Next week marks the show’s 35th anniversary as Thursday’s episode will centre around the Mitchell family.
Some eagle-eyed fans believe this is the clue confirming Grant’s return as they believe the dates match up to the pair’s initial introduction 30 years ago.
One fan noted: “The Thursday ep is the Mitchell one right? Thursday 20th Feb 2020 – 30 year anniversary of Phil’s first appearance (Grant seen 2 days later) so technically the anniversary of the Mitchell brothers. Grant has to be returning? #EastEnders”
Another echoed: “#EastEnders Thursday 20th Feb 1990 – Grant Mitchell first episode appearance 30 years later… Thursday 20th Feb 2020 – Mitchell/Taylor focus episode.”
Could this huge clue confirm the Mitchell brothers reunion fans have been waiting for?
EastEnders continues on Monday at 8pm on BBC One.