EastEnders will bring a shocking turn as Pat Evans appears again inside Nigel Bates’ troubled mind. Nigel deals with dementia, and his memories pull him into moments he cannot control. His vision leads him to The Queen Vic, where Pat steps toward him once more. Fans feel stunned as this twist spreads through Walford. Keep scrolling to learn more.
EastEnders Fans Are Happy As Pat Evans Steps Back Into Nigel’s Story
Fans of the BBC soap are still processing the news of Pat’s return. During her time in the soap, Pam St Clement received a lot of love for her character. And now that she is making a comeback after a long time, it is a lovely moment for her followers. She will appear through Nigel Bate’s version this time.
We all know that Nigel is battling dementia, and his mind sometimes goes back to memories. It is those memories that have influenced his life in the nineties. The soap’s official page shared about this twist. Fans will see that Nigel will slip into a confused state. It will happen after his film event. Also, his thoughts will be sent back to The Queen Vic.
Elsewhere, that’s when Pat will appear in this vision. It’s a time when Nigel struggles with the fear that his condition brings. Pat had also returned earlier in a cameo scene. And now it’s confirmed that she will appear again. And this time it’s for this emotional moment in Nigel’s journey. Many viewers expressed their excitement at her return. One said, “I loved Pat and felt thrilled to see her face again.” Another said, “She still looks the same.”
Jo Marie said she is excited to see the scenes. She also praised her for her work over the years. One user said, “Best day of my life.” In the upcoming episode, we will see Nigel’s mind take him back to the older days. And Pat will be the key figure.
Pam St Clement Shares Her Thoughts
Pam said, “I was both surprised and excited to be asked back to tread the streets of Walford once again and to be involved in Nigel’s touching dementia storyline. ‘It was lovely to be welcomed back by those with whom I had worked for so long. It was just like coming home.’
Ben Wadey also said it’s an honour to have Pam back. He further said that she has been one of the most loved ones. And will always be an iconic character on the Square. Characters come back as ghosts very often in the soap.
Back in our world, Angie Watts came down from heaven to the ruins of the Queen Vic to rescue a trapped Sharon, and in 2023, Roxy Mitchell was back, just in Amy Mitchell’s dream. And now, after Pat’s return, Nigel’s story will take another turn. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.