EASTENDERS fans have insisted they ‘didn’t even recognise’ a soap legend – as they made a shock return.
Viewers were thrilled to see a fan favourite character revisit Walford after 26 years away.
BBCLegendary EastEnders character Nigel Bates has returned to the soap[/caption] BBCSome viewers did a double take due to Nigel’s much different appearance[/caption] AlamyActor Paul Bradley later played Elliot Hope in Holby City[/caption]Loveable loser Nigel Bates appeared in the BBC soap from 1992 to 1998.