#tony clay

[j-nightingalesb1tch]

[callumsangel]

Max talking about Tony is my fav thing 🥹

[tweedledumandtweedlebum]

Ballum won Best Partnership

Ballum love triumphs again 💙💙

[ballumville]

still on the floor...😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰😋😋😋

[benxcallumforever]

We can always count on Max. Also, Jay's grief beard is gone

[aaronsbisexualsugden]

Max Bowdens insta is an absolute gift…

[leximitchells]

the ballum flat… the wedding pick to the left of jamie… lexi’s drawing of her with ben and callum… callum’s suit era continues to be the best thing to ever happen to me… i love them the most

[susieskinner93]

💙💙

[henryspearl]

my heart can’t cope

[likethemtrashy]

I know I'm late. I'm just seeing that Ben apparently went to jail. After reading other posts in the ballum tags I'm glad I didn't watch any of the last few episodes. The last episode I saw, they were on the couch, cuddling, talking about working on things together and taking their time. Ben is talking about seeing a therapist and safe within Callums arms. I think I want that to be my last good memory and emotions on ballum. Loving on each other and working on making their relationship stronger. I'm sad about Max exist on the show. It's so rare to get a pair of amazing actors that have wonderful chemistry together, creating something that is just irreplaceable. It was a bumpy ride, however, Max and Tony were remarkable together and made the journey worth it. I am going to miss their stories together.

[josephgraham]

20.06.2023

[callumsangel]

everyone say thank you max!

[tweedledumandtweedlebum]

I just can't stop thinking about what an EE writer has recently posted online about current storylines. If I remember correctly, he claimed they're working hard to keep the show fresh and relevant - or something along those lines.

Therefore, I should assume they will soon get rid of Ballum (well... they have been in the process of making them irrelevant for quite some time now, actually) because the novelty has worn off and the audience can no longer relate to them or their relationship.

I can't even find the words to express how insulting that statement sounds to me.

They're telling me that the ordeal of an SA survivor - a male survivor at that - getting professional help, learning to accept and live with his trauma - and possibly getting justice, one day - would be of no interest to the audience.

They're telling me that said survivor and his husband (who loves him unconditionally) endeavoring to overcome their intimacy issues and slowly rebuilding their physical connection, despite inevitable triggers and setbacks, would be in no way relevant to viewers.

They're telling me that watching these two husbands raise THEIR(!) motherless daughter and navigate through the troubled waters of teenage life, helping her develop her potential, always supporting her despite their own personal struggles, possibly arguing because of different parenting styles, would not resonate with anybody in the public.

They want me to believe that nobody would relate to a young man struggling with an eating disorder (but willing to do whatever it takes to get better) who is currently in therapy, and who is inevitably faced with issues such as lack of control, anxiety, feelings of shame and guilt.

They are seriously stating that they don't know what to do with a character who's a detective, somebody who could provide endless opportunities to explore the social/economic/cultural roots of a number of common offences (and a sensitive, kind-hearted copper, who would empathise with at least some of the offenders, and thus feel conflicted about his job).

So, I'm confused..., what exactly is considered 'fresh and relevant' in their universe?

[ballumville]

That's the Ballum scene that made me fall wildly in love with their love story...💖💘😍🥰🌈

[lustystarfish]

Is it possible TC is leaving too, but it just hasn't been leaked? The same way that Mitch was a surprise exit?

It's the only way Ballum could have a happy ending. If TC is staying, we know the exit SL will be devastating.

[callum-highway-mitchell]

Even though this was upsetting I just want to say THANK YOU! Thank you to everyone who is or has been apart of this community

Thank you to this fandom and these characters and all of you!

I will forever treasure this community the wonderful things everyone has created across the years in this fandom. I will always be able to look back on all of the happiness I’ve found here and I’m so grateful

Over and out ✌️💙