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EastEnders’ Max Bowden fuels speculation he’s dating co-star Shona McGarty

The co-stars are growing closer

EastEnders star Max Bowden has been spotted spending the night at co-star Shona McGarty’s house.

The Ben Mitchell actor is expecting a baby with his ex girlfriend.

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Max Bowden spent time at co-star Shona’s house according to reports (Credit: Splash)

However it has been reported that Max and Shona have grown close in recent times.

And now The Sun has published pictures of Max with claims he spent the night.

A source told the newspaper: “They spend as much time together as they can.

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“Most nights or mornings Max is seen entering or leaving Shona’s home. He wears the same clothes most days.

“They have tried to keep their relationship a secret and they drive into the EastEnders set separately.

“But anybody who sees them together can see how they feel about each other.”

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EastEnders star Max Bowden spends night at co-star’s home

A source previously told the publication: “They’ve tried to keep their relationship quiet.”

They said the pair started out as friends, but have “grown closer” and claimed they “don’t want to make a big fuss of things.”

However another pal insisted the pair really are just good friends.

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Shona McGarty plays Whitney Dean in EastEnders (Credit: Splash)

The pal shared: “Shona and Max have been friends for years now but they’re absolutely not in a relationship.

“Shona has been a great support for Max over the last couple of months and has been a shoulder for him to cry on.

“Who knows what could happen in the future but for now they’re just good friends.”

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Max is currently expecting his first baby with his ex girlfriend Roisin.

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