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EastEnders Julie Bates' Return Confirmed as Karen Henthorn Reprises Role After 27 Years

  • Karen Henthorn is returning to EastEnders to once again portray Julie Bates, making her first appearance on Albert Square in 27 years since 1998.
  • Her return follows Nigel Bates's departure last year without explanation and his return to Walford, after initially telling friends they had separated.
  • Julie arrives looking for Nigel, unaware of his dementia diagnosis and the reasons he chose to disappear to avoid burdening her.
  • Executive producer Ben Wadey expressed excitement about Karen Henthorn coming back to play her character Julie, who is returning in search of Nigel.
  • Julie’s return will raise questions and lead to difficult revelations about Nigel’s health, suggesting their reunion will include challenging surprises.
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EastEnders legend returning to role after 27 years and teases 'awful surprises'

An EastEnders star who left the BBC show 27 years ago is reprising her role and has teased some 'awful surprises'.

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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
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