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EastEnders legend Ross Kemp looks unrecognisable with a full head of hair as actor confirms his return to Albert Square for show's 40th anniversary


With his youthful complexion and shock of tousled hair he looks worlds away from the follically challenged hard-man responsible for turning him into a household name.

Ross Kemp will reprise his iconic role as EastEnders legend Grant Mitchell for the first time in nine years when the character returns to Walford for the show's 40th anniversary in February. Ross Kemp will reprise his iconic role as EastEnders legend Grant Mitchell for the first time in nine years when the character returns to Walford for the show's 40th anniversary in February '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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