EastEnders fans are predicting a shocking affair for Phil Mitchell as Nigel Bates prepares for a heartbreaking exit. Viewers noticed Phil and Julie growing closer during Nigel’s dementia battle. And their shared grief could turn into a secret romance. Nigel will move into professional care. So many believe Phil will struggle with his guilt over his best friend’s wife. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Fans Think Phil And Julie Could Cross A Line In EastEnders
Viewers have been discussing where the storyline could head. Phil Mitchell and Julie Bates recently bonded while they were supporting Nigel during his health struggle. As fans know, Nigel is now receiving professional guidance in home care. So some fans think the show could change the direction of the story.
One user wrote, “So obvious Phil and Julie are going to have an affair! They’re arguing, which is usually the start of a soap romance. Plus, it would make an interesting dynamic. Phil falls in love with his best friend’s wife.” Another shared, “Nigel is inevitably going to get worse, which will make Julie feel sad that her husband won’t recognise her anymore. So she turns to someone else for comfort.”
A third user mentioned, “This is bound to happen as they can’t stand each other. Soaps like to throw viewers off the scene by making characters hate each other before eventually getting together.” Also, the audience knows that Julie was involved in an affair earlier, too. So this twist wouldn’t feel unrealistic.
Other Viewers Hope The Story Takes A Different Turn
Many fans predict a secret affair storyline. However want the approach to be more careful. Some users think that Phil and Julie could develop feelings for each other. However, it should only happen after Nigel’s story ends.
One fan said, ‘This might be all types of wrong. But what could people think of a Phil and Julie slow burning relaitonshop after Nigel? She’s a different type of woman for Phil, but strong. She would keep him on a good path and also ground him.”
Another shared, Why can’t a man and a woman just have a purely platonic friendship?” A third mentioned, “I wouldn’t mind depending on how it’s done. It’s not as though friends and a spouse never get together after a death or during illness.”
Someone wrote, “I wouldn’t like a scenario where they are sneaking around behind Nigel’s back in the house. But if once he goes into a home or dies and they seek comfort in each other, that’s no problem. I think they could work as a couple.” Meanwhile, do you think Julie and Phil could ever become a couple? Let us know in the comments section. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.