EastEnders fans were left ‘crying with laughter’ as they declared that an unlikely character is the ‘best thing’ to ever happen to the programme.

Despite this week seeing Nicola Mitchell breaking down in tears, Kojo Asare accidentally taking drugs and Okie revealing his gun to Harry Mitchell, it hasn’t been all despair on the BBC soap.

Recent months have seen Julie Bates returning to the programme, moving in with Phil Mitchell and her husband Nigel Bates.

Julie had not been seen in nearly 30 years before arriving earlier in the summer after learning Nigel fled to Walford after learning that he has dementia.

Despite George Knight also living with Phil Mitchell and Nigel, Julie was welcomed into Phil’s home as they both want what’s best for Nigel.

However, iconic telly hardman Phi

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