February 3rd 2025.
Guess who's back in Walford? That's right, Grant Mitchell has made his highly anticipated return to EastEnders! The show has finally revealed all the juicy details surrounding Grant's comeback, which is bound to shake things up in the aftermath of his brother Phil's tragic suicide attempt.
It's been nine long years since we've seen Ross Kemp reprise his iconic role, but the wait is finally over as he joins in on the show's 40th anniversary celebrations. And let's just say, his return is going to be anything but dull. In an interview, Ross shared his excitement saying, "I'm absolutely thrilled to be back on EastEnders, especially as we mark such a special milestone for the show."
As for the storyline leading up to his return, viewers can't help but speculate that it has something to do with Phil's deteriorating mental health. In this week's heartbreaking episodes, Phil's best friend Nigel is consumed with guilt when he sees Phil being taken away in an ambulance. And to make matters worse, he had chosen to have dinner with a potential love interest instead of checking up on his friend in his time of need.
Meanwhile, Sharon, Billy, and Jay are frantically trying to locate a missing Phil. His hallucinations are getting worse, and he's even talking to his younger self. It's clear that his condition is worsening, and ex-wife Sharon is growing increasingly concerned. But when she tries to intervene and suggest he seek medical help, Phil lashes out and forces her to leave his home.
Feeling hurt and alone, Sharon struggles to enjoy herself at Billy and Honey's joint stag and hen-do. And to add to her troubles, Mo reveals that Phil paid for the party after hearing about the couple's financial struggles. With Phil missing and his mental state spiraling out of control, Sharon decides to organize a search party. But as it turns out, Phil has disappeared, and he's struggling to distinguish reality from his visions.
In a special episode, we'll get a glimpse into the Mitchell family home in 1985 through Phil's eyes. And we'll also see a younger version of Peggy, Phil's mother, and his father Eric. It's a trip down memory lane for Phil, but his struggles with depression and psychosis are far from over.
And that's not all that's in store for EastEnders' 40th anniversary. Fans can expect a live episode one day after the big 4-0, with the added twist of audience participation in determining the outcome of a storyline. And speaking of twists, Denise Fox's love triangle with Jack Branning and Ravi Gulati is going to take an unexpected turn as viewers get to decide who she ends up with.
But the biggest surprise of all is the return of Grant Mitchell, played by Ross Kemp, who teased that his character's comeback will definitely make an impact. And as the week unfolds, we'll finally find out who attacked Cindy Beale on Christmas Day, as well as some behind-the-scenes secrets in a special documentary hosted by Ross himself.
But the drama doesn't end there. The Queen Victoria pub is set to go up in flames as Billy and Honey's wedding celebrations take a disastrous turn. And as Phil's mental state continues to worsen, he'll be visited by the ghosts of his past, including his mother, father, and brother Grant. Not to mention, Daniel Delaney will reprise his role as a younger version of Phil in a flashback episode.
As the night draws to a close, Nigel brings in someone who he hopes can help Phil in his time of need - his brother Grant. But how will Phil react to his return? We'll just have to wait and see. In the meantime, if you have any soap or TV stories, videos, or pictures, feel free to share them with us. And don't forget to leave a comment and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage.
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