EastEnders prepares for ‘seismic shock’ as new ‘secret’ Mitchell family arrives

The arrival of a new “secret” Mitchell family will cause a “seismic shock” in EastEnders’ Albert Square.

Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) will discover that his father Stevie Mitchell (Alan Ford) has a secret family.

The shocking news follows the character’s return to the BBC soap earlier this year.

In search of his father, Stevie’s son Teddy Mitchell will arrive at Watford in June.

A new Mitchell family will arrive on EastEnders to shake up Albert Square. (BBC) (Image: BBC)

Stevie will be played by Roland Manookian, actor from franchise series The Football Factory and Rise Of The Footsoldier.

Speaking of current events, Manookian. shared that he’s been watching EastEnders his whole life and to be part of it now is “amazing”.

The actor continued: “Coming in as Mitchell means you have big shoes to fill, but it’s a challenge I’m happy to accept.

“It’s a privilege to have the chance to work with people like Perry Fenwick, Steve McFadden and the legendary Alan Ford – what an incredible company to have.

“Teddy is an enigmatic guy with old-school principles, but he’s also attuned to modernity. It’s a great part to get my teeth into.

EastEnders producers have announced that Teddy will have a tense reunion with Billy and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden).

Teddy will be joined by his sons Harry (Elijah Holloway) and Barney (Lewis Bridgeman).

EastEnders executive producer Chris Clenshaw said: “The arrival of Teddy, Harry and Barney will be a seismic shock for Billy and an unpleasant surprise for Phil.

“With their arrival raising more questions than answers, it’s not long before the Mitchells find themselves at war as Teddy and his sons are thrown into the thick of the drama.”

Holloway called EastEnders a “British institution” and said playing a Mitchell made it “even more exciting”.

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“We have had such a warm welcome and it’s amazing to come to work in Walford every day,” he added.

“Harry has a lot of charm and sass, but he also has a bit of character. He can’t resist trouble or the ladies, so he’s ready to shake things up in typical Mitchell style.

Bridgemen said: “Barney is an interesting character to explore due to his more introverted nature compared to the other members of his family, and I can’t wait to see how he grows and develops in Albert Square.”