Ross Kemp issues blunt response as Alison Hammond quizzes him about EastEnders return

EastEnders legend Ross Kemp has kept mum about the rumours of his return to the iconic soap, stating firmly: "I can tell you nothing."

The stalwart actor, now 57, originally joined the drama-filled streets of Albert Square as tough-guy Grant Mitchell from 1990 until 1999. Kemp made a notable return in 2005 and stayed until the following year, with a brief resurgence in the show in 2016.

With the upcoming 40th anniversary of EastEnders, chatter has surfaced suggesting Kemp might walk back into the Square once more.

While on ITV's popular daytime programme This Morning, presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary pressed Kemp for details regarding the swirling speculations.

During the conversation, Alison threw the question directly to Kemp: "Now I can't let you go until we ask you about the EastEnders rumours. What is going on, are you going back for the 40th anniversary. Tell us what's going on," reports the Mirror.

Kemp responded cryptically: "I can tell you nothing." To which Alison quickly retorted with: "But never say never." Adding levity to the discussion, Dermot chimed in: "She is wearing a wire too," causing Kemp to erupt with laughter, agreeing: "Exactly I know."

Kemp went on to express his sentiment towards the show, reflecting: "I am very proud of the show celebrating 40 years and I wouldn't have had a career, good or bad without it."

Ross shared his enthusiasm adding: "I absolutely love it and I still support it and I would if I had come from Coronation Street or Emmerdale, well I was in Emmerdale Farm briefly before but yeah, I am proud the show is celebrating the 40 years and I will continue to support it as long as I can." He concluded with: "I can say no more than that."

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