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EastEnders fans were left ‘floored’ by an ITV series reference amid a ‘heartbreaking’ Ben Mitchell twist.

Not seen in over a year, Max Bowden’s character was previously sent to prison in the United States over credit card fraud.

While he’s been behind bars, Ben’s husband Callum Highway has began having an affair with Johnny Carter after several months of flirting.

With Callum joined by his loved ones, including his brother Stuart Highway, for the funeral of his dad Jonno Highway, the lawyer was left stunned when Ben arrived in a cliffhanger on Monday (October 6).

In scenes aired on Tuesday night (October 7), viewers finally got answers as to how Ben managed to return to Walford in spite of him being sentenced overseas.

It was an awkward reunion for the married

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