EastEnders’ Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) may have slammed the brakes on son-in-law Callum Highway (Tony Clay) affair with Johnny Carter (Charlie Suff), but they just can’t keep away from each other next week.

The pair hooked up last month after sharing a surprise kiss during the Pride event at The Albert, which effectively ended Johnny’s romance with recently departed Felix Baker (Matthew James Morrison).

Callum was wracked with guilt about sleeping with Johnny as he is still married to Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden), who is currently serving a six-year prison sentence for fraud in the States.

While that didn’t stop Callum going back for more, their secret affair was soon uncovered by Ben’s furious father Phil, who violently attacked Johnny.

Since then, the pair have cooled things off, with Callum insisting he is committed to waiting for Ben.

However, things begin to heat up again in forthcoming scenes as Callum flirts over text with Johnny, who is away on a cruise with his mum Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) and his younger siblings.

As Callum later enjoys a girl’s day with stepdaughter Lexi Pearce (Isabella Brown), who is upset following a phone call with dad Ben, Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) pales when he spots the flirty exchange on Callum’s phone.

Jay warns his friend off going there again with Johnny, but will Callum listen to reason?

Last seen in March 2024, it was recently reported that actor Max Bowden is set to reprise his role as Ben for a guest stint ahead of a potential full-time return.

A source told The Sun that new EastEnders boss Ben Wadey was reportedly keen to bring the character back, revealing: ‘It’s taken a little while to sort out but Max will be back filming on Albert Square later this year.

‘Max agreed to return for a short stint after Ben pitched his comeback storyline,’ the source continued. ‘But who knows what will happen? It really does depend on Max.’

Is Ben set to learn all about his husband’s betrayal?