And in coming episodes, he’s set to make a surprise admission which could impact his future greatly.
Recently, Ben came to realise that his hearing had deteriorated once more, leaving him unable to make out even the slightest sounds.
Scared and feeling isolated, he decided to keep the revelation to himself, but it could have dire consequences.
In scenes that will air next week before the BBC soap is taken off-air due to the coronavirus lockdown, Ben will collapse and land himself in hospital.
After battling a fever, Callum is worried Ben isn’t getting better and gives him some strong medication to help before heading off to work.
source: express.co.uk