S Club star Jon Lee is set to return to EastEnders almost three decades after he enjoyed an often-forgotten stint in Albert Square. The 44-year-old, who is undeniably best known for his time in ‘90s and Noughties pop act S Club 7, will reprise his role as Josh Saunders for Nigel Bates’ funeral. Josh was the son of Nigel’s ex-wife Julie, and featured in 20 episodes in 1997. After a long-running dementia storyline, Nigel – played by Paul Bradley – died in emotional scenes that aired on Wednesday (29 April). Walford will now come together to say goodbye to the much-loved character, who made his first appearance in 1992 before leaving six years later. Nigel returned to E20 in 2024, and was soon devastatingly diagnosed with dementia. His death came after a stint in hospital with pneumonia. S Club star Lee will return for the funeral alongside his on-screen step-sister Clare, played by Gemma Bissix, who already returned earlier this year as part of the dementia storyline, and TV mum Julie Haye (Karen Henthorn).…