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Has EastEnders’ Nigel left Walford for good? New spoilers confirm his fate
EastEnders ’ Nigel Bates said an emotional goodbye to Walford this week, but the show has now revealed whether he will be ...
EastEnders airs double exit for emotional storyline in BBC iPlayer release – will they be back?
There was an emotional exit at the end of EastEnders ' dramatic double-bill, as two characters departed from Albert Square.
EastEnders icon returns to BBC soap just days after quitting in huge U-turn
EastEnders aired the comeback of a familiar face in worrying scenes on the BBC soap on Monday night, just days after two ...
Phil’s joy in EastEnders as Nigel returns to the Square – and a decision is made about his future
With Nigel safe, Phil and Julie soon began to row about where Nigel should stay, before Nigel interrupted, insisting that it ...
Has Nigel Bates left EastEnders for good? Soap airs heartbreaking 'exit' as Julie returns
EastEnders fans were left in tears tonight as Nigel Bates was seen leaving Walford with his wife Julie - but has he left the ...
EastEnders lines up Nigel exit story after emotional Julie reunion
Upset as he recalls their life together, Nigel insists Julie remain in the dark about his condition as he doesn’t want to ...
EastEnders devastation as news about Nigel reaches Phil
Phil has been acting as Nigel’s carer in recent months amid his worsening dementia symptoms, but their world was upended ...
EastEnders fans only just realising where they’ve seen Julie Bates actress before
EastEnders' Julie Bates made her return this week - but fans have been left floored after finding out where they recognise ...
EastEnders legend makes a shock return just days after quitting Walford – and he’s not alone
AN EASTENDERS legend made a shock return to the soap today – just days after quitting Walford. Nigel Bates – who is played by ...
Who is Julie Bates in EastEnders and who plays her?
Julie (maiden name Haye) is the estranged wife of Nigel. The pair met in 1997, two years after the death of his first spouse ...
EastEnders legend quits Walford in emotional scenes – leaving close friend devastated
AN EastEnders legend quit Walford in emotional scenes – leaving their close friend devastated in the process. Nigel Bates ...
EastEnders Julie Bates threatens to take Nigel away from Albert Square upon return after 27 years
EastEnders Julie Bates is going to threaten to take Nigel away from Albert Square upon her big return after 27 years. When Paul Bradley reappeared as Nigel Bates last year on the BBC soap, Phil ...