Max Bowden Interview - Life Stories, Reveals if he was sacked, struggles on EastEnders and more

Actor Max Bowden joins me to chat about his career so far, Joining Waterloo Road, Being cast as Ben Mitchell on EastEnders and why he left.
Max opens up about some personal life stories.

[@alexkane3606]

as long as Max is happy I can deal with him not being Ben Mitchell. You are seriously missed as Ben Max because your acting was amazing. Thank you to everyone involved for the interview. 🥰😍😘😊☺️😉🤩

[@justaperson2222]

Max is a brillant actor. I really miss him on Eastenders. I hope he can return one day 😢

[@barbaraswingle5114]

You ain't alone on that

[@JasonYTReal]

@@barbaraswingle5114well he has just confirmed on this interview that it might become a reality

[@harbzsquadings2277]

prolly will on the 40th anniversary

[@BallumCentral]

Such an amazing interview! Max was so open, honest and brave ❤️ I’ve been so upset since he left his role as Ben in EE, but now hearing why in his own words I totally understand and am glad he did so. Being healthy mentally and physically should always be the priority and I hope somewhere down the line we will see him back on the Square and creating absolute unmatched chemistry and magic with Tony again! Thank you Max for all your incredible hard work for 5 years! I hope to see you in Birdsong this autumn. Hearing you are in a much better place now puts a big smile on my face. Keep shining & thriving, Max! ❤️ Big thank you to Lewis as well, not just for the interview, but for being such a respectful interviewer and letting your guest talk too.

[@cjwinchester1206]

@@BallumCentral ❤️

[@siennacazalet5014]

What a fantastic interview! Kudos to Lewis Nicholls for being so knowledgable about Max's career, and asking such insightful questions. And kudos to Max for being so open with his answers. 🙌

[@matthewdonovan1240]

Max will always be Ben in my eyes, even when he's not in EE. Even watching this I feel I'm watching Ben getting interviewed. He plays him that well.

[@toastedtcake2947]

I never thought anyone could play the role of Ben Mitchell as well as Harry Reid did. I loved Harry Reid’s portrayal of the character. He was my favorite and I was biased when Max first started playing the role as Ben Mitchell. But he grew on me! I ended up really liking him as Ben Mitchell and would be happy if he came back to play him again.

[@BallumOfficial]

Thank you for a great interview! Max seems so much happier and relaxed now. It's good to see ❤❤

[@MarieG.-kz7ng]

Max inspires me so much with his honesty and self-reflection. This was a great interview!

[@anamorphosys85]

Thank you for this excellent interview, Lewis Nicholls. It puts everything into perspective and I'm glad that Max Bowden gets the opportunity to tell his story. It's completely understandable that he had to take care of himself after playing Ben in EE for 5 years. With some of the darkest and most dramatic storylines, it was only inevitable that they were taking their toll on his physical and mental health. It makes me feel glad to see him in a better state of mind now and I hope he continues to shine in all the projects to come. Thank you, Max, for having given your absolute all portraying Ben Mitchell. You and Tony Clay made Ballum justice and so credible! #ballum

[@cjwinchester1206]

Awesome interview! Much love to Max ❤ I hope to see you back as Ben one day.

[@ninoj3774]

Max said he would consider coming back, but from his interview I got the feeling that he would only consider it if it was the last option. It seems to me that it was a very tiring job that took up a lot of his life. Even the actress who played Lolla said she wouldn't work on a soap again because it's too exhausting. He was the best Ben and I loved Ballum, but I hope he shines in other roles and places and doesn't have to go back to the show. Great interview.

[@GinaSigillito]

@@ninoj3774 very well said. I feel the same way. Max is such a versatile actor and I’m looking forward to him doing other things. Soaps are grueling.

[@ninoj3774]

@@GinaSigillito Yeah. In this interview, he says that after the play he's about to do, he's going to rest and that his next projects will be chosen if they allow him to spend more time with his son. He's very talented. He deserves to play several other characters and work somewhere that doesn't consume his life. These last few months he seems so happy and lighter.

