EastEnders fans are buzzing after actress Gemma Bissix wrapped her stint on Hollyoaks. Many are now calling for her return to Walford as Clare Bates, Nigel’s stepdaughter from the 90s. With Nigel back on screen and facing dementia, viewers feel the timing couldn’t be better. Keep scrolling to know more.
Calls Grow For Clare Bates’ Return To Albert Square
The news spread quickly when Gemma wrapped up her time on Hollyoaks. She was all over social media. Fans wanted her comeback, and they said this timing couldn’t be more perfect for her comeback on the BBC soap.
Clare Bates has a strong history connected to Nigel. Even Nigel has recently reappeared in the Square after being away for than two decades. People are already connected to him after his dementia storyline. And hence they feel bringing Clare into his life again would be right.
Clare first arrived in Walford in 1993. She was the daughter of Nigel’s first wife, Debbie. Fans were attached to her character with Nigel. Her life was full of troubles. However, she was still a memorable character. After Nigel departed, Clare also left the Square in 1998. Then she reappeared in 2008. This time her character was different and darker. However, one thing we are sure of is that Clare will always be a legacy character. Nigel is struggling with dementia. Fans say Clare needs to be with Nigel now. They don’t want her as a villain but as a daughter supporting him in the next chapter.
Gemma Bissix Between Hollyoaks And EastEnders
Many viewers know Gemma Bissix from Hollyoaks as the schemer Clare Devine. Older fans, though, remember her earlier EastEnders role. In Walford, Clare was played more softly, showing a very different side to Gemma. Playing two such opposite characters made her stand out, and fans still talk about both roles today. They call her one of the versatile soap actors.
Her Hollyoaks comeback was a hit. It was also the show’s big anniversary during the period. However, now a source has confirmed that she has wrapped up shooting for the show. Fans are pleading to bring her back at least once. They want her to hold Nigel’s hand during his dementia struggle.
Gemme once said that Clare Bates and Clare Devine could be the same person, moving between soaps to bring chaos. However, she still acknowledges the fact that her fans have always loved her and her characters. Some people even believe that they would miss a golden opportunity if they didn’t bring her back to the soap. They feel her presence in Nigel’s life would be more intense and loving.
Gemma’s return isn’t confirmed, and fans must wait for updates. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.