EastEnders: First glimpse of Grant Mitchell sends Twitter into meltdown
GRANT MITCHELL finally made an appearance on EastEnders this evening and fans of the BBC soap, unsurprisingly, went wild with excitement.
He was only featured for 5 seconds, but viewers went crazy for Grant Mitchell's return
The hashtag #GrantMitchell materialised as hundreds of Twitter users took to the micro-blogging network to express how pleased they were to see the legendary character back on the show.
One excitable viewer wrote: “Best night on Eastenders Grants return. So glad to see you back Ross xx”
Another posted: “That was one of the best episodes of #Eastenders! I'm wiping the tears away already and I yelped when I saw Grant”
A third wrote: “Best ending of Eastenders for a very long time.. Welcome back @RossKemp! It's been far too long!”
EastEnders: Grant returns
Grant will fly back from Portugal to see his beloved mother, Peggy
It seemed that it was time to tell Grant the bad news
Even ex-viewers were thrilled to see Grant return: “I think I might have to start watching Eastenders again GRANTS BACK," one shared.
It was Peggy’s name that started trending though, with plenty of fans distraught over the fact that she won’t be around for much longer.
The writing team have brought Grant (played by Ross Kemp) back to the soap for the much anticipated final storyline of his on-screen mother Peggy (Barbara Windsor).
The last time viewers saw him, he left for a life in Portugal with daughter Courtney.
@RossKemp Best night on Eastenders Grants return. So glad to see you back Ross xx
— Dawn Nealon (@Dawn2404) May 13, 2016
Best ending of Eastenders for a very long time.. Welcome back @RossKemp! It's been far too long! ������������������
— Michelle Hasler (@MichelleHasler) May 13, 2016
Yay! Finally he's back! ������ The one and only #GrantMitchell #EastEnders @RossKemp
— Lyndzei Harris (@Lyndzei21) May 13, 2016
@bbceastenders That was one of the best episodes of #Eastenders! I'm wiping the tears away already and I yelped when I saw #Grant!! ������
— Debbie (@danceuns74) May 13, 2016
He's Back!! #GrantMitchell #Eastenders
— Laura Casey (@laucasey29) May 13, 2016
EastEnders: Phil and Peggy's emotional boat scene
Viewers are gearing themselves up for the death of Peggy Mitchell
That was one of the best episodes of #Eastenders! I'm wiping the tears away already and I yelped when I saw #Grant!!
But the Mitchell family’s recent discovery that matriarch Peggy has only weeks left to live saw Sharon make the decision to call Grant to tell him - in spite of Peggy’s wishes.
As the episode drew closer, viewers wondered if they were in fact going to get a glimpse of the character tonight, with Sharon calling his Portuguese home, only to find out that he wasn't there.
But as the episode ended, Grant was seen checking his voicemail, only appearing on screen for a matter of seconds.
The fallout from Sharon’s voicemail will continue in next week's episodes.
EastEnders continues Monday at 8pm on BBC One.