Kemp to rejoin Eastenders as tough guy Grant Mitchell

TELEVISION chiefs have announced their delight at regaining “iconic” EastEnders tough guy Ross Kemp as they try to recapture millions of lost viewers.

Kemp to rejoin Eastenders as tough guy Grant Mitchell

The actor behind Grant Mitchell has confirmed he will be rejoining the cast, six years after he left Albert Square aboard a plane which was destined for Rio di Janeiro.

Pundits have claimed the return of Kemp, 40, was secured with a £500,000 (€725,000) contract lasting just six months - which would make him Britain’s highest paid soap star ever.

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