EastEnders’ Nigel Bates reveals heartbreaking truth about dementia battle as soap teases another comeback after 27 years

NIGEL Bates has revealed the heartbreaking truth about his dementia battle in EastEnders – as the soap teased another big comeback.

Viewers were delighted to see Nigel – played by Paul Bradley – return to Albert Square on Christmas Eve 2024 – after 26 years away.

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In recent scenes...