THINGS arent looking rosy for Ballum fans this Christmas in EastEnders as brand new spoiler pictures tease heartbreak could be on the cards for the couple.
Ben Mitchell is set to help his dad murder the real father of Sharons baby this festive season after promising Callum Highway hed leave the criminal world behind – but is this the reason for their argument and do they actually split?
Callum hands Ben a Christmas present with a cold stare in EastEnders
Are Ben and Callum going to split in EastEnders?
Sorry EastEnders fans, it looks like Ben and Callum could be heading for splitsville sooner than expected.
In fact, new pictures show Callum and Ben having a tense discussion out on the Square on Christmas Eve.
Callum can be seen handing Ben his Christmas present, but his cold stare suggests theres bad news for the boys over the festive season.
But with exact details of the conversation being kept firmly under wraps, fans will have to tune in to find out whether its the end of the road for the couple.
Ben and Callum argue in the Square in EastEnders
Why would Ben and Callum split in EastEnders?
Ben and Callums road to romance has been anything but smooth.
The pair first slept together while Callum was still hiding his sexuality and engaged to Whitney Dean.
Then, just as they made their relationship official last month, Callums revelation that he wanted to join the police left their relationship at rock bottom.
But they remained together after Ben promised to turn a new leaf and leave his criminal life behind – with fans convinced that thecouple were now stronger than ever.
However, Ben is set to throw another spanner in the works this festive season after vowing to help his dad Phil discover who the real father of Sharons baby is.
Given Bens recent promise to say goodbye to the criminal life to please Callum, his huge part in Phils revenge plan isnt likely to go down so well with his lover.
Last nights episode saw Ben and Phil convince themselves that Jack Branning is the father of Sharons baby.
Later, Ben was seen enjoying some time at Winter Wonderland with Callum, Lola, Lexi and Jay.
But the camera was quick to pan to Phil brooding with a gun and plotting his bloody revenge against Jack.
If Callum finds out Ben is involved in Jack or Keanu’s downfall, its most likely hell dump his boyfriend there and then.
But fans will have to tune in to find out whether Phil’s revenge is the cause of their lovers tiff, or whether another spanner is thrown into the works.
What do Ballum fans think about a split?
Ballum have an army of fans who are waiting with bated breath for the pair’s first Christmas together.
With rumours of the split spreading ahead of the festivities, fans have taken to Twitter to express their certainty that Ben and Callum wont be breaking up.
One fan tweeted: “There’s just too much else going on! Ben’s family are in disarray, there’s so much we don’t know about all the players yet. Ben’s bound to be devastated by his dad and sister both being cheated on. A #Ballum split would be OTT with all the other stuff me thinks.”
Another fan added: “I honestly don’t think #Ballum will split up at Xmas, too much going on!”
A third tweeted: “Think they gonna have an argument which will leave them both heartbroken- but not 4 long- they both soon realise they can’t live without each other.”
Other fans took to Twitter to express their dismay at the possibility of a Ballum breakup.
One fan tweeted: “They are given like couple minutes of screen time and 5 seconds of happiness – wish it could last a little bit longer.”
Another added: “@bbceastenders after spending so much to get Callum & Ben together why would @bbceastenders want to split them up!”
