Kemp’s return also comes as his character’s ex-wife, Sharon – who had an affair with Phil in the early Nineties and later married him – is now dating another family member, his long-lost cousin Teddy Mitchell.
The storyline was drawn out over several years and culminated with the memorable episode in which, after Sharon unwittingly confesses to her and Phil’s betrayal on tape, Grant airs it to a pub full of people at Phil’s engagement party before beating his brother unconscious.
Actor and presenter Ross Kemp will be reprising his role as Grant Mitchell for the first time in nine years, for a storyline the BBC says will be “explosive”.
Iconic EastEnders character returning to the show after nine years Producers said the character is returning for an ‘explosive’ storyline.
“I’m delighted to be returning to EastEnders as the show heads towards its 40th anniversary,” Kemp said in a statement.
