Ben Mitchell after Dean Wicks?

Although Ben Mitchell is in a 'relationship' with Abi Branning and having a 'bit on the side' with Paul Coker, it's neither of those two that he actually wants. Harry who plays Ben has set his sights on Dean Wicks.

It was only recently that Ben and Paul's funeral parlour scene caused 49 people to complain to Ofcom, Discussing his hopes for more controversy in future storylines, Reid told the Daily Star: "Do you know what I'd love to see? I'd love it if Ben went after an older straight guy and tried to turn him.

"Someone like Dean would be a good one to target. It would be an amazing storyline."

Reid also admitted that he has had some "great feedback" from the gay community for his role as Ben and added that he feels sad gay actors are refusing to come out in Hollywood for fear of missing out on leading roles.

He said: "I'm a straight guy playing a gay role. There is no reason why it can't work the other way around.

"It's all down to acting. It's rubbish if people in Hollywood won't give openly gay actors a chance."

EastEnders continues tonight at 8pm on BBC One.