One major departure confirmed as Ben Mitchell continues to struggle to overcome rape.
EastEnders villain Louis Butler won't be seen again on screen due toAidan O'Callaghan reportedly leaving the soap.
Sam Mitchell hatches a plan to try to regain Phil's trust after it is revealed that he was colluding with Jonah's Tyler.
This led her to kidnap former Prince Albert manager andrape him after a drunken night out in an attempt to avenge Ben
Lewis was held at gunpoint, bound and gagged, and then thrown into the trunk of Sam's car.
However, after narrowly escaping death, he met his victim, Ben.Played by Max Borden,.
Walford's troublemaker is no stranger to murder, and surprisingly decides to let Lewis go after a tense exchange. did.
BBC One viewers may be disappointed to learn that these may have been Aidan Her O'Callaghan's final scenes on the show.
The actor confirmed this, hinting that his character could return because the door was "not fully closed." It's been a very emotional week when it comes to ," he said.
"As far as I know, this is Lewis' last episode. But my door isn't quite closed. I'm just waiting for the phone to ring."
"It's been very rewarding to be able to play through a lot of drama and this very intense arc, but on the other hand it's a very difficult arc to pull through in terms of redemption. It's very dark and intense.
Speaking to Digital Spy, Aidan asked whether his on-screen alter ego would return to Albert Square and whether Ben's case would go to court. Fans will have to "wait and see", he said.
"It's a fascinating thing when it comes to court," he said.
"From speaking with Survivors Manchester, we know that litigation can be tricky and complicated when evidence is brought forward."
"It's fascinating. But we'll have to wait and see."
Ben began to talk more and more about his rape. He initially told his mother Kathy about the incident, and Kathy told Phil what had happened.
In a recent scene, Ben's estranged husband Callum Highway eventually discovers that Ben was raped by Lewis. 57} But can Ben really be brought to justice?
EastEnders airs Monday through Thursday on BBC One.
