EastEnders fans convinced Grant Mitchell is returning after huge clue

EASTENDERS fans are convinced Grant Mitchell is making a comeback after spotting a huge clue.

The hardman – who is played by actor Ross Kemp on the BBC soap – was last seen in 2016 when he discovered he had a son – Mark Jr.

Eastenders viewers are sure Ross Kemp will be making a return to Alfred Square as Grant MitchellCredit: BBC

But some eagle-eyed fans spotted a clue elsewhere on the BBC that has them convinced the hard man is returning to Walford.

A preview for tonight’s The One Show just before EastEnders revealed that Ross himself would be making an appearance and bringing with him an exclusive viewers “won’t want to miss”.

They also linked back to the fact his sister, Sam Mitchell played by Kim Medcalf was announced to be returning to the show.

The soap’s fans are certain the exclusive and Sam’s confirmed return means Ross’ Grant Mitchell will be making a comeback.

“As Sam is coming back there’s a chance he could be. And no 1 will soon be empty,” wrote one person on a fan forum.

Another added: “I have a feeling Ross Kemp may be returning with Kim Medcalf.”

And a third wrote: “Yes I clocked that too. I mean with EastEnders big week and tommorrow s final showdown, an exclusive like that would be very well timed.”

Fans’ hopes of a Ross/Grant return were dashed earlier this year when they heard his voice.

Grant popped up in a shock cameo when his brother Phil was deciding whether to become a police informant or face life in jail.

He was heard saying: “You should’ve come to me and I’d have kicked some sense into you and made you feel a bit better.”

Even though fans will have to wait until tonight’s The One Show to hear Ross’ exclusive, they were excited by the prospect of Kim Medcalf, 48, reprising her role of his sister, Sam, who has already begun filming.

Sam — daughter of Queen Vic boss Peggy Mitchell — made her Walford debut in 1990, played by a 17-year-old Danniella Westbrook.

But she was replaced by Kim in 2002 and played her until 2005.

Danniella, 48, reprised the role in 2009 and then again in 2016, when Sam joined her family for Peggy’s funeral.

In January, EastEnders confirmed Kim has been re-cast as Sam, who abandoned son Ricky when she quit Walford.

And sources said BBC soap bosses — who have been in talks with Kim since last autumn — are planning a series of explosive storylines.

One said: “Sam’s return has been on the cards for some time. They felt she was a natural fit for this version of Sam. It’s nothing against Danniella, she created an icon as the character.

“But as often happens in soaps, the bosses wanted to recast and take Sam in a different direction. Kim is due to begin filming in two weeks and everyone is very excited.”