ROSS Kemp has confirmed he is officially back on the set of EastEnders and has shared his first selfie since reprising the iconic role of Grant Mitchell. The actor will be making a long-awaited

EastEnders icon Ross Kemp has returned to the set of the soap ahead of his explosive comeback as Grant Mitchell after almost 10 years away from Walford

It seems, then, that Grant's sudden return will come as a shock and almost certainly stir up drama, with EastEnders showrunner Chris Clenshaw teasing that he'll have a pivotal role to play in major storylines leading up to the 40th anniversary.

With the news Grant Mitchell, played by actor Ross Kemp, is returning to the BBC soap, fans are speculating what triggers his return for the 40th anniversary episodes

EastEnders has confirmed that Ross Kemp will reprise his role as Grant Mitchell ahead of the soap's 40th anniversary celebrations.

Ross Kemp will be reprising his role as the legendary Grant Mitchell as EastEnders prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Having joined the show almost 35 years ago, his character remains cemented in its rich history as the complex second arm of the iconic Mitchell brother duo,

EastEnders bosses confirmed on New Year's Day that Ross Kemp will reprise his iconic role as Grant Mitchell for the show's 40th-anniversary celebrations. The soap legend will return to Walford after an eight-year absence,

The BBC has confirmed that actor Ross Kemp will be returning to EastEnders for the soaps 40th anniversary in 2025.

EastEnders has confirmed that Ross Kemp will be reprising his role as Grant Mitchell as the soap celebrates its 40th anniversary, with the iconic character making a "short stint" return