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IT'S been an explosive year in Walford and one soap superfan has totted up exactly how many ‘duff duffs’ each character earned, revealing who had the most dramatic 2019.

Ben Mitchell, who returned to Walford in April played by newcomer Max Bowden, is the king of the infamous cliffhangers, racking up an impressive 23 duff duffs.

Ben Mitchell, played by Max Bowden, had the most 'duff duff' moments in EastEnders last year
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Ben Mitchell, played by Max Bowden, had the most 'duff duff' moments in EastEnders last yearCredit: BBC

The bad boy’s comeback shook up the Square – and Whitney’s wedding plans - when he started an affair with Callum. ‘Ballum’s’ sizzling chemistry earned them a duff duff that thrilled fans when they kissed for the first time.

But the one that left viewers on the edge of their seats came when Hunter had the Queen Vic on lockdown and a shot rang out, placing Ben as the potential victim.

The cliffhanger count, put together by ‘Enders fan Tomski12 in the Digital Spy soaps forum, also showed a high quota of duffage for Walford icon Mel Owen (Tamzin Outhwaite) and long-suffering Sharon Mitchell (Letitia Dean).

Mel Owen, played by Tamzin Outhwaite, came in at a close second
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Mel Owen, played by Tamzin Outhwaite, came in at a close secondCredit: BBC

It’s no surprise because the two glamorous frenemies had a show-stealing year, culminating in a dramatic car chase.

Mel started 2019 fighting for her life as bigamist groom Ray tried to strangle her with her wedding veil.

She later ran him over and buried him, leaving her son Hunter to finish the murderous job.

Sharon, played by Letitia Dean, also had a dramatic year
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Sharon, played by Letitia Dean, also had a dramatic yearCredit: BBC
Sharon enjoyed a steamy fling with toyboy Keanu
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Sharon enjoyed a steamy fling with toyboy KeanuCredit: BBC

Sharon had a scandalous time of it too, embarking on a steamy affair with toyboy Keanu – and was caught in a dramatic cliffhanger when Lisa told Phil Mitchell he wasn’t the father of their baby.

But one of Sharon’s biggest duff duffs came in November when Mel tried to get revenge on the Mitchells in a tell-all speakerphone call to reveal Sheanugate.

After a car chase with Sharon, Mel escaped the burning wreckage of her car, then walked straight into the path of an oncoming truck while hallucinating about her dead son Hunter.

Mick Carter, played by Danny Dyer, clocked up just two 'duff duff' moments
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Mick Carter, played by Danny Dyer, clocked up just two 'duff duff' momentsCredit: BBC
Ian Beale, played by Adam Woodyatt, had a fairly quiet year only clocking up one 'duff duff'
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Ian Beale, played by Adam Woodyatt, had a fairly quiet year only clocking up one 'duff duff'Credit: BBC

She clocked up 21 duff duffs before her tragic demise.

EastEnders stalwarts Ian Beale, Shirley Carter and Alfie Moon are among those who’ve had a peaceful year with only one duff duff apiece and the usually dramatic Carter family have had a quieter time than usual, with troubled Mick clocking up just two.

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