EastEnders fans are feeling disheartened about the potential return of Clare Bates for Nigel, as Gemma Bissix is reportedly making her way back to Hollyoaks.

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Gemma Bissix portrayed a character named Clare in both Hollyoaks and EastEnders.

EastEnders fans are now speculating about Nigel’s future, especially after it was revealed that Gemma Bissix will be returning to Hollyoaks 12 years after her character was killed off. But what does this mean for her role as Clare Bates in Walford?

Many viewers had been hoping that Gemma might reprise her role as Clare to be involved in her on-screen father’s dementia storyline. As Nigel’s symptoms continue to worsen, fans have been questioning where his family is in all of this.

With Nigel reportedly out of touch with Clare and having ghosted his wife, Julie, neither of them is aware of his dementia diagnosis. Fans were hoping to see Clare return to Walford to support her dad, but could her Hollyoaks return put a stop to those hopes?

Gemma Bissix is set to make a dramatic return to Hollyoaks 12 years after her character’s ‘death.’ The news, reported by The Sun, reveals that her return has been kept under wraps, with a source noting, “Gemma’s much-anticipated return to Hollyoaks will cause plenty of drama, especially as the soap gears up for its 30th anniversary.”

“She’s thrilled to be asked back, particularly since her character is being resurrected. The scenes will be explosive.”

Gemma played the villainous Clare Devine, whose criminal activities included murder, kidnapping, child abuse, and extortion. Her character was killed off in 2013 after being run over by her rival, Doctor Browning. Now, it seems Clare will be making a comeback just in time for the soap’s milestone anniversary.

But what impact will this have on the possibility of her returning to EastEnders?

EastEnders fans have expressed their disappointment over Gemma Bissix’s return to Hollyoaks, fearing it might mean she won’t be able to reprise her role as Clare Bates in Walford.

Reacting on social media, many fans shared their frustration, with one writing, “Given how her last storyline went, I think a redemption arc for Clare would be great—showing that she’s reconciled with Nigel and changed her ways. It’d be a shame if that’s missed because of Hollyoaks.”

Another fan commented, “This is a real blow to Nigel’s ongoing dementia storyline, so it’s quite disappointing.”

“Aw man, I really wanted her to come back,” said a third fan.

A fourth user suggested, “It would be a real shame if she didn’t return, especially with Nigel’s storyline. Maybe a brief return for an episode or two could work?”

It’s worth noting that Channel 4 has yet to confirm the news, and the BBC has not ruled out the possibility of Gemma returning to EastEnders. With Nigel’s dementia worsening, he could certainly use the support of his family now more than ever.

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