NIGEL Bates is hiding a big secret and lying to friend Phil Mitchell in tonight’s EastEnders.
The classic character – played by actor Paul Bradley in the BBC soap – was reunited tonight with pal Phil, who found him in the Square on Christmas Day.
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Nigel is hiding something and tonight he lied to his old friend PhilCredit: BBC
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Phil has invited Nigel to stay for Christmas, but he’s having a hard time too. Credit: BBC
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Nigel lies about Julie, so what else is he lying about Credit: BBC
Phil called him back to his place where they met.
Nigel told him: “Me and Julie split a while ago. I tried to sell the house but failed. She found someone else and wanted me out.”
“Couldn’t Clare have you?” Phil asked.
But Nigel told him: “No. We lost touch a long time ago.
“I have to admit, I never thought I would end up alone, at the age of 66, and not a penny in the world.”
Phil asked him where he lived, and Nigel claimed he was homeless and lived in hostels when he had room.
So Phil told him he could stay with him, insisting: “I don’t have a family. I’m alone and that’s how I love it – no strings attached, no restrictions. I am satisfied with my tod.
“Okay, you sit here and I’ll put the pizza in the oven.”
But when Phil disappeared into the kitchen, it became clear that Nigel had lied to him.
He got a text from his wife Julie – and it was clear they hadn’t split up.
The text that Nigel read in secret read: “Please. Come home. i miss you i love julie x”
EastEnders boss Chris Clenshaw has teased that Nigel is hiding some big secrets.
He said: “It’s fantastic to welcome back Paul Bradley as Nigel Bates, a character much loved by long-term EastEnders viewers.
“There is a lot of mystery surrounding Nigel’s situation and why he is here alone, which will be revealed in the coming weeks.
EastEnders Christmas and New Year schedule
Monday 23 December – 6am iPlayer & 7.30pm BBC One
Tuesday 24 December – 6am iPlayer & 7.45pm BBC One
Christmas – 19:30 & 22:35 BBC One & iPlayer
Boxing Day – 20:30 BBC One & iPlayer
Monday 30 December – 6am iPlayer & 7.30pm BBC One
Tuesday 31 December – 6am iPlayer & 7.30pm BBC One
New Year – 10pm BBC One & iPlayer
Thursday 2nd January – 6am iPlayer & 7.30pm BBC One
“Phil has never needed support more than this Christmas, so we’re excited to reunite these two old friends.”
But what is he hiding?
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