EastEnders Star Makes Surprise Return After 27 Years in Nigel Bates Mystery
Fans were thrilled as Julie Bates made a surprise return to EastEnders after nearly three decades, reigniting old mysteries.
EastEnders, Julie Bates, Nigel Bates, Walford, BBC, Karen Henthorn
London: So, guess what? EastEnders just pulled a major surprise! Julie Bates, played by Karen Henthorn, popped back into the show after 27 years. Can you believe it? She was heard on-screen for the first time in ages!
Nigel Bates, played by Paul Bradley, made his return to Walford on Christmas Eve. He told Phil Mitchell that he and Julie had split up. But hold on, it turns out he was fibbing! He got a text from Julie begging him to come home.
Things got even more interesting when Nigel refused to talk to Julie again. Billy Mitchell even called him out for using Phil for cash. But Nigel managed to snag a job at the café, thanks to Kathy Beale.
While Nigel’s backstory is still a bit of a mystery, fans are buzzing about Julie possibly showing up in Walford for the soap’s 40th anniversary. How cool would that be?
When Nigel’s phone buzzed, he played a voice message from Julie. She sounded so worried, saying she just wanted to know if he was okay. It was super emotional!
Julie last appeared in the Square back in 1998 when she moved to Scotland with Nigel and their kids. Now, fans are speculating if she’ll make a surprise visit soon.
People are chatting about it online, wondering if Julie will return before the big anniversary. It’s got everyone talking, and I can’t wait to see what happens next!
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7:30 PM on BBC One and iPlayer. Don’t miss it!
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