EastEnders icon to make dramatic return in coming months

• Ross Kemp is set to reprise his iconic role as Grant Mitchell in EastEnders for a short stint this spring.
• Grant's return is prompted by his estranged son Mark, marking their first reunion since Mark discovered his true parentage.
• The storyline will also intertwine with the deteriorating health of long-time family friend Nigel, promising explosive drama.
• Kemp expressed his delight at returning, noting the personal significance of Nigel's dementia storyline due to a close family connection.
• This will be Grant's first appearance since February 2025, when he briefly returned for the show's 40th anniversary.

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Ross Kemp confirmed for ‘explosive’ EastEnders return as Grant Mitchell