EASTENDERS viewers will see the fall out on the Mitchell family after Phil’s failed suicide attempt earlier this week.
BBC viewers watched as part of the EastEnders 40th anniversary storyline saw Phil put a gun to his head and frantically pull the trigger while having a mental health breakdown.
EastEnders viewers will see the aftermath of Phil’s suicide attempt after his depression and psychosis spiralled[/caption]
A concerned Grant lashes out at loved ones, causing a fall out[/caption]
Whilst the suicide attempt failed, it still left a shocked Grant Mitchell, Linda Carter and Nigel Bates stunned at the hard man’s actions.
The distressing scenes saw an upset Phil tell the stunned trio that ‘all he does is cause pain’ and described himself as a “burden” to his loved ones.
Now in the latest scenes on the BBC soap, the aftermath of Phil’s suicide attempt and its repercussions are clear.
Viewers will watch as Grant makes a big assumption only to find himself disappointed so decides it’s time to get out of Walford.
Yet before leaving, Grant supports an unlikely source as the pair put their historic differences aside.
Later at No.55, Grant asks Nigel to move to Portugal with him, promising to support him as he copes with his dementia diagnosis.
Away from the Mitchells, the residents of Walford congregate at Harry’s Barn still reeling from the explosion earlier in the week, but the sombre occasion is the catalyst for more drama amongst the grief-stricken locals and more fall outs.
Fans have been delighted to see Grant Mitchell back on their screen, but will be left disappointed if they think he could be back as a permanent character.
Actor Ross Kemp, who has played the iconic character since he first appeared in Albert Square in 1990, told ITV’s This Morning: “I’m not doing the live, I’m no longer there, I’ve departed – not in a hearse, I hasten to add.”
Whilst it’s clear he’s not been killed off in a future storyline, it leaves the door wide open for him to return.
The actor is known for fronting documentaries such as Ross Kemp On Gangs and Ross Kemp: Extreme World away from the BBC soap.
However the BBC soap holds a special place in his heart, as he presented the anniversary special programme which aired at the weekend ahead of the week long episodes.
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.