BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 25 Feb 2026, 12:02 By Claire Crick 25 Feb 2026, 12:02 EastEnders fans baffled as forgotten character Will Mitchell appears to return as different person Will is back, but he's had a personality transplant... Denzel Danes Nugget Gulati Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 25 Feb 2026, 12:02 By Claire Crick 25 Feb 2026, 12:02 Nugget suffers another seizure in today’s EastEnders, which leaves him scared and embarrassed – but it’s not Nugget who has got fans talking – instead, it is forgotten character Will Mitchell. As Priya fusses over Nugget before he leaves for college, she makes sure that he has his epilepsy medication. He assures her that he has…, but later Ravi finds it in Nugget’s jeans pocket while doing the washing. Ravi calls Nugget to see if he needs his tablets. But Nugget has already noticed he’s forgotten them and decides he’ll be fine to take them later. However, as Nugget, Denzel, Tommy and Ricky all head to McKlunkys, Nugget collapses and has a seizure. Thankfully, Denzel is there to look after his friend and make sure he’s okay, but as Nugget is fitting, he wets himself, and everyone sees. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Nugget has a seizure, and Denzel looks after him (Credit: BBC) Fans aren’t happy with Will Mitchell in EastEnders But while Denzel shouted for Tommy to find Priya, fans were surprised to see Will Mitchell popping up in the scene. Not only has he not been seen on screen for months, but he also seems to have undergone a character change. Instead of helping Nugget, he filmed Nugget’s fit on his phone. Fans were horrified to see Will acting so out of character, and voiced their anger at him coming back as a different person on social media…Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your EastEnders newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. “That Will moment felt extremely out of character. I always remember him being one of the nicer teens. Doesn’t seem like the type to film someone having a seizure,” said one fan on Reddit. Another agreed: “I didn’t even realise it was Will, that’s how many times he’s appeared in the programme recently!” “First Will Mitchell appearance in a while, and they slip him into the scene in McKlunkeys to film Nugget having a seizure. Feels out of character for him to do that,” added another viewer. Over on X fans were saying the same thing: “Why would Will film Nugget having a seizure? It’s so unlike him,” said one fan. While another agreed that it seemed a strange way to bring Will back to the soap: “I’m sorry, EastEnders brings Will back for his annual appearance to have him film Nugget having a seizure?!” Will filmed Nugget having a seizure, and fans aren’t happy (Credit: BBC) Priya lays into Ravi Denzel takes Nugget home and explains to Priya what had happened as an embarrassed Nugget goes off to have a shower. Ravi races home to see Nugget, but Priya blames him for the fact that Nugget didn’t have his medication. Annoyed that he hasn’t collected Nugget’s prescription, Priya lays into him and Ravi dashes out to the pharmacy. But once there, he gets cross when there is a problem with the medication and ends up holding everyone hostage. Has Ravi finally hit rock bottom? Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns. Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 25 Feb 2026, 12:02 By Claire Crick 25 Feb 2026, 12:02 Previous Story Next Story
