WALFORD RETURN EastEnders’ Grant Mitchell’s return storyline revealed as Nigel Bates’ health takes a devastating turn

EASTENDERS legend Grant Mitchell is set to return in a dramatic new storyline as Nigel Bates’ health takes a devastating turn.

The explosive plot promises emotional scenes and big twists as the iconic character heads back to Albert Square.

 

Ross Kemp as Grant Mitchell from EastEnders at Walford East Station.

Ross Kemp is returning as Grant MitchellCredit: PA

Phil McFadden and Ross Kemp pose with an "Albert Square" street sign, reuniting as their "EastEnders" characters, Phil and Grant Mitchell.

He was last seen last February as part of the soap’s 40th-anniversary celebrationsCredit: Instagram

Nigel (Paul Bradley) and Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp) in a kitchen setting.

Mark Fowler will leave Grant a voicemail asking him to return to the SquareCredit: BBC

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.

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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.

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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.

The emotional scenes will see them caring for their old pal, whose illness is beginning to take its toll.

Actors Nigel Bates and Phil Mitchell sitting on a beach bench.

Phil and Grant Mitchell were reunited filming for new EastEnders scenesCredit: ISO

Nigel Bates and Phil Mitchell enjoying tea on a beach.

Phil enjoys a cuppa with dementia-striking Nigel BatesCredit: ISO

Two men walk on a sandy beach.

Phil and Nigel are long-time best matesCredit: ISO