‪Ballum Part 2 - Ben Gets His Hearing Tested! ‬

[@pb123451508]

I’m in tears. “I really need you”. He needs Callum to support him through this. Praying they find Callum in Thursdays episode

[@Kirichu25]

😖☹😢😭💔

[@Starshii]

Prediction: this storyline is going to bring Max so many award nominations. And all of them will be truly deserved.

[@louisemacallister6561]

Starshii I agree 100%

[@caseyjason-ws3fr]

Yes the first one will be in May

[@adulthumanfemale8666]

Why he didn't win newcomer of the year at the NTAs beats me.

[@louisemacallister6561]

N45441 I know right! Peter Ash from Corrie was good but no where near as good as Max. This storyline will definitely see him up for awards. Only 2 episodes in and he’s already smashing it

[@andrewdrake3240]

@@adulthumanfemale8666 NTA's, it's just the bosses at ITV awarding itself stuff and claiming we the viewer picked it

[@louisemacallister6561]

Ben texting Callum just broke me. This storyline has only just started and I can see Max being nominated for a lot of awards including Best Actor at the Soap Awards. He really is phenomenal 👏🏻👏🏻

[@Kirichu25]

Me too

[@StarrGazer_]

Ben texting "I really need you," to Callum 😭 He is so lost, so disconnected from everything without Callum, to the point that he is even ignoring his health. I can't wait for Ben to find out that Callum is in fact alive. Max Bowden, what a talent. Makes everything that Ben feels so believable. He was robbed at the NTA! But I need Callum back. I NEED a Ballum reunion!!!

[@kylie9687]

Star Gazer Max Bowden is incredible and he deserves every award he’s nominated for (soap awards 2020) I will be voting online and from the magazine. I can’t wait to they find Callum and then Callum with learn sign language (with Lola and Jay) and look after Ben. I’m glad Callum is getting in touch with Frankie to help him. When he texted him I legit awwed

[@Kirichu25]

I agree with you. I even looked for BSL "British Sign Language" is a bit complicated and completely different as ASL "American Sign Language" heck even SSL "Spanish Sign Language" not only that but in every Latin America country different dialects of speaking and sign. Just some info I wanted to throw out there. 😁✌👍

[@michellehegarty5541]

“I really need you” oh Ben bb I’m so sorry. The little pause he does before he texts that line is brilliant. It shows the stress Ben is feeling and that he really needs Callum back. Great little piece of acting from Max. Hopefully Callum will be found on Thursday because it’s getting kind of unbelievable that nobody that knows where he is has mentioned it.

[@thedrunkenelf]

I like how they are already setting up the next plot line. After he finds Callum the next issue will be his surgery. I like how they plan ahead like that.

[@connorfletcher3530]

Maybe the surgery will fix the hearing

[@azbreed]

@@connorfletcher3530 Cochlear implants don't fix hearing exactly. They provide the brain with a new way of hearing, it is electrical impulses. It takes the brain time and listening therapy to adjust to the new input. It isn't an immediate fix, but since Ben has had hearing and language, he is a prime candidate and would probably adjust/learn pretty quickly.

[@theglowup9623]

The waiting time for surgery could be months and he may not want it. I think the next step is discussing options

[@lauracostelloe4068]

@@connorfletcher3530 They dont fix hearing completely though.

[@sophiegraves3529]

‘I really need you.” Omfg I can’t even- I swear, when he gets Callum back he NEEDS to say to him ‘I love you’ bcs if he doesn’t I’m gonna curl up into a tiny ball and cry. I hate the fact that it isn’t on on Wednesdays. I CANT WAIT UNTIL THURSDAY 😫😫😫

[@theresabruebaker1030]

I'm glad Jay told Lola about Ben's hearing loss. With Callum still missing he'll need both of their support. With each passing day he's becoming more despondent. They need to bring Callum home now. His last message says it all. I really need you...💔😭💔😭

[@theresabruebaker1030]

@@juliaoliveira-rebic1850 Is the reunion tomorrow?

