EastEnders' Ben Mitchell could be moving on with his love life in the New Year, in the wake of an eventful Christmas.
Viewers have recently seen Ben split from Callum Highway, wanting to protect him by keeping him out of Phil's revenge over Sharon's affair.
New spoilers for Friday, January 10 have now revealed that Ben will tell his family that he has arranged a date.
Having spent the past few days distracted by his own issues, Phil is surprised to realise that Ben and Callum have broken up. Keep up, Phil!
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Ballum fans were devastated when the popular pair went their separate ways just before Christmas. However, Max Bowden – who plays Ben – and BBC drama boss Kate Oates have both hinted that the story isn't over.
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Asked recently whether the couple can find their way back to each other, Max replied: "I hope so. As I said, the most fundamental thing in Ben's life is to get to that level playing field with Phil. Ben can't go straight, it's in his nature – as much as he may try, it's embedded.
"It's about acceptance of who he is. I'd like to see them get back together – we'll have to wait to see."
The first full week of the New Year will be a tense one for the Mitchells, as Louise starts to lose patience with the arguing between her family.
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With Ben venting about Sharon, Louise berates him for labouring the point. However, Ben has some harsh words in response for Louise.
Things look up when Ben, Louise and baby Peggy head off to the local beauty pageant, where they're joined by the Taylors, Billy, Lola and Honey.
Ben is elated when Lexi performs a dance especially for him, in a touching father-daughter moment.
EastEnders airs these scenes on Tuesday, January 7 and Friday, January 10 on BBC One.
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