BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Entertainment Daily 18 May 2019, 18:05 By Entertainment Daily 18 May 2019, 18:05 EastEnders fans convinced Halfway is Ben Mitchell's secret lover Halfway and Ben could be the Square's hot new couple EastEnders Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Entertainment Daily 18 May 2019, 18:05 By Entertainment Daily 18 May 2019, 18:05 EastEnders fans are convinced Halfway is Ben Mitchell’s secret lover. In last night’s episode viewers watched intrigued as Halfway struggled to cope after lying about his leg injury to avoid going back to the army. Halfway hit the bottle over his injury lies (Credit: BBC) He went to the playground where he sat on a swing and hit his leg with a bottle, showing his anguish on his face. But despite thinking he was alone, it was revealed a troubled looking Ben was watching him concerned. The scene, coupled with the news Ben will get a new love interest, amid his seeing a man known only as Pecs Guy in his phone, was enough to convince fans that something is going on. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Read more: EastEnders viewers convinced Ben Mitchell is having an affair with Chantelle’s husband Gray One said: “After tonight’s episode, I think Ben’s secret lover is likely to be Halfway.” A second said: “Either that, or pecs guy was a random and Halfway is next on the agenda. It would explain the strange interaction between them when Ben first returned.”Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your EastEnders newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. A third tweeted: “I think that Ben’s secret lover is Halfway! #EastEnders” Ben watched Halfway with concern on his face (Credit: BBC) Another added: “I do think it will be Callum.” A fifth said: “Halfway is the only one I can think of really and it makes sense.” However, despite the scene between Ben and Halfway, other viewers are still convinced his mystery man is Gray Atkins, Chantelle’s husband. Read more: Why EastEnders Gillian Wright did not shave her head for Jean Slater’s cancer story One fan said: “I’m confident it will be revealed that Gray and Ben are banging. Of course Gray is in the closet with wife and kids and this will lead to tons of story #EastEnders” And the actress who plays her, Jessica Plummer, is all for it telling The Sun: “Oh my God that would be awesome.” She then added: “Well I’m not sure about Chantelle, but like Jessica thinks that’s awesome, if the writers haven’t thought of that, they should maybe consider it.” Do you think Halfway could be Ben’s secret lover? Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think! Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Entertainment Daily 18 May 2019, 18:05 By Entertainment Daily 18 May 2019, 18:05 Previous Story Next Story