EastEnders recently confirmed that Grant Mitchell will be returning to the soap for its 40th anniversary celebrations.
With the soap celebrating such a huge milestone, exciting times are ahead, with Grant being one of many expected returns on the cards.
But, with Grant about to set foot back in the Square, here are four top theories on what the circumstances of his return will be.
1. Back to save Phil
Grant’s brother Phil is currently feeling really isolated and cut off from his family and friends, feeling really low.
As Phil struggles with his mental health, one theory reckons that Grant’s reason for returning might be to save his brother for the darkest depths and to pull him out of a bad place. But, could Grant play the hero in his brother’s hour of need?
One fan predicted: “We’ll see Phil Mitchell going down the loneliness and depression storyline. I think at the 40th anniversary of EastEnders we will see Phil have enough of it all and attempt the unthinkable. Just before he tries or does do it, Grant Mitchell will walk in and save him.”
2. Support Nigel through dementia
Nigel Bates recently reappeared back in Walford at Christmas time and called Phil ‘Grant.’ And, now it’s been suggested that Nigel might be suffering from dementia, losing his memory.
If so, Grant might return to support him through this difficult journey.
One fan feared: “With Nigel calling Phil ‘Grant,’ my first thought is surely EastEnders&’”
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