EastEnders has shared devastating news in Nigel Bates' return storyline, in the show’s latest episode, as he shares a serious health diagnosis with Yolande.

EastEnders spoilers follow for Thursday’s episode (January 9), which is available to watch now on streaming service BBC iPlayer and hasn’t yet aired on TV. EastEnders’ Nigel Bates has revealed another big secret after confirming his tragic diagnosis,

EastEnders is working with experts and organisations in the field, including Dementia UK, on a storyline, which explores the issue of young on-set dementia. Nigel, played by Paul Bradley, opened up about his health to Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) in tonight’s episode of the soap.

EastEnders’ executive producer Chris Clenshaw has spoken out about Nigel Bates’ tragic dementia storyline for the first time.

Tonight’s episode of EastEnders saw Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) confirm to friend Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) that he has dementia. Nigel returned to Albert Square over Christmas, much to Phil’s (Steve McFadden) surprise.

Tonight's EastEnders will see growing concern for Phil Mitchell as he continues to act out of character, leading to his family staging an intervention. But it soon turns out there is another secret being hidden right under their noses.