BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 28 Apr 2026, 11:04 By Claire Crick 28 Apr 2026, 11:04 Phil vanishes as a devastating final Nigel twist rocks Walford in early iPlayer release Phil's family panic when he goes missing... Grant Mitchell Nigel Bates Phil Mitchell Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 28 Apr 2026, 11:04 By Claire Crick 28 Apr 2026, 11:04 WARNING: This article is full of spoilers for today’s EastEnders episode, which is streaming on BBC iPlayer now but has not yet aired on BBC One, and it sees Phil go missing. Today’s EastEnders is a heartbreaking watch as Julie makes the devastating decision to stop Nigel’s medication and make him comfortable instead. As Grant stands by her side and spends time with Nigel, Phil still can’t bring himself to visit his best friend. So when Phil goes missing, his family fear the worst. But Grant knows just where his brother has gone… Phil struggles with the news that Nigel’s medication has been stopped in EastEnders (Credit: BBC) EastEnders: Phil hits rock bottom With Phil still not listening to his family about going to see Nigel, everyone is at a loss over what to do next. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Sam even enlists Billy to try to talk some sense into Phil. Billy tells Phil that saying goodbye to Lola was the hardest thing she has ever had to do, but that he was glad to have had the chance to say all the things he had to before she passed away. While Phil stands firm that Nigel has already ‘gone’ and that he no longer needs him, Julie is alone at the hospital, facing a heartbreaking decision. The doctor tells her that Nigel’s antibiotics are no longer working. She explains they can try another course, but she doesn’t think it will help.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. Heartbroken Julie knows what she is saying and asks what happens next. The doctor explains that Nigel will go back to the care home. There, he will receive end-of-life care and be kept comfortable. Julie faces a heartbreaking decision today (Credit: BBC) Grant tries to help Despite knowing this moment was coming, Julie is devastated. She calls Grant and lets him know what is happening, and he rushes to meet her at the care home. As Grant sits with Nigel, he momentarily wakes up and asks for his skimming stone. Grant has no idea what he is talking about, but rushes back to the Square to look for the stone. Phil is confused about how he knows about Nigel’s stone – one that his dad gave him when he was younger, but it got lost at his old house. Grant goes to find another stone in the Square gardens, but Phil points out that it’s no good because it has to be a skimming stone. The pair argue again, and Grant accuses Phil of being a bad friend who has washed his hands of Nigel. Phil is fuming… and later goes missing. Phil goes missing, but Grant finds him at the beach (Credit: BBC) Phil vanishes in EastEnders Billy and Mark are confused when they can’t find Phil at home, and they start to panic. Knowing he is at rock bottom and after his mental health struggles last year, they immediately fear the worst. However, Grant knows just where his brother will have vanished to. Grant tracks down Phil at the beach and finds him skimming stones in the water. As he is about to talk some sense into Phil, his phone rings. It is Julie who has been told that Nigel doesn’t have long left. Grant is torn between dashing back to Nigel and talking to Phil. But spoilers reveal he talks to Phil tomorrow in a special standalone episode for Nigel’s death. The pair have a heart-to-heart, and Grant persuades his big older brother to go and see Nigel before it is too late. But first Phil has one last thing he wants to do for Nigel… but what is it? 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 28 Apr 2026, 11:04 By Claire Crick 28 Apr 2026, 11:04 Previous Story Next Story
