EastEnders fans are convinced that Phil Mitchell is set for a new romance with a Walford resident, and it's not Sharon or Linda

EastEnders enthusiasts are speculating that Phil Mitchell, portrayed by Steve McFadden, is on the brink of a new love interest, much to the dismay of his best mate Nigel Bates, played by Paul Bradley . ‌

As regular viewers of the BBC soap will be aware, Nigel and his estranged wife Julie Bates, played by Karen Henthorn , recently returned to Walford following Nigel's diagnosis with dementia. ‌

Phil has been looking after Nigel since his own near-death experience earlier this year, and the pair, who have been friends since childhood, enjoy each other's company. ‌

However, tensions are rising in the Mitchell household as Phil and Julie butt heads ove

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