[@theresabruebaker1030]

@@juliaoliveira-rebic1850 Hoping for tonight🤞

[@cabahab2996]

By Thursday he losing his mind and attacking the police he's fallen so hard for Callum even Jay and Lola had to use Callum to get him to the doctors saying Callum would want him too ....x x x x 💓💛💙💜

[@gabybladen5803]

"I really need you" Aaaaaaand there goes what was left of my heart

[@jk-gx6nc]

This is so heartbreaking to watch and his text messages to Callum really made me want to cry.They both need each other so much and I really want them to reunite. Even though Ben has jay and Lola, the person he really wants is callum. My heart is breaking for the both of them

[@desireealexam]

Ben wants and needs the love and affection only Callum can give him (no sexual innuendo intended!). 🥺💔

[@Kirichu25]

@@desireealexam you're right

[@theresabruebaker1030]

@@desireealexam You're so right. They're connected

[@wilsonnabing2766]

Omg!!!! That txt "i really need u" is really heartbreaking!

[@kylie9687]

I swear to god I don’t know how I would cope without your channel. I love your channel with a passion. See when I’m not at home being able to watch EE on tv, I’m in accommodation with no way of seeing it. This is the only fan channel that actually uploads Eastenders clips every day (barring Wednesday). If it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t be be able to keep updating on certain characters aka the beales and Ben and Callum So thank you and please never stop gifting us with these clips Also when Ben texted Callum saying “I really need you” I legit awwwed

[@zebra5702]

Aww, You’re Welcome! I’m glad I could help ❤️

[@kylie9687]

Zebra5702 you help more than you know☺️❤️

[@ChrisThomas_]

Thank you for uploading these! I don't follow EE at all and don't have the time to watch it every day. I love this storyline though, thank you for sharing!

[@zebra5702]

You’re Welcome 😊

[@phylasvell]

Calling it now. When he reunites with callum he’s gonna say “i love you”.

[@aliceadams3387]

This is so good though! Amazing acting ✨

[@MerimaTropoja]

All Ben cares about is finding Callum, he doesn't even care that he's deaf💔 he loves him so much....I need a spectacular reunion with a I love you from Ben. Oh we have Callum's number, should we call him😉

[@chenzhou7288]

Acting deaf must be an incredible experience, I wonder if they distort the sound during Max’s filming to make it more realistic like what we heard in the episode, or max actually heard the words during filming and just pretend he doesn’t hear them

[@sonnguyen-it4fs]

“I really need you”. Well...That’s enough for now. But just bring them back already. Please!!!!!

[@juankabaker]

I guess what we wanted to write was: I really LOVE you, but Ben is Ben. He is too afraid to feel in love. My heart keeps on bleeding, Max, what a super Great performer. Zebra, you are a legend

[@nikko__5850]

That text broke me💔💔 Hopefully they find Callum this weekend! Ben sure needs his support and love right now.

[@pinkplum3379]

Thank you. Oooohhhh!!! “I really need you.” That broke me. Enough! Jay, Lola, Stuart, any and everybody in Walford, go get Callum. Enough of this nonsense.

[@desireealexam]

Pink Plum THIS!! 👆🏻👆🏻😫😫😫

[@HorrorGirlNat]

Ben needs Callum so much right now and Callum being all alone in so much pain 😢😭

[@veroniquel.6432]

I'm sorry I'm looking for you I'll find you I really need you. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@kylie9687]

Véronique Latchia I KNOW RIGHT🥰😭

[@desireealexam]

Omg omg 😭😭😭💔💔💔

[@Jojohoward.]

I’m sorry I’m looking for you I’ll find you I really need you Those messages literally ripped my heart out 😭

[@quocbao1989]

I know they're the hottest couple right now. But do the writers need to torture them so much before letting them back together??? I can't bear it anymore, so painful and hurtful to see them both suffering like that. Please let Ballum be whole. 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤😭😭😭

[@sdrxke]

Ben needs Callum but Callum is gonna be all shellshocked and potentially really injured after his ordeal. They’ll fix each other it’ll be fine I’m sure hah hah help I’m losing my mind

[@briansmylie]

No, I have something in my eye.

[@loveraias2786]

🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@desireealexam]

Awww 🥺😭💔

[@Rheinmeister09]

Poor Ben. I wonder will the cochlear implant restore most of his hearing or at least enough so that he still maintains his independence.

[@GinaSigillito]

Rheinmeister09 it doesn't restore normal hearing, but transmits messages to the brain. I hope they explain this more as the story goes on.

