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Ross Kemp has returned to EastEnders as Grant Mitchell 35 years after he made his debut as the Walford bad boy. During Thursday's (February 13) episode of the BBC One soap, which is now available to watch on BBC iPlayer, Sharon Mitchell, Jay Brown, Billy and Honey Mitchell frantically searched for Phil Mitchell after they are unable to trace him at No.55.

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EastEnders icon Pam St Clement’s life after Pat Butcher and why she quit BBC soap

EastEnders legend Pam St Clement has become a soap icon thanks to her portrayal of Walford matriarch Pat Butcher. Dressed in vibrant clothes and huge earrings, Pat first appeared in Albert Square in 1986 and quickly became a fan favourite. For 25 years Pam was a key part of the soap, involved in many dramatic storylines.

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EastEnders' Ross Kemp says Barbara Windsor 'threw up' before BBC soap debut

EastEnders legend Ross Kemp has shared heartwarming details about his close relationship with the beloved Dame Barbara Windsor, who he worked with on the BBC One soap. Known for her iconic role as Peggy Mitchell, Barbara won hearts in Walford, while Ross became a household name playing her on-screen son Grant. In a touching moment on ITV's This Morning, Ross commemorated his late co-star and discussed their unique connection.

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Leticia Dean reveals cheeky lie which won her iconic EastEnders role

As soon as EastEnders legend Ross Kemp is back in Walford! The telly hardman is returning to Albert Square for the soap's exciting 40th anniversary. It will be celebrated by an hour-long episode on February 19, followed by an interactive live show where viewers can vote to choose whether Denise Fox finds a future with Ravi Gulati or Jack Branning. Grant's return will see him reunited once more with pal Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) as he tries to help his brother Phil (Steve McFadden) out of his mental health crisis.

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Major EastEnders star had to use food bank after leaving the soap

Former EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison had to use a food bank after being treated for womb cancer, she has revealed.The actress, best known for her role as Heather Trott on the BBC One soap from 2007 until 2012, as well as appearances on Celebrity Big Brother and The IT Crowd, was diagnosed in 2015 and publicly shared her condition in April 2024. Speaking to OK! Magazine earlier this year, the soap star revealed she underwent a hysterectomy and experienced early onset menopause due to the treatment before receiving the all-clear. She also told the Sunday Mirror about having to pause her acting career for treatment, leading to financial difficulties and mental health issues.

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EastEnders icon devastated as co-star axed - 'They were a joy'

Soap veteran Rudolph Walker was heartbroken when his co-star Pat Butcher, played by Pam St Clement, exited EastEnders.The 84 year old actor, known for his role as Patrick Trueman in the BBC One drama, cherished his connection with 82 year old Pam, whose legendary character Pat met her end on the show in 2011. In his memoir Walking With Dignity, Rudolph recalls: "Working with Pam was a joy her timing, the twinkle in her eye in our flirting scenes, and her support from day one was invaluable.

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EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy fumes as 'private conversation' leaked on Loose Women

EastEnders icon Natalie Cassidy appeared totally stunned when Loose Women host Charlene White revealed details of their "private" behind-the-scenes chat on live TV. Natalie joined the ITV daytime favourite as a guest panelist and dished some exclusive behind-the-scenes secrets about the acting guidance she received from Walford heavyweights like the legendary Dame Barbara Windsor and June Brown.

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EastEnders' Ross Kemp thinks of Barbara Windsor ‘every day’ - three years on from her death

Former EastEnders actor Ross Kemp has confessed that he still thinks of Barbara Windsor every day - and keeps a photo of her on his living room wall.The TV hardman, 59, worked with the iconic actress, who played his on-screen mum, Queen Vic barmaid Peggy Mitchell, for many years - and she clearly made a huge impact on his life.The two actors formed a strong bond on set playing mother and son - and Ross, who played Peggy’s son Grant, has opened up on his precious memories of the late Dame in a moving chat with The Sun. .

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Barbara Windsor's widower Scott learning to love again with 'wonderful' EastEnders star

Dame Barbara Windsor's widower Scott Mitchell has opened up on how he is learning to love again with "wonderful" EastEnders star Tanya Franks - admitting it "can't be easy" to step into the late TV legend's shoes. Barbara died in December 2020, aged 83, after a battle with Alzheimer's disease, leaving a devastated Scott, 60, mourning the loss of his wife of 20 years.

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EastEnders Jay star Jamie Borthwick breaks silence on co-star dating rumours

EastEnders' Jay Brown does not have much luck with the ladies! However, actor Jamie Borthwick is constantly getting romantically linked to his co-stars. Just this year alone there has been speculation he is dating his former EastEnders co-star Danielle Harold and when she left he was linked to his new co-star Jazzy Phoenix. Now he's bracing himself for more rumours of romance after signing up for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special with the gorgeous Nancy Xu as his dance partner.

