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EastEnders' Nigel's Old Friend Sanjay Returns?
23 Mar
Summary
- Nigel Bates, suffering from dementia, is seen in a care home.
- He introduces a friend named Sanjay, sparking viewer confusion.
- Fans recall a 1990s character named Sanjay, questioning the connection.

During a recent episode, EastEnders viewers were left questioning a familiar face when Nigel Bates, who is residing in a care home due to progressing dementia, introduced his friend Sanjay. The character, also a resident at the facility, sat down to play cards with Nigel, appearing to know him well.
This scene quickly ignited a debate among the show's audience on social media. Many fans recalled the character Sanjay, a prominent market trader from the 1990s, and speculated whether this was indeed the same individual. The resemblance or lack thereof, coupled with Nigel's condition, has fueled theories about character continuity and recognition within the EastEnders narrative.




