Ben Mitchell

I think the way EE have handled it is a bit harsh. So there acting wasn't good but that's what happens when you pick kids of the street and throw them in front of the camera instead of going to drama schools and recruiting younger staff members who've had some training. They should have been given him extra tutition on how to improve his acting and if that didn't work they could have soften the blow by writing Ben's character out for a year send him away a detention centre. They could have just told Charlie that they don't have enough storylines for him and that is why he is being written out. Then in a year revamp the character and bring in a new face.

As for Lucy well she's has had enough chances maybe her parents should have taken more responisbilty and getting her to sort herself out. If she can't find any other work she's only herself to blame.

HARDMAN Phil Mitchell tries to toughen up his son Ben by sending him to boxing class.

The lad is facing a lengthy term in a young offenders’ institution after attacking neighbour Jordan Johnson with a spanner.

Phil (Steve McFadden, 51) tries to prepare his musicals-loving son by sending him to a gym, but when Ben (Charlie Jones, 14) gets in the ring he realises he is never going to survive behind bars.

And we can reveal the Mitchell clan’s worst fear comes true as Ben is sentenced to eight months.

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Aww poor Ben, I have to say EE have really shocked me with this storyline

Young actor Joshua Pascoe has been cast as the new Ben Mitchell in EastEnders, it has been announced.

Later this year, viewers will see Ben get released from juvenile detention after six months locked away - and it's not long until he's at the centre of more family drama on Albert Square.

As he tries to readjust to life in the outside world, Ben becomes caught in the middle as his release reignites old animosities between his dad Phil (Steve McFadden) and half-brother Ian (Adam Woodyatt).

Meanwhile, Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) and Jane Beale (Laurie Brett) are also on hand to support the youngster as he settles back into his everyday life.

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Speaking of his casting, Pascoe commented: "I was so excited when I got the call to say I'd got the part of Ben Mitchell. I never thought I'd get on to a show as big as EastEnders.

"I've always watched the programme and it will be great to work with fantastic actors such as Steve McFadden and Linda Henry. I'm really looking forward to this fantastic opportunity and making the role of Ben my own."

Pascoe takes over the part from Charlie Jones, who made his final EastEnders appearance earlier this year.

is it me or has ben aged about five years? he looks older than charlie jones

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Originally Posted by thestud2k7

is it me or has ben aged about five years? he looks older than charlie jones

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I think he look like Jay with glasses.. and yes much much older

Not quite the "hard man" image I was expecting but I don't suppose they could change him that radically.

Oh dear lord between him and Lauren EE must have soarsed the characters

Not a bad likeness but too old.

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Originally Posted by moonstorm

I don't suppose they could change him that radically.

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This is Eastenders we're talking about!