highway’s boyfriend did have some existing hearing loss after suffering from But how did Ben become deaf in recent scenes and is the hearing loss permanent?The character was one of several Walford residents on the party boat when it crashed on the River Thames in February.His dad Phil Mitchell and enemy Keanu Taylor caused the crash when they were fighting on the boat.They’d accidentally knocked the captain over with him hitting his head, leaving the helm unmanned and sending the boat into the dock.In the seconds after the crash, Ben demanded Keanu tell him where boyfriend Callum was after he kidnapped him.But events soon got out of hand with Ben grabbing Keanu while holding a gun.A punch-up ensued, leading to both men flying overboard and into the freezing waters below.As Ben made it to the surface he smashed his head against the side of the boat and sustained an injury.It was immediately apparent that something wasn't right with Ben as he appeared distant and confused, with a high-pitched noise ringing in his head.In the next episodes that followed, the noise changed to a distortion to give viewers an idea of what Ben was going through and what he could hear.Life moves fast in soapland, so make sure you stay up to date with all the latest from your favourite soaps with our regular email newsletter.

Ben is born to Kathy and Phil Mitchell in March 1996. After confiding in pal Jay Brown that he’d lost his hearing in the crash and not regained it, he revealed he could hear some sounds - while he was clearly suffering with pain when anyone around him began screaming or shouting.Ben was encouraged to see a doctor where he underwent a hearing test to find out exactly how much he could hear, and determine how severe the hearing loss was.From the tests, Ben was told his already damaged ear had deteriorated, while he’d also suffered major hearing loss in his good ear.The character is yet to find out if the damage is permanent, with him told he needs an operation or he will unlikely be able to hear again.But the surgery carries its own risk, and if it doesn't work he might still not be able to hear ever again.Ben has finally told his dad Phil the truth despite fearing he wouldn't be there for him, with Phil ready to support his son through his turmoil.When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. While Ben is partially deaf, Jones is a hearing actor. I'd like to think that Ben might be able to shy away from it for a little bit longer than normal – that would be nice. It's about finding a balance. But yes, people want him to chill out a little bit I think. "There probably was regret in terms of things not going the way he planned but there was a real feeling there. EASTENDERS star Max Bowden has revealed Callum Highway will be the one to “save” boyfriend Ben Mitchell after a gun blast sent him completely deaf. Ben becomes ill and is rushed to hospital, where he is diagnosed with meningitis and he is left partially deaf in one ear. The 25-year-old actor – who pla…

"The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The Guardian's Rebecca Atkinson suggested that, as only the second disabled character in EastEnders's history, Ben was introduced to fulfil a BBC quota. "Callum gives Ben this settlement, this idea that everything is okay and you don't have to be more than enough. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed EastEnders' Max Bowden has revealed what's in store Ben Danny left Ben deaf after firing the gun right next to his working ear The dramatic episode was told entirely from Ben's perspective Max revealed his character will be 'saved' by boyfriend CallumEastEnders special trailer for episode on Ben's hearing loss

Ben Mitchell is the son of Phil Mitchell and Kathy Mitchell, the brother of Ian, Donna, Louise, Raymond, the adoptive brother of Dennis Rickman, Jnr, and the father of Lexi Pearce. EastEnders confirmed that Ben Mitchell would become deaf in a major new storyline earlier this yearDon't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/ben-mitchell-eastenders-deaf-how-21840030 In all honesty, I think he probably knows it was a dumb move. Ben has that embedded in his nature and it's important to not forget that. She criticised Jones' casting, and opined, "The use of able-bodied actors to play disabled characters is ende…

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