Posted: 23:57, July 2, 2022 | Updated: 00:50, July 3, 2022
Max Bowden and Shona McGarty reportedly put on a loving display at a bowling alley on Saturday following his split from pregnant girlfriend Roisin Buckle. The EastEnders stars, who play Ben Mitchell and Whitney Dean respectively, are said to have spent the evening at the Hollywood Bowl in Stevenage before sharing a kiss. It is claimed Max, 27, and Shona, 30, have made no secret of their romance despite previously insisting they were ‘just good friends’. ‘Were kissing’: Max Bowden and Shona McGarty reportedly put on a public display of affection at a bowling alley on Saturday A source, who claimed to have witnessed the pair locking lips, told the Sun: “They were kissing and getting emotional – they weren’t trying to cover up that they’re a couple.” The pair first got together in May after Shona split from fiancé Ryan Harris, 38, in January and Max from his pregnant girlfriend Roisin, it was previously reported. Max was later spotted leaving Shona’s house in the early hours of the morning, prompting a close friend to insist they were ‘not related’. Loved up: The EastEnders stars, who play Ben Mitchell and Whitney Dean, enjoyed a romantic night out at the Hollywood Bowl in Stevenage before sharing a kiss A week later, Max and Sona were spotted holding hands at a kebab shop together. At this year’s British Soap Awards, which took place in June, Max and Shona sat next to each other but did not walk the red carpet together. Due to the couple being in the spotlight for so many years, a source claimed that Max and Shona are trying to handle their relationship “sensitively” and keep it low-key. Max, 27, and Shona, 30, have made no secret of their romance despite previously insisting they were ‘just good friends’ (pictured in character) Max and Shona are said to be ‘crazy about each other’ and ‘inseparable’ on the set of EastEnders after he split from his pregnant girlfriend Ruisin Buckle. Despite not being together, the former couple vowed to raise the child together despite their split. But a friend of Roisin revealed she felt “humiliated and disrespected” by her ex’s closeness with his fellow cast member. Exciting: A source who saw the pair lock lips told The Sun: “They were kissing passionately too – they weren’t trying to cover up that they’re a couple” (Shona pictured in character) Max was later spotted leaving his co-stars’ house in the early hours of the morning, prompting a close friend to insist they “had no relationship” (Max pictured in character) A friend told the Sun: “They split earlier this year. No one else was involved, it just didn’t work. “Max and Ruizine remained good friends and were thrilled when she found out she was pregnant. “They are determined to support the child and support each other. It’s been a tough year for Max, so he was happy to hear he was going to be a dad. He is really excited about the future. MailOnline has contacted representatives for Shona and Max for comment. Ex: Max and Shona are acting ‘crazy about each other’ and ‘inseparable’ on EastEnders set after split from pregnant girlfriend Ruisin Buckle (pictured) Throwback: The red-haired beauty is believed to be single after splitting from electrician fiance Ryan Harris in January 2020
