EastEnders will air tough scenes next week as Ben and Callum's relationship worsens.
In devastating and horrifying scenes to air next week, Ben Mitchell will be raped by his new friend Lewis, who has seemingly been supporting him as Callum and him hit the rocks.
However, we know Lewis' intentions are not good and things only get worse for Ben and Callum when the couple end up in a heated exchange as Callum realises that Ben has told Lewis about his vigilante actions.
Angry, tensions continue to rise, as the pair share some difficult words with one another, as both consider what's next for them.
Ben heads to The Vic to drown his sorrows, leaving Callum at home with Lexi and he covers for Ben when she asks where he is.
At the pub, Ben comes across Lewis on a dating app and drops him a message before the pair decide to meet up for drinks. They flirt up a storm, whilst Callum is at home with Lexi, who convinces him their relationship is worth another go.
Drunk, Lewis and Ben decide to head upstairs as the bar is closed and soon one things leads to another.
When he checks his phone, he sees a selfie from Callum and Lexi and he decides he should go back to try and make things work with his husband. However, Lewis has other ideas and as Ben tries to leave, Lewis stops him from going.
It is then that the horrific rape happens at the hands of Lewis.
The next day, Callum is concerned and suspicious about where Ben spent the night, but as they bump into Lewis, the evil character ies and says they were both out the night before.
A shocked Ben confronts Lewis about what happened that night, but Lewis tells him it was Ben himself that instigated it.
However, things are set to get worse for Ben and Callum as Sam stirs the pot and explains how she had seen Ben leaving The Albert. Upset and angry, Callum confronts Ben and asks if he slept with Lewis.
Still in shock with what has happened, Ben doesn’t deny it and a devastated, Callum walks out.
But what does this all mean for Ben and Callum's romance?
*If you've been the victim of sexual assault, you can access help and resources via www.rapecrisis.org.uk or calling the national telephone helpline on 0808 802 9999
*EastEnders airs Monday through Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
