EastEnders broke hearts this week when Nigel Bates left Walford again. It felt final, but it was not. Could he return when no one is expecting it? Or will fans be left waiting? Keep scrolling to know more.
EastEnders Fans Hold On To Hope As Nigel Leaves With Julie
Julie came back for Nigel after learning how much worse things had gotten. She was shocked and furious that Phil never told her about his decline. They fought hard. Phil kept quiet at first but gave in. He let Nigel go, watching his mate disappear, which crushed him.
But Phil did not even get time to breathe. He walked in on something that changed his world. Callum and Johnny are together, and he knew what that meant. Callum was cheating on Ben. Phil lost it, one thing led to another, and Phil told Jay and Callum that he wanted Lexi with him. He wanted no more talks, just a decision.
Next week, that tension gets worse. Phil will not back down, and Jay is still fuming. But all that drama gets pushed aside fast when Julie shows up again, alone. And Nigel is missing.
Panic Hits Walford As Nigel Goes Missing
Phil freezes and is scared. He knows what could happen, but Jay and Callum jump in right away. Yolande helps too. They all team up to search. Luckily, they bring Nigel back safe. Everyone feels the weight lift, at least for a second. Yolande tries to make Phil understand. Both love Nigel, and both want what is best. But neither sees it the same way. With his condition getting worse, the choices only get harder.
It makes Phil stop and think. He thought it was time to fix things with Julie. They do not have to fight like this. But will she listen? And now that Nigel is back in Walford, is he staying? For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, follow Soap Opera Daily.
