The BBC has confirmed that Ross Kemp will reprise his iconic role as Grant Mitchell in EastEnders as part of the soap’s 40th-anniversary celebrations in 2025. Kemp, 60, last appeared on the show in 2016, and his return promises to deliver an “explosive” storyline.
A Legendary Character Returns
Grant Mitchell’s comeback coincides with his brother Phil Mitchell’s struggle with loneliness, following the surprise return of their childhood friend Nigel Bates to Albert Square over the festive period after almost 30 years away.
Grant’s previous returns in the 2000s saw him involved in high-stakes drama, including unmasking Den Watts’ killer, having an affair with Jane Collins, and clashing with gangland boss Johnny Allen.
Grant Mitchell’s EastEnders History
Kemp first joined the cast in 1990, staying for nine years before departing in 1999. He made brief returns between 2005 and 2006, as well as in 2016. Grant’s storylines have often involved action, betrayal, and family feuds, solidifying him as one of the show’s most beloved characters.
Beyond the Square
Outside of EastEnders, Kemp has become a renowned documentary presenter, earning a Bafta for Ross Kemp On Gangs and producing critically acclaimed series such as Ross Kemp In Afghanistan.
Anniversary Excitement
With Kemp’s return adding to the excitement, the 40th-anniversary episodes of EastEnders are shaping up to be unforgettable television. Fans eagerly await the drama Grant Mitchell will bring back to Albert Square.
