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Axed EastEnders star struggling with 'relentless pain and anger' after exit


EastEnders star Max Bowden, who was recently axed from the soap, has shared that he's been struggling with 'relentless pain and anger' following the death of his friend

Max has played the role of Ben Mitchell since 2019 (Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)"In the meantime listen to the beauty of these words from a true wordsmith, and remember, this too shall pass." Max's emotional admission comes after it was announced that he had been axed from EastEnders after bosses reportedly decided not to renew his contract, after disciplining him "for his behaviour on set", according to The Sun. His final scenes are expected to air in the next few weeks with his departure reportedly leaving the show's bosses unsure whether to keep the character of Ben Mitchell in the soap at all.

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