Ross Kemp first appeared on BBC hit soap EastEnders as hardman Grant Mitchell in 1990 and last appeared on the show in 2016, now fans want him to make a return

EastEnders icon Ross Kemp has remained tight-lipped about the possibility of his return to the soap when he appeared on ITV’s This Morning, simply saying: “I can tell you nothing.”

The actor, 57, first appeared on Albert Square as hardman Grant Mitchell 1990 to 1999. He returned for a year in 2005 before leaving again in 2006, before making one more comeback. He last made an appearance in 2016, yet fans have speculated that the star might make a return once again for the show’s 40th anniversary.

Addressing the rumours, Ross appeared on the ITV hit daytime show alongside Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary and the presenting duo couldn’t help but grill the actor on his possible return.

Ross didn’t give much away as he said: “I can tell you nothing.” Alison jumped in and replied: “But never say never.”

This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV and ITVX