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Actress Gemma Bissix returns to EastEnders in 2026 as Clare Bates, reuniting with her stepfather Nigel, played by Paul Bradley, as he battles young-onset dementia.
Actress Gemma Bissix is returning to EastEnders in spring 2026 as Clare Bates, reuniting with her on-screen stepfather Nigel Bates, played by Paul Bradley, amid his ongoing struggle with young-onset dementia.
Her return, prompted by Nigel’s declining health and the family’s need to decide on his care, explores their complex, long-estranged relationship.
The storyline, developed with input from Dementia UK, continues to portray dementia with sensitivity, including hallucinations of past characters.
Bissix, who first played Clare in 1993 and briefly returned in 2008, called the reunion a full-circle moment.
The episode is expected to highlight emotional family dynamics as the family faces difficult decisions.
La actriz Gemma Bissix regresará a EastEnders en 2026 como Clare Bates, reuniéndose con su padrastro Nigel, interpretado por Paul Bradley, mientras lucha contra la demencia de inicio temprano.