{"id":327340,"date":"2025-10-23T20:34:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T20:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/327340\/"},"modified":"2025-10-23T20:34:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T20:34:13","slug":"eastenders-confirms-heartbreaking-nigel-outcome-as-car-crash-story-is-resolved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/327340\/","title":{"rendered":"EastEnders confirms heartbreaking Nigel outcome as car crash story is resolved"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"1.0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"EastEnders\" data-node-id=\"1.0.0.0\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">EastEnders<\/a> spoilers follow.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">EastEnders has aired a sad moment for Nigel Bates after he realised he was the one who caused <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69119291\/eastenders-spoilers-jasmine-nigel-twist-tonight-secret\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69119291\/eastenders-spoilers-jasmine-nigel-twist-tonight-secret\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"the crash that injured Jasmine Fisher and Gina Knight\" data-node-id=\"4.2\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the crash that injured Jasmine Fisher and Gina Knight<\/a>.<br data-node-id=\"4.4\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Tonight&#8217;s episode kicked off with Jack Branning escorting Nigel to the police station where he confronted his wife, Julie, who initially lied about the accident and said she was driving. <\/p>\n<p>What to Read Next<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">&#8220;I just wanted to protect you,&#8221; Julie tried, but Nigel insisted: &#8220;I have to do what&#8217;s right.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">He went in for the interview, accompanied by an appropriate adult due to his dementia diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"nigel bates, eastenders\" title=\"Nigel Bates, EastEnders\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4284\" height=\"2856\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eastenders-nigel-bates-68e62d4d2e1a4.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BBC<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"15\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"15.0\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tech\/best-tech-deals\/g35899960\/best-streaming-services\/\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tech\/best-tech-deals\/g35899960\/best-streaming-services\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Best streaming services\" data-node-id=\"15.0.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Best streaming services<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"17\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Speaking with the detectives, Nigel appeared confused about the details of the accident and said he couldn&#8217;t remember how he accessed his vehicle. Asked to explain how he was so sure he was driving the car, he replied: &#8220;It&#8217;s like a really strong feeling that I was there and I hit those girls.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"19\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">&#8220;And people keep lying to me about what I did,&#8221; he added, saying that his wife had initially concealed the truth but would confirm his version.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"21\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">&#8220;She&#8217;ll corroborate with you what I did,&#8221; he told the detectives.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"23\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">However, Julie lied to the detectives, saying neither she or Nigel left the house on the day of the accident.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"25\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Outside the station, Nigel realised Julie must&#8217;ve lied again as he was let go. &#8220;Did what I had to do,&#8221; Julie tried to explain, but Nigel didn&#8217;t want to hear her reasons. &#8220;You lied. You lied again!&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"27\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Meanwhile, George Knight got wind of what went down with Nigel and confronted him in the  Square. &#8220;It&#8217;s a mess,&#8221; George told Nigel, who was consumed by guilt.<br data-node-id=\"27.1\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"eastenders\" title=\"EastEnders\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2139\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nigel-george-eastenders-68fa7ad85d8e3.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BBC<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"30\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"30.0\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69122963\/eastenders-spoilers-zoe-slater-halloween-mystery\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69122963\/eastenders-spoilers-zoe-slater-halloween-mystery\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"EastEnders confirms terrifying new Halloween mystery for Zoe Slater\" data-node-id=\"30.0.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">EastEnders confirms terrifying new Halloween mystery for Zoe Slater<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"32\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Nigel said he hadn&#8217;t realised he&#8217;d hit Jasmine and Gina or he would&#8217;ve stopped and helped them. He said he went to the police to confess but they didn&#8217;t believe him as he couldn&#8217;t remember what exactly went down.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"34\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Agreeing to let things go, George supported Nigel, but he couldn&#8217;t bear to live with what happened. As Julie joined him, Nigel barricaded himself at home, while George suggested they called Phil.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"36\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">&#8220;Nobody calls Phil,&#8221; Julie said firmly, adding that she knew Nigel better than anyone.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"38\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Once she finally managed to enter the house, Julie apologised to Nigel. &#8220;I&#8217;m sorry for lying to you. I&#8217;m sorry for lying to the police but you know why I had to do it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"40\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">&#8220;To protect me,&#8221; Nigel said.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"42\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">&#8220;Just like you lied to protect me, remember?&#8221; she added, reminding her husband how he lied about his diagnosis. &#8220;It felt like a lie. It felt like a betrayal,&#8221; she said. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"44\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">&#8220;You hurt me, Nigel. You hurt me so much,&#8221; she continued. &#8220;So can you blame me for trying to keep you here with me after spending all those months apart?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"46\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Nigel reflected on her words, but remained resolute in his decision. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"48\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">&#8220;I could&#8217;ve killed those girls and I have to pay for it,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"julie accompanies nigel to the police station, eastenders\" title=\"Julie and Nigel Bates, EastEnders\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2139\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/julie-nigel-eastenders-68fa7ad856a2a.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BBC<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"51\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"51.0\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69095424\/eastenders-spoilers-kat-zoe-suki\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/a69095424\/eastenders-spoilers-kat-zoe-suki\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"8 huge EastEnders spoilers for next week (27 to 30 October)\" data-node-id=\"51.0.1\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">8 huge EastEnders spoilers for next week (27 to 30 October)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"53\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">&#8220;I am a man still, and I want to be treated like a man to make my own decisions right to the end. I&#8217;m not my disease,&#8221; he concluded as Julie said sorry once more.<br data-node-id=\"53.1\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"55\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">She then accompanied Nigel to the police station with his blood-stained shoes as evident of the crash.<br data-node-id=\"55.1\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"57\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">&#8220;The truth will set you free,&#8221; Nigel told her, who asked him if he was sure to go ahead, even if it meant risking jail.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"59\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">&#8220;I am sure and I can deal with it,&#8221; Nigel said, to which Julie replied: &#8220;We can deal with it, together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"61\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"61.0\">EastEnders airs on Mondays-Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"63\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"http:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/soaps\/eastenders\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Read more EastEnders spoilers on our dedicated homepage\" data-node-id=\"63.0\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong data-node-id=\"63.0.0\">Read more EastEnders spoilers on our dedicated homepage<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"66\" class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"66.0\">The new edition of Living Legends is here! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hearstmagazines.co.uk\/special-editions-subscriptions-lvgwitchesariana\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.hearstmagazines.co.uk\/special-editions-subscriptions-lvgwitchesariana\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Buy Ariana &amp; Witches in newsagents or online\" data-node-id=\"66.0.3\" class=\"body-link css-1lh7k7j emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Ariana &amp; Witches in newsagents or online<\/a>, priced at just \u00a38.99.<\/strong><br data-node-id=\"66.1\"\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"EastEnders spoilers follow. 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