GRANT Mitchell has only been back in Walford in EastEnders for a week and he’s already set to bed ex Sharon Watts.
The hardman – who is played by actor Ross Kemp in the BBC soap – made a major return for the show’s 40th anniversary.
He was summoned back to Walford by old pal Nigel Bates who realised there was something seriously wrong with Phil.
Viewers know Phil has been secretly battling depression.
His mental health decline hit rock bottom last week when he planned to end his own life.
Grant, Nigel and Linda Carter battled to save him and only managed it because the gun Phil planned to use had no bullets in it.
This week Grant visited Phil in the mental health clinic he was receiving treatment at – but Phil rejected his help.
He told him to pack up and get back to his life in Portugal, disowning him for good.
Having reached rock bottom, Grant went to say goodbye to Sharon before he travelled back to his home.
But with Sharon struggling with the death of Martin Fowler, she’s vulnerable too.
Now spoiler pictures have shown the pair falling back into old habits.
Sharon is currently dating her third Mitchell – Grant’s cousin Teddy.
But from the looks of it – she’s got unfinished business with her former husband.
The soap has teased the moment.
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.
The description reads: “Sharon and Grant get closer as they share a heart-to-heart following the tragic events of last week, but as they lean on each other in their hour of need, will the former couple act on the crackling chemistry between them?”
Will Sharon fall back into old habits? And will Grant betray his cousin? And what will Phil think of it all?