[@Rheinmeister09]

Gina Sigillito what sort of messages? To reduce the impact of certain sounds on what’s left of his hearing? So that means the hearing loss is permanent?

[@GinaSigillito]

Rheinmeister09 it is permanent but it basically transmits sounds as messages to the brain. So it's not exact like normal hearing. There are some good sites that explain a little more but i want them to explain it on the show because not many people will know about this.

[@Rheinmeister09]

@@GinaSigillito Something like this. "How Do Cochlear Implants Work? Cochlear implants convert speech and environmental sounds into electrical signals, bypass damaged hair cells in the inner ear, and send these signals to the hearing nerve. The implant consists of a small electronic device, which is surgically implanted under the skin behind the ear and an external speech processor and microphone, which are worn behind the ear. The microphone picks up sound and the speech processor translates it into distinctive electrical signals. These ‘codes’ are transmitted across the skin to the implanted electrodes in the cochlea. The electrodes’ signals stimulate the auditory nerve fibers to send information to the brain where it is interpreted as meaningful sound."

[@GinaSigillito]

Rheinmeister09 right. I hope they explain it for the audience because I think a lot of people think they're like hearing aids but they're very different.

[@badlydrawnavocado2569]

I shouldn’t be watching this. I really, REALLY shouldn’t. My chest’s already in a knot...

[@kellylakey3920]

Okay them text broke me

[@ronbrock6153]

So Phil knows where Callum is supposed to be. Why does he not tell Stewart (from here forward Lurch), to go relook????? By the way to my friends who do not live in the states: Lurch is a character from a a television show The Addams Family. Look it up and I am sure you will get a kick out of it. I am currently watching RobRon, am 20/01/2017. Danny Miller is amazing, but I suspect Max is going to put a challenge up on the same footing. Both amazing actors. So my to date viewing Emmerdale: I have only followed Aaron and Robert up to 20/01/2017. Eastenders : I have only watched Ballum from start to present. People of the Valley: Iolo and William, then Iolo and Tyler todate. Anything else you all would suggest. I live in the States and our soaps suck especially for gay male story lines. Cheers and thnx, Again Zebra you rock

[@thomasdavid7364]

Ffs Ben maybe go check where Keanu said he was a second time just in case Shirley missed something? (which we as the audience know she has) I wouldn't be like "Oh I know Keanu insisted he was there but Shirley said she looked and it was empty! Nah I won't go and check myself"

[@theglowup9623]

No one told ben about the warehouse! Phil and shirley never said. Ben was deaf by the time keanu tried to tell him. As soon as someone actually tells him hell go

[@mechellemybell1000]

My poor children

[@TrungTran-yg3uv]

How long has Callum been missing at this point? 10 days??

[@theresabruebaker1030]

Feels like ten years 😕

[@itsonlysound]

3

[@desireealexam]

It has been since 1/24, hasn’t it?! 🥺😳

[@CeciliaHedegaard12]

Almost 3 weeks

[@Maya-xv6wh]

omg , i remembered when my boyfriend dead i kept to call my his mobile number for one year 💔 miss him.

[@Laurajs88]

I’m really confused!! How long was Callum actually kidnapped/missing for? As the boat crash was on Valentine’s Day so I’m guessing keanu took Callum the day before(13th) but then on Ben’s phone the date said 25th so was Callum missing all that time?

[@kendon0923]

How many days are passing with Callum down there?

[@hargon3291]

Ok everyone, I have one question: Where is Callum phone now?

[@Maya-xv6wh]

i meant ( call his..)

[@kembalibersatuchannel3249]

Sorry.. my heart broken and tear.. 😢😢

[@aaronwyatt5303]

No,he can’t be deaf.That is very heartbreaking for me.

[@aaronwyatt5303]

Hope so

[@sahaben]

💔

[@beccacostelloe04]

What will the surgery do though?

[@beccacostelloe04]

@@juliaoliveira-rebic1850 He won't be able to ever hear properly again though will he?

[@beccacostelloe04]

@@juliaoliveira-rebic1850 It will help him a bit I guess.

[@beccacostelloe04]

@@juliaoliveira-rebic1850 A little bit is better than nothing, Ben needs Callum ASAP so he can comfort him :(

[@beccacostelloe04]

@@juliaoliveira-rebic1850 Thanks, I knew it wouldn't anyway. X

[@cmaj129]

omw