WATCH the moment Grant Mitchell quits Walford after his recent return to EastEnders.
The hardman – who is played by actor Ross Kemp in the BBC soap – made a comeback to help struggling brother Phil two weeks ago – but he’s made a massive impact in a short space of time.
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He hugged Nigel goodbye – but will it be the last time he sees him?[/caption]
Earlier in the episode Grant found Bianca having a panic attack in the launderette and helped her come out of it.
He talked her through her breathing and made her realise that she was suffering from PTSD after her confinement by Reiss.
He also confessed: “Ever since I’ve got back here all I’ve done is shout my mouth off, argue with everybody and sleep with someone I shouldn’t have done.”
“You are ridiculous,” said Bianca but told him he was running away again.
She told him that he needed to leave the past in the past and make sure that he made things right before he left.
He went back to Phil’s and asked Nigel to come to Portugal with him – and to allow him to care for him over his dementia battle.
“I will give you as many sponge baths as you need,” he said before telling Nigel to pack up and meet him at the tube.
Grant then went to make things right with Phil and clear the air.
He apologised for not being there for Phil throughout everything he’d been through but opted not to confess to sleeping with Sharon after his brother told him he was still in love with her.
“I am going to call you,” Grant promised as he left Phil in the mental health unit.
Meanwhile at the station, Grant came face to face with Sharon – and the pair agreed to leave their fling in the past.
“Sorry, I just can’t stay here right now,” he told her. “Just be there for him when he gets out.”
They said their goodbyes and then Nigel arrived – but without any luggage.
He told Grant he wasn’t coming with him because he had to stay in Walford.
“You are my best friend and you never forget that,” Grant told him before leaving.
EastEnders’ 40th anniversary cameos so far
With the 40th anniversary of EastEnders coming up, fans are looking forward to some more incredible cameos from iconic faces of Walford’s past. But who have we had so far?
Tracy-Ann Oberman – Oberman returned as Chrissie Watts, a character she last played nearly two decades ago.
Paul Bradley – Bradley returned as Nigel Bates, a character he last played over 25 years ago.
Micheal French – French returned as David Wicks, a character he last played two decades ago.
Patsy Palmer – Palmer returned as Bianca Jackson, a character she last played in 2019.
Ricky Groves – Groves returned as Garry Hobbs, a character who has not been seen since 2009.
Cliff Parisi – Parisi returned as Minty Peterson, a character who was last seen on the square in 2010.
Ross Kemp – Kemp has returned to play Grant Mitchell, a character he first played in 1990. The BBC has described Kemp’s storyline as “explosive”. Kemp said it was an “absolute honour” to return to the show.
Other aspects of the EastEnders 40th anniversary celebration include: A wedding between fan favorites, A huge explosion at the Queen Vic, and A live interactive episode.
But with all the unresolved moments from his visit – including his heavy flirtation with Linda Carter – is this the last time Grant will be in Walford?
Or will he return for some bombshell reveals in the future?
