{"id":639019,"date":"2026-06-14T23:45:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T23:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/639019\/"},"modified":"2026-06-14T23:45:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T23:45:27","slug":"eastenders-mitchell-brothers-reunite-just-weeks-after-grants-on-screen-exit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/639019\/","title":{"rendered":"EastEnders’ Mitchell brothers reunite just weeks after Grant’s on-screen exit"},"content":{"rendered":"

EastEnders<\/a> fans were treated to a sweet real-life reunion this week, courtesy of Ross Kemp. The actor, who plays Grant Mitchell on the BBC soap<\/a>, shared a social media post revealing a recent catch-up with Steve McFadden, who portrays his on-screen brother Phil.<\/p>\n

The video, which was shared on Instagram<\/a>, saw the pair on a boat, surrounded by sunny skies, beautiful scenery and flowing water. They grinned at the camera, before they teased viewers. <\/p>\n

Kemp explained that “the Mitchell brothers are reunited”, before exclaiming that the reunion was “this time, on the river”. McFadden chimed in too, adding: “Ahoy there, ahoy there.”<\/p>\n

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Fans were delighted to see the Mitchell brothers back together again, even if it was for a brief video on social media. One commenter even referenced current events, declaring: “This is bigger than the World Cup.”<\/p>\n

“I will watch EastEnders again after 20 years of not watching just for this,” said another, while a third suggested: “Love to see a Mitchell brothers spin-off series where we see them growing up together getting into all kinds of scraps as youngsters!”<\/p>\n

“This duo made EastEnders one of the best soaps in TV back in the day. If you know, you know,” wrote a fourth, with a fifth adding: “Come back to EastEnders again love the Mitchell family best ever in EastEnders.”<\/p>\n

The surprise reunion between the much-loved pair comes after Kemp recently exited the soap (again), following his brief return earlier in the year as part of a storyline which saw Grant reunite with his son Mark Fowler. <\/p>\n

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In a bid to make things up to his estranged son<\/a>, Grant took the blame for Mark’s various crimes, and told the Brannings that he was responsible for setting fire to their collection of stolen cars.<\/p>\n

A furious Max called the police, but his daughter Lauren – who has been getting close to Mark<\/a> – tipped off the Mitchells. Grant and Sam then booked a flight to Portugal<\/a>, with driver Phil helping to ensure their escape.<\/p>\n

EastEnders airs on Mondays-Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast.<\/p>\n

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