EastEnders confirms Grant Mitchell return for two huge storylines

Grant Mitchell is set to return to EastEnders this spring, just over a year since his last appearance.

This time, he will find himself thrust into two major storylines, with Grant coming face to face with son Mark Fowler Jnr (Stephen Aaron-Sipple), while also playing a significant part in Nigel Bates’ (Paul Bradley) story.

Ross Kemp shared: ‘I’m truly delighted to be stepping back into Grant Mitchell’s shoes and returning to EastEnders later this year.

‘As well as exploring Grant’s attempts to reconnect with his son Mark, it’s especially an honour to be part of Nigel’s powerful ongoing dementia storyline, which holds deep personal meaning for me due to a close family connection in real life.’

EastEnders Executive Producer, Ben Wadey added: ‘We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Ross back once more to the legendary role of Grant.

‘The Mitchells remain one of EastEnders’ defining dynasties, and we can’t wait to see them reunited again. As always when Grant is around, drama inevitably follows him…’

Grant was back in time with EastEnders’ anniversary this time last year, where he struggled to comprehend the depth of brother Phil’s (Steve McFadden) battle with depression.

Now he will be thrust right back into emotional turmoil, as he has a lot to catch up on with Mark.

Mark and Grant were seen meeting on the show many years back, when the role of Mark was portrayed by Emmerdale’s Joe Tate actor Ned Porteous.

We haven’t seen the characters interact since.

Meanwhile, beloved friend Nigel’s dementia symptoms continue to worsen – and it could be, although not confirmed, that Grant will be back for his final scenes, with Nigel inevitably set to pass away.

However, there is bound to be more at play – when Grant is around, and with so many connections to the past, who knows what will happen?

It is not currently confirmed how long Ross and Grant are back for, but it is said to be an extended stint, Metro understands.