Emma Barton has predicted that her character Honey Mitchell will spot the signs of Ben Mitchell\u2019s eating disorder battle in EastEnders<\/a>.<\/p>\n It was confirmed earlier this year that popular character Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) would be suffering from the eating disorder bulimia nervosa<\/a> and viewers have since seen his binge eating, restricting his diet, and periodically purging.<\/p>\n Long-running fans will be aware that Honey Mitchell (Barton) has also suffered from the same eating disorder in her teenage years and it flared up a few years ago during her romantic relationship with love rat dentist Adam Bateman (Stephen Raham-Hughes) before she had to leave the Square for a time to seek treatment.<\/p>\n Speaking to RadioTimes.com<\/a> at the TRIC Awards 2023, actress Emma Barton was asked if the soap would be connecting Honey\u2019s experiences with Ben\u2019s battle with bulimia nervosa.<\/p> \u201cI think Honey will, you know, surely see some signs and recognise what Ben\u2019s going through. I hope so, I hope that she offers him some support. \u201d<\/p>\n Barton also highlighted the importance of the story tackling how eating disorders impact men as well as women, who are traditionally portrayed as sufferers of such disorders.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s just as important,\u201d commented Barton. \u201cYeah, you know, [Max Bowden] is gonna do a cracking job.\u201d<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Barton also spoke about her pleasure at having been reunited full-time with Perry Fenwick since Billy and Honey reconciled as a couple.<\/p>\n \u201cOh, it feels amazing,\u201d revealed Barton. \u201cHe\u2019s my rock, honestly, since day one back in 2005. and he\u2019s just\u2026he\u2019s my best friend and I love him dearly and it\u2019s just lovely.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd we work hard we have our little way of working and\u2026we do like rehearsals together and go and have a cup of tea.\u201d<\/p>\n We\u2019re certainly glad Billy and Honey are back together!<\/p>\n Anyone affected by an eating disorder can find help and support by visiting\u00a0Beat<\/a>, or calling the charity\u2019s helpline on 0808 801 0677.<\/em><\/p>\n Read More<\/strong><\/p>\n EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and from 6am on BBC iPlayer.\u00a0<\/strong>Visit our dedicated\u00a0EastEnders<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0page\u00a0<\/strong>for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers.\u00a0<\/strong>If you\u2019re looking for more to watch, check out our\u00a0<\/strong>TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Streaming Guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Take part in\u00a0the Screen Test<\/a>, a project from Radio Times and the Universities of Sussex and Brighton, to explore the role of television and audio in our lives.<\/strong><\/p>\n Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only \u00a31 with delivery to your home \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>subscribe now<\/strong><\/a>. 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