EastEnders Grant Mitchell's return plot 'sealed' ahead of 'explosive' scenes
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With EastEnders legend Grant Mitchell soon making an epic return to the BBC soap, fans think they know what leads to the twist. Ross Kemp is reprising his role as the Walford hardman, nine years after his last appearance on the show. Soap boss Chris Clenshaw has teased his comeback sets the way for some "explosive" scenes, with the return a huge part of the anniversary episodes.
The soap celebrates its 40th birthday next month, with Honey and Billy Mitchell's wedding day taking centre stage, as well as the whodunnit reveal after Cindy Beale's attack. Amid Phil Mitchell's loneliness storyline, his sibling Grant is about to make a surprise arrival.
It follows the return of the brothers' former best pal Nigel Bates who is hiding something of his own. Bosses are keeping quiet as to what brings Grant back, while fans of the show have already begun sharing their theories. With the Mitchells concerned for Phil and some highly emotional scenes on the way, many viewers think he will return to Walford to help his brother in his time of need. Then there's Nigel who is also sparking concern, so might Grant come back to see him?.
After Executive Producer Chris teased: "his return will play a significant part in the show’s 40th anniversary", some fans believed he might feature in a twist with former flame Sharon Watts. Could we get Sharongate 2025?. One theory read: "Grant comes back for Phil. Nigel has a backstory still to reveal." Another said: "Feeling like this ‘love’ storyline they're gonna do for the anniversary is Sharon choosing between Phil, Grant or Teddy.".
