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EastEnders Max Bowden says an emotional goodbye to the soap after filming his final scenes
The Sun exclusively revealed at the end of last year that bosses were not renewing his contract
MAX Bowden has said an emotional goodbye to EastEnders after filming his final scenes.
The 29-year-old has played the role of Ben Mitchell in the BBC One soap since 2019.
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However, The Sun exclusively revealed at the end of last year that bosses were not renewing his contract.
As Max's final scenes as the Mitchell mechanic play out, the actor has now said goodbye to fans.
In an emotional post on Instagram, he said: "Well guys It’s that time!
"It’s been one hell of a ride! Thanks for taking Ben to your hearts and allowing my version into your lives. I had an amazing five years at @bbceastenders and learnt a hell of a lot about myself and the craft I love so dearly; it got me through some very hard personal times and I will be forever grateful!
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"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.
"Ben Mitchell 6.0 over and out. Goodbye EE! I’ll miss you all."
Devastated fans rushed to wish Max the best for the future - while some slammed EastEnders bosses for axing him.
One said: "There won’t be a better Ben Mitchell. Eastenders have truly f***** this up. You deserve better than what they’ve gave you."
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A second wrote: "This guy should have never left his role as Ben Mitchell. Best actor Eastenders has ever had."
"Legend, we'll miss seeing you but on to some amazing new things I'm sure," said a third.
While a fourth commented: "Absolute loss for EE. You took a character that I hated and turned him into one that I have loved for 5 years. Your talent is amazing. You deserve all the success after this."
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Viewers watched last night as Ben was arrested by police on foot of a warrant for crimes he commited in America.
The officer introduced himself as: “DC Crawford, Walford Police. Ben Mitchell?
“There’s an international warrant out for you. I’m arresting you for fraud. Allegedly committed on your trip to the United States last year.
“You do not have to say anything but anything you do say may be given in evidence.”
Viewers will learn more about Ben's crimes during tonight's EastEnders at 7.30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
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