EastEnders siblings reunite for the first time in 10 years as Ross Kemp’s return date revealed
EASTENDERS has revealed the first look at Grant Mitchell’s reunion with his siblings as they are together for the first time in a decade.
The hardman – who is played by actor Ross Kemp in the BBC soap – is returning to Walford to see his old pal Nigel Bates as his battle with Alzheimer’s disease takes a devastating turn.
But it will also see Grant reunite with brother Phil and sister Sam for the first time since mum Peggy died in 2016.
The siblings will be seen on screen for the first time together again on Monday April 27.
And it will also see Grant coming face to face with his son Mark Fowler Jr for the first time since they both know they’re related.
The return is set to shake things up on EastEnders, with Grant finding himself at the centre of an emotional storyline.
As Nigel’s condition worsens, tensions rise and old bonds are tested.
Upcoming scenes will see Sam Mitchell inform Phil Mitchell that Nigel Bates’ pneumonia is worsening.
News of Nigel’s health reaches Mark Fowler Jr, prompting Mark to suggest they inform Grant.
But Sam refuses, explaining that Grant hasn’t returned any of her calls.
As Sam reflects on how far the Mitchell siblings have drifted apart since Peggy’s passing, Mark suggests Nigel’s situation could bring them together again.
Intrigued by the thought, Mark leaves Grant a voicemail asking him to return to the Square.
He’s seen firsthand how much Nigel is declining and urges Grant to go and see his old friend before it’s too late.
Ross Kemp was last seen in Walford last February as part of the soap’s 40th-anniversary celebrations, when he returned to support his on-screen brother who was in the midst of a suicidal breakdown.
He also saved ex-wife Sharon Watts’ life after rescuing her from a burning down Queen Vic in heroic fashion.
Speaking about his latest comeback to the BBC soap, Ross said: “I’m truly delighted to be stepping back into Grant Mitchell’s shoes and returning to EastEnders later this year.”
Last month, The Sun revealed exclusive snaps of the Mitchell brothers filming on a beach near Portsmouth in Sussex.
They reunited to film poignant scenes for Nigel’s dementia storyline.
