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BBC EastEnders star Max Bowden's new role revealed after Ben Mitchell exit


Max Bowden's new role has been revealed after he confirmed he was leaving EastEnders after five years of playing Ben Mitchell on the BBC One soap earlier this week

On Tuesday night, Max broke his silence on social media, saying his time on the show had been "one hell of a ride" and thanking fans for their support. Birdsong highlights the tragedy of war, yet the beauty of humanity simultaneously through strong relationships under extreme circumstances, and I can't wait to bring Jack Firebrace to life under their guidance." Max Bowden paid a heartfelt tribute to his fans on social media this week (Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)In an emotional statement posted to his social media pages, Max Bowden said: "I really will never be able to thank everybody for the support enough, because the fans of the show are so passionate, caring, and invested and it enables us as actors to want to keep going and always be better; so I really do from the bottom of my heart appreciate every single person who has sent any sort of positivity my way over the last five years - I love you all."

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