EastEnders spoilers for Thu, Apr 30: Walford is in mourning as news of Nigel's death reaches the Square, while Grant worries about Phil

Phil's behaviour leaves everyone worried...
Claire Crick

It’s a sad day in Walford as news of Nigel’s death reaches the Square in EastEnders spoilers for Thu, Apr 30, but how will Phil and Julie cope with their loss?

Read our EastEnders spoilers for Thu, Apr 30 in full, below…

Julie hugs Nigel one last time in EastEnders spoilers
Julie’s heart is broken (Credit: BBC)

1. Julie and Phil struggle with the enormity of losing Nigel

As Julie and Phil try to get their heads around what life will look like now Nigel has gone, Walford reels from the news of his death. While everyone knew it was coming, it doesn’t make it any less sad, and everyone’s devastated. 

The residents decide that they should do something nice for Julie and Phil. As they arrive back in the Square, everyone gathers to welcome them home. Not only that, but they also have plans to celebrate Nigel.

Yolande hugs Julie as she gets back to the Square
Yolande is there for Julie when she returns to the Square (Credit: BBC)

2. Walford mourns Nigel in EastEnders spoilers

Everyone gathers to show Julie and Phil how much they cared about Nigel. For the first time in years, Walford residents are united in the wake of their loss.

Julie is taken aback by how quickly the community has come together after Nigel’s death. But Phil struggles to keep it together and takes himself home to be alone.  

Will Phil let his family support him through his grief? Or will he shut them out like he did before?

Phil in an armchair looking sad in EastEnders spoilers
Phil is struggling without his best friend (Credit: BBC)

3. EastEnders spoilers: Everyone worries about Phil

As Phil struggles, Grant and Linda worry about him. As Phil remains lost in his thoughts, his friends and family fear he is going to go back to the dark place he went to last year.

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But after making a promise to Nigel that he would be okay, will Phil be able to honour that promise, or is he about to spiral once again?

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