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What happens to Nigel? Early EastEnders episode teases another huge twist

Can Phil save Nigel?

By Claire Crick

5 Feb 2026, 12:42 | Updated: 5 Feb 2026, 13:10

Tags: EastEnders, Julie Bates, Nigel Bates, Phil Mitchell

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Phil tries to save Nigel after he drowns

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Nigel being loaded into the back of an ambulance while Julie looks on

Phil watches over Nigel who is in his hospital bed

Claire Crick

EastEnders Insider Editor

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