BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Kerry Barrett 15 May 2026, 12:05 By Kerry Barrett 15 May 2026, 12:05 Fans beg soap bosses to make this one thing happen for the Mitchell family Would you like to see this? Grant Mitchell Phil Mitchell Sam Mitchell Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Kerry Barrett 15 May 2026, 12:05 By Kerry Barrett 15 May 2026, 12:05 The Mitchell family are back at the heart of EastEnders. They’re in the thick of the action, dealing with gangsters and juggling family relationships and the fans are loving it! “Love seeing the Mitchell clan altogether,” one happy fan said. But there’s one thing they reckon would make the Mitchells even better – if they were back behind the bar at The Queen Vic! “Fantastic reunion,” one fan mused. “Now all we need is to put them back in their rightful place back behind the bar in The Vic.” “Put them back in the pub,” said one viewer firmly. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Another fan agreed, saying: “What would make it even better would be if the Mitchell family took back their other home, The Queen Vic pub!” Everyone loves the Mitchell siblings together (Credit: BBC) The Mitchell family belong in the pub! The Mitchells ran the pub for YEARS back in the 1990s and early 2000s. To begin with it was Sharon with Phil and Grant, then just Sharon and Grant.Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your EastEnders newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. Peggy came along a bit later, and she was Queen of The Vic for a long time, alongside husband Frank, son Phil, and eventually evil Archie Mitchell, too. Roxy was in charge for a while, too. In fact, there are very few Mitchells who haven’t worked in the pub at one time or another. And the viewers want to see them back there! Kat’s in charge but her time running The Vic hasn’t been very happy (Credit: BBC) The Slaters are in charge – for now At the moment, of course, the Slaters run the pub. Kat borrowed money from Stacey to get the mortgage, and the whole brood moved in. Now Jasmine’s there too, having got her feet well and truly under the Slater table. But the EastEnders viewers don’t seem to have taken to the Slater family behind the bar at The Vic and they’re keen to see the Mitchells reclaim the crown. Of course, Phil is a recovering alcoholic so it might be hard for him to take the reins at The Vic – just as poor Linda struggled when she was in the same boat. Sam would be great in charge of the pub (Credit: BBC) The Mitchell family women should take control! But there are enough other Mitchells to make it work. In fact, the fans have the answer there, too. Sam! Sam’s been getting a lot of love since her return and the viewers think she’d be perfect running the show. “Sam has been outstanding. She has so many layers. Absolutely brilliant,” said one impressed fan. “Loving Sam,” said another. And they pointed out there is another Mitchell – through marriage, perhaps, but that never stopped Peggy – on the Square who could definitely step up. “Sam should partner with Nicola and run the Square,” the fan suggested. We’re definitely on board with that! Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Kerry Barrett 15 May 2026, 12:05 By Kerry Barrett 15 May 2026, 12:05 Next Story
