Fans Mock EastEnders for 'Vowel' Spelling Gaffe

A recent social media post by EastEnders has sparked amusement among fans due to a significant spelling error. The show's official X account mistakenly referred to Nigel and Julie Bates' upcoming vow renewal as a 'vowel renewal'. This glaring typo, noticed by eagle-eyed viewers before the February 4th episode aired on BBC One, quickly became a point of online jest.

Fans humorously corrected the mistake, with comments ranging from simple affirmations of 'VOW' to witty remarks about consonants and linguistics. The blunder occurred as Nigel, who is battling dementia and has been under the care of Phil Mitchell since his return to Walford in 2024, prepared to reaffirm his love with Julie. The storyline has previously moved viewers, with a special episode focusing on Nigel's dementia in late 2025 leading to widespread emotional reactions.

This episode saw Nigel hallucinate characters from his past, including Pat Butcher and Barry Evans, prompting him to acknowledge his need for professional care. The sensitive portrayal of Nigel's dementia and the guest appearances of long-absent characters were widely praised, even as the social media team stumbled over a simple spelling.

Nigel Bates, a beloved character from the 1990s, returned to Albert Square in 2024. His storyline has since focused on his deteriorating mental state due to dementia. He was reunited with Julie, who had tracked him down. A special episode aired just before Christmas 2025, deeply affecting viewers with its portrayal of his illness and the return of Pam St Clement as Pat Butcher and Shaun Williamson as Barry Evans.