[@neandertalheroo]

Fantastic interview, the one I've been looking for for a long time🖤

[@olsxz]

max is incredible, my fave actor and top class person. inspiration forever

[@ksair6399]

Thanks for the honesty and candidness Max! I too have missed you as Ben, but it helps to hear from YOU that the time away was needed. Wish you the best and I’ll keep up with your career. ❤

[@MaritaLeane]

Loved this interview, Max is an amazing talent and a lovely guy 💕

[@janeprince656]

Now I feel better about the whole Ben / Max abrupt departure. It's been wonderful to see Max looking so well and happy. Thank you so much for arranging the interview Lewis. 😀

[@anthonyridgley1819]

Max lost his way after his mate died, annoyed that the crew didnt get him help he was clearly crying out for it but glad he looks and sounds alot happier and in a better place now...

[@richk1109]

I’m glad he’s doing better

[@paramandium]

Thanks for such a great interview. I found it so inspiring ❤ would love to see you back as Ben Mitchell when you're ready Max.

[@nesa2000]

I “met” Max as half of Ballum. Ballum was an amazing pairing of characters and, with Tony Clay, of two talented actors. EE is far less interesting without them together. The chemistry between them was magic, in my opinion.

[@sarpovbuckleycohen]

I really appreciate your presence in EE. It is already clear that storylines like those is quite exhausting, can't even imagine how exhausting it must be filming them in terms of time, emotions etc. Tbh I don't even watch the show, I just ran into Ballum edits one day and here I am. But as I kept watching I got extremely moved by the genuine and inspirational acting. Hope to see you on Birdsong. Take care 🖖

[@GinaSigillito]

Great interview. Max is a class act.

[@MsFtw2012]

An incredibly honest and incredibly humble person Max Bowden is. Such a top-tier talent as well. Huge respect to Max.

[@paulcrocker691]

Great interview

[@cg2135]

I love you, Max! So happy to see you’re doing so well. #Ballum forever ❤️

[@letstalkcriterion]

great interview and he is a jobbing actor at the end of day - i wish him well with his future projects.

[@kerryholland5879]

Good luck and best wishes for your future heading a different direction now xxxx

[@barbaraswingle5114]

Thank you lewis for taking time to talk to max I hope he talks about being screw over by eastenders

[@GaryWh-js5vk]

Of course he will return to Eastenders unless BBC has another project lined up for him. When he turns 40, I’d like to see him play Hercule Poirot. He’s got the looks for it and hopefully managed to learn the Belgian accent. Incredibly talented, he is a David Suchet in the making.

[@kerryholland5879]

great show your presence in EE is appreciated keep resting as you can look white as a ghost x

[@carolinereeve7927]

Great interview

[@nickpalmer3076]

Interesting interview

[@nigelgroves-or1yj]

is this the 10 millionth ben,

[@eveb843]

Max Bowden (Ben) was my favorite actor in Eastenders, when he left it just wasnt the same, so i dont watch it any longer, miss Callum too...👎🏻..

[@DedeRoberts-j6n]

I liked Max’s Ben but I disagree saying he was the best Ben, Harry Reids portrayal was more liked and had better onscreen chemistry with Jamie (jay)

[@justaperson2222]

That’s not true. Max won more awards than any other Ben actor and his onscreen chemistry with Jamie was brilliant, same as with the rest of the mitchell family. He was by far the best ben.

[@shaunc4518]

Lol that is such a lie. Max literally won numerous awards and Ballum became the biggest soap couple for 5 years and won multiple awards for their partnership.

[@JordanjamesX]

​@@justaperson2222Harry Reid definitely the best Ben Mitchell on EastEnders. What big awards did Bowden win? Max never won the big awards like a British soap award he always lost. Sure he won some tacky award from Inside Soap magazine but that isn't prestigious.

[@justaperson2222]

@@JordanjamesXWhat big awards did Harry Reid win? 😄

[@paramandium]

​@JordanjamesX why do you comment on so many max bowden and ballum videos when you clearly hate him? Do you spend your time trawling youtube for his videos just so you can shit talk him? maybe take up some other hobby you absolute weirdo.