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EastEnders legend 'back with a bang' as he returns for anniversary episodes after eight years away
EastEnders are welcoming back huge stars to celebrate their 40th year on-screen and the legend that is Grant Mitchell will also be making his 'explosive' return in 2025
'Sharongate' was one of EastEnders' biggest storylines (Image: BBC)Viewers believed Grant might end up back in Walford because in recent episodes his brother Phil, currently struggling, estranged best friend Nigel back on the Square, and ex-wife Sharon now dating his long lost cousin Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian), and EastEnders have said Grant’s return will be ‘nothing short of explosive’. Chris Clenshaw, Executive Producer added: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Ross Kemp back to EastEnders as he reprises the legendary role of Grant Mitchell. Whilst I’m not currently revealing exactly what brings Grant back to Walford, I can say that his return will play a significant part in the show’s 40th anniversary, and will make up many moments of truly unmissable TV.”
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