EastEnders fans have been left fearing for Nigel Bates (played by Paul Bradley) as he appeared forgetful during Tuesday's episode of the BBC One soap (December 31).
The classic character reunited with friend Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) after he found him in the Square on Christmas Day.
Phil invited him back to his where they caught up on missed time. Nigel told him: "Me and Julie split up a while back. Tried to sell the house but couldn’t.
She found someone else and wanted me out." Phil replied: "Couldn’t Clare take you in?" But Nigel told him: “Nah. We lost contact ages ago." Phil asked him where he was living and Nigel claimed he was homeless and living in hostels when there was space.