EastEnders fans are convinced that Julie Bates is having an affair behind Nigel's back BBC EastEnders Julie Bate's affair with resident 'unveiled' and he's in Walford already (Image: BBC)

EastEnders viewers are speculating a shocking affair for Julie Bates with a resident of Walford, which would leave her husband Nigel heartbroken. ‌

Nigel, played by Paul Bradley, made his comeback to the BBC One soap last year, over thirty years since his first appearance. In a tragic twist, it was unveiled that Nigel was grappling with dementia and had abruptly left his wife Julie Haye, portrayed by Karen Henthorn. ‌

Nigel confessed that he didn't want to become a burden to Julie due to his condition, leading him to disappear. ‌

Upon arriving in Walford, he found a friend in Phil M

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