It's the moment that EastEnders fans have been waiting for since before Christmas...
EastEnders fans will be treated to a reunion between Ben Mitchell and Callum Highway tonight when Callum returns to Albert Square after leaving before Christmas.
Fans of the couple were left heartbroken when the pair split in December as Ben’s involvement in Phil’s revenge against Keanu Taylor stepped up a gear.
Ben left Callum heartbroken when he ended things in December (Picture: BBC)
With Callum desperate to make a new career working for the police, Ben tried his best to put his dodgy dealings to one side and be the boyfriend that Callum needed him to be.
But sadly, Ben’s criminal lifestyle wasn’t that easy to give up, and soon Phil was putting the pressure on his son to help him deal with cheating Keanu after he discovered he was the father of Sharon’s baby.
Ben was forced to end things with Callum before Christmas in a bid to protect him (Picture: BBC)
Callum was left devastated when Ben coldly ended things between them just moments after he’d confessed to the the Mitchell hard man that he was in love with him.
Knowing that he needed space from Ben, Callum made the shock decision to leave Walford for a while and spent Christmas away from his friends and family.
But tonight he’s back, and fans couldn’t be happier…
I'm very excited to see new #Ballum scenes this week. #EastEnders
— Michael Stace (@MichaelStace98) January 13, 2020
So Today's the day* its finally arrived, can't for tonight's episode and the rest of the week xxx got my tissues at the ready xx #Ballum #Eastenders #loveislove pic.twitter.com/zE5EQ4FuRL
— Daniel Mcginn (@DanielDanmac15) January 13, 2020
So Callum comes back tonight after 19 days away from the Square and:
– Ben and Kathy are living at the Mitchells.
– Sharon is living with Ian.
– Lola and Lexi live… where? With Jay and Billy?
– Keanu's gone AWOL.He's like – what have I missed? 🤷♀️#Ballum #EastEnders
— BallumFan (Sara 🙋♀️) (@BallumFan) January 13, 2020
It’s been 3 weeks..
Who else thinks Ben’s heart will skip a beat when Callum walks into the car lot? #Ballum #EastEnders pic.twitter.com/mfB3Gn1itK
— Louise MacAllister (@LouiseMacAllis2) January 13, 2020
I peacefully went to sleep last night knowing that Callum would return today 😌 #Eastenders #Ballum
— Rosie (@CallumsBeanie04) January 13, 2020
The day has come. The drought is over. Callum is back. We made it! Congratulations everyone! 🥳 #Eastenders #Ballum @tony_clay76 don’t ever do that to us again! 😘 pic.twitter.com/GduHH6tCdX
— JessM82 (@Safcaliz) January 13, 2020
Oblivious to the fact he is coming home, Ben will be shocked to see Callum tonight when he walks unexpectedly into the car lot.
But will the pair be able to make amends and admit that they’re destined to be together? Or will Ben’s belief that Keanu is dead be too much for him to bear?
Callum and Ben are reunited tonight, but will they get their happy ever after? (Picture: BBC)
The pair are clearly made for one another, but will Callum still be able to love Ben if he knew what he is capable of?
EastEnders airs Monday and Friday at 8pm and Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One.
