EASTENDERS viewers spotted a major blunder on last night’s episode with Nigel Bates.
The long-running character made a dramatic return to Walford over the Christmas period, leaving fans more excited than ever.
However, the most recent edition of the long-running BBC One soap, many who tuned in were left utterly puzzled.
Nigel (Paul Bradley) was sat in the laundrette in an intimate moment with Yolande (Angela Wynter).
He made a heartbreaking revelation as he confessed to his former neighbour that he had been diagnosed with early onset dementia.
Their conversation was then interrupted as his mobile phone rang out loud and it was Phil (Steve McFadden) calling.
But EastEnders fans noticed a blunder when it came to Nigel answering the call.
Although Nigel decided to ignore the call, he was apparently shown hitting the “answer” button on-screen.
A number of viewers took to X – formerly known as Twitter – as they pointed out the apparent continuity error.
“Anyone else notice Nigel clicked the accept call button?”, asked one viewer.
A second stated: “Well as Nige just answered instead of ending the call I guess Phil knows now too.”
However, many viewers were also left gushing on social media about the actors incredible skills.
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“Master stroke bringing Paul Bradley back as as Nigel. A fantastic actor. The scene in Dot’s talking with Yolande was simple, but wonderful,” noted a fourth user.
And someone else added: “Paul Bradley was excellent tonight, so emotional. Phil and Nigel’s friendship is unique. Can’t wait to see Grant return and be reunited with them both.”
[boxout headline=”EastEnders’ 40th anniversary cameos so far” featured-image=”32590325″ intro=”With the 40th anniversary of EastEnders coming up, fans are looking forward to some more incredible cameos from iconic faces of Walford’s past. But who have we had so far? “]Tracy-Ann Oberman – Oberman returned as Chrissie Watts, a character she last played nearly two decades ago.
Paul Bradley – Bradley returned as Nigel Bates, a character he last played over 25 years ago.
Micheal French – French returned as David Wicks, a character he last played two decades ago.
Patsy Palmer – Palmer returned as Bianca Jackson, a character she last played in 2019.
Ricky Groves – Groves returned as Garry Hobbs, a character who has not been seen since 2009.
Cliff Parisi – Parisi returned as Minty Peterson, a character who was last seen on the square in 2010.
Ross Kemp – Kemp has returned to play Grant Mitchell, a character he first played in 1990. The BBC has described Kemp’s storyline as “explosive”. Kemp said it was an “absolute honour” to return to the show.
Other aspects of the EastEnders 40th anniversary celebration include: A wedding between fan favorites, A huge explosion at the Queen Vic, and A live interactive episode.
EastEnders continues on BBC One and is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.