Which 'EastEnders' family has had members called Archie, Courtney and Ben?
Ben Mitchell (EastEnders) to someone, telling them that Ben is all theirs. When Ben arrives in France, he is stunned to find the money has been replaced by newspapers. However, he is relieved to discover an envelope full of cash in his pocket. Ben gleefully heads for a new life, unaware that Aiden's former wife Ciara Maguire (Denise McCormack) is watching him. Having previously appeared as a baby and a toddler, Ben returned to "EastEnders" in 2006 played by child actor Charlie Jones. Jones was cast alongside Megan Jossa, who would play his cousin Courtney Mitchell. While Ben is partially deaf, Jones is
Ben Mitchell (EastEnders) 2008 suggested that Ben was gay, pre-dating the character's coming out by three years. "The Guardian" Lisa O'Connell welcomed the eventual decision to have Ben come out, and called the plot "a perfect foundation for years of dramatic conflict", which would "no doubt test the filial relationship to the limits." The November 2011 storyline which featured Ben's false molestation accusation against Christian, and Phil's subsequent attack on him, drew criticism from singer George Michael, who stated that "EastEnders" depiction of homosexuality was "insulting to the gay community." A BBC spokesperson responded, ""EastEnders" reflects a wide range of issues. All soap