EastEnders fans have worked out who the father of Lily Slater's baby is - after a shock twist on tonight's show.
In huge scenes this evening, Stacey Slater - played by Lacey Turner - was left in disbelief when a doctor confirmed to her that her 12-year-old daughter Lily was pregnant and expecting a baby. She had been rushed to hospital and suffering severe stomach aches after a fault with the boiler at their home had caused her to collapse with carbon monoxide poisoning.
However, the doctor later revealed to Stacey that they had decided to give the 12-year-old an ultrasound, where they had found out that her daughter was pregnant. Stacey was equally shocked by the news.
Actress Lacey has said of Stacey's plight: "Stacey’s in complete and utter shock. They’re talking about her twelve-year-old daughter, who doesn’t have a boyfriend, and as far as Stacey knows, isn’t really that into boys. Initially, Stacey thinks that the doctors must be wrong. After that, she goes through every single emotion that you could possibly feel in such a short space of time."
Stacey is understandably left shocked by the news and later confides in her mum Jean.
"Jean is Stacey’s rock, her best friend, and they have such a strong connection. Stacey and Jean have been through so much together, and Jean’s the only person who can really properly understand Stacey inside and out," Lacey added.
"For Stacey to share this secret with her mum is a massive weight off of her shoulders, but she also wants someone to tell her what she should do. In Stacey’s head, she’s thinking, ‘Do I just go with what Lily wants? Should I be angry? Should I tell Lily she can’t keep the baby?’ Stacey is just looking to Jean for some help. She wants someone to tell her, ‘Stacey, this is what you do.'"
Now fans of the BBC One soap are sure they know who the father of Lily's baby is.
"I reckon Ricky jr is the dad to lily's baby #EastEnders," one wrote, whilst a second added: "So Ricky Jr. is the father? Jack will not be happy with this. A Slater-Branning child. What story. #EastEnders."
A third shared: "Oh what a twist Have a feeling nugget or young Ricky is the dad #EastEnders," with a fourth writing: "Genuinely hate that they’ve made a 12 year old pregnant but the hints have been there since there was so much focus on Amy. Then the test in a crisp packet. I assume the father is Ricky because of how he’s lost attention in the midst of Amy’s problems. #EastEnders."
*EastEnders airs Mondays through Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One.
