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Ross Kemp Returning to EastEnders as Grant Mitchell for Short Spring Stint

The comeback ties a father–son reunion to Nigel Bates’s escalating dementia storyline.

Overview

  • EastEnders confirmed via its official social media that Ross Kemp will reprise Grant Mitchell this spring for a short stint on BBC One and iPlayer.
  • Grant is summoned by his estranged son Mark Fowler Jr for their first on-screen meeting since Mark learned the truth about his parentage.
  • His return connects directly with Nigel Bates’s worsening dementia plot, which Kemp says holds deep personal meaning for him.
  • Producers are promising "explosive" drama, with further story details, episode counts and specific air dates yet to be announced.
  • Some outlets report Kemp has begun filming and suggest a longer, multi‑month run, but that duration has not been officially confirmed.