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Ross Kemp says it took him five ‘tough’ days to write Barbara Windsor’s eulogy

Ross Kemp has revealed that it took him five days to write Dame Barbara Windsor’s eulogy and said the experience was “very tough” for him.The actor and documentarian, 59, used to play Grant Mitchell in BBC soap EastEnders – son of landlady Peggy Mitchell, played by Dame Barbara. Dame Barbara died at the age of 83 in 2020, and had been made a dame in the 2016 New Year’s Honours list for her services to charity and entertainment.

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Barbara Windsor's widow Scott Mitchell ‘so happy’ with ‘absolutely lovely’ new partner Tanya

Friends of Dame Barbara Windsor ’s widower Scott Mitchell “couldn’t be happier” after seeing him find love with his “absolutely lovely” new partner Tanya Franks. Dame Barbara passed away in December 2020 after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2014. And earlier this year it was reported that Scott had found love again with actress Tanya.

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Barbara Windsor's widower says she'd be 'so happy' he's found love with her co-star

Scott Mitchell, the widower of the late Dame Barbara Windsor, has revealed his wife would be 'so happy' he's found love again after confirming his new relationship with another EastEnders actress. Scott, 60, was left devastated when he lost wife Barbara aged 83 in 2020 following her battle with Alzheimer's disease.

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Barbara Windsor's widower Scott Mitchell breaks silence on romance with Tanya Franks

Scott Mitchell, the widower of the late Dame Barbara Windsor, has broken his silence over his new relationship with another EastEnders actress. Earlier this year, in July, Scott was reported to have found love again with actress Tanya Franks, who appeared in the long-running BBC soap as Rainie Cross, for a few short stints between 2007 and 2015, but joined Albert Square full-time in 2018 until her character left in 2022.

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'I fell for my dead husband's friend - the guilt was intense but his mum gave me permission'

Widowed Danielle Patton, 44, never expected to find love again after the tragic loss of her first husband, Russell - let alone with one of his closest friends. Originally from Colorado, Danielle met Russell at university in Belfast, married him and settled in Northern Ireland and went on to have three children. But tragedy struck one Monday morning in 2013 when he didn’t return home.

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Scott Mitchell and Tanya Franks 'bonded over dementia fundraising' before romance

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Dame Barbara Windsor's widow Scott Mitchell is said to have found a bond with his new partner Tanya Franks while they were fundraising for dementia together. Scott, 60, lost wife Barbara in 2020 following her battle with Alzheimer's disease and now he is beginning to heal his heartbreak with a new romance – with another EastEnders star.Tanya, 55, played Rainie Cross who was Tanya Branning's (Jo Joyner) sister in the BBC One soap for a few short stints between 2007 and 2015, but joined Albert Square full time in 2018 until her character left in 2022.

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EastEnders fans left in tears as BBC soap marks Peggy Mitchell anniversary

EastEnders fans were emotional as the long-running BBC soap marked the seventh anniversary of her death. Dame Barbara Windsor's Peggy Mitchell was an iconic character on the smash-hit soap, with her impact on the show still felt to this day. The former Queen Vic landlady was a fan favourite on Albert Square, and had a number of important storylines during her tenure on the show.

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EastEnders' Lacey Turner breaks down in tears as she hugs family at end of London Marathon

EastEnders actress Lacey Turner broke down in tears after she completed the London Marathon in memory of her late, great co-star Barbara Windsor. Sunday marked the day that nearly 50k people ran the 26.2 mile course through the UK’s capital, with some completing the marathon in honour of various charities and organisations.

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EastEnders stars 'absolutely stoked' as they raise £50k for Bab's Army at London Marathon

EastEnders star Heather Peace said the cast is “absolutely stoked” to have raised £50,000 in memory of their late co-star Dame Barbara Windsor by running the London Marathon.The star said fundraising for Alzheimer’s UK had gone “beyond our wildest expectations” and the team, known as Bab's Army, were especially grateful for people’s donations during the cost-of-living crisis. She was joined in the challenge by co-stars including Natalie Cassidy, Lacey Turner and Adam Woodyatt.

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Paul O'Grady's celebrity friends all say the same thing following his funeral

Paul O'Grady's celebrity friends reminisced over the late star and sang his praises following his funeral on Thursday. After the late comedian was laid to rest, a new post shared on his Instagram account read: "Yesterday was a very sad day. We said goodbye to our beloved Paul O'Grady.