EastEnders fans have speculated who the father of Lily’s baby is after Stacey Slater found out their 12-year-old daughter was pregnant in a shock story.
Viewers of the show racked their brains for a possible explanation, with many recalling some “past scenes” that could be a giveaway.
A paramedic broke the news after Lily (Lilia Turner) was rushed to the hospital after falling ill from a carbon monoxide leak at Slater’s New Year’s Eve party.
Conjecture: EastEnders fans have speculated who the father of Lily’s baby is after Stacey Slater found out their 12-year-old daughter was pregnant in a shock story
Taking to Twitter, fans of the show recalled: “14/11/22. ricky [Branning] stood up for Lily during an argument with Amy. Hid a text message on his cell phone.
“Left of Amy’s birthday party to see a mate. The next morning he said he would be home late. The next morning, Lily smiled at her phone and hid it from Stacey. Could this have been the day?’
Another added: “I’m ignoring that Freddie is the father of Lily’s baby theory. Ricky junior is the father – remember all the clues we uncovered? Ricky would sneak away a lot, texting someone and the throwaway line from Ricky asking Lily if she was okay.
Who is it? Viewers of the show racked their brains for a possible explanation, with many recalling some “past scenes” that could be a giveaway
A third wrote: “Ricky says he’s going to a buddy house…is that Lily by any chance?”
Another viewer explained: “I just watched Eastenders and I think I’m stupid I know who Lily’s dad is [baby] it’s Ricky Branning! Who remembers the episode where Denise asked Ricky at the pub where he was going and he went to ‘see a mate,’ that mate was Lily.’
It comes after Stacey Slater was left stunned when a doctor revealed her daughter Lily was pregnant in a shocking New Year’s story.
Is it true? Taking to Twitter, fans of the show recalled: “14/11/22. ricky [Branning] stood up for Lily during an argument with Amy. Hid a text message on his phone while others also agreed
The character, played by Lacey Turner, was in a state of disbelief on Sunday’s episode after the paramedic broke the shock news that their girl was expecting a baby.
Concerned mum Stacey was seen guarding her daughter while anxiously awaiting news of her girl’s condition.
A doctor then called her from the room and told her, “We were concerned about the severity of your daughter’s abdominal pain, so we did an ultrasound and found something that is concerning given her age.”
Can’t believe it: It comes after Stacey Slater was left stunned when a doctor revealed her daughter Lily was pregnant in a shocking New Year’s story
As Stacey gave him a worried look, he added, “Did you know your daughter is sexually active?”
To which she replied, “What are you talking about?”
The doctor then broke the shocking news, telling Stacey, “She’s pregnant.”
Unable to take in the stunning news, the character said: “It can’t be her. She is twelve years old!’
Bad: The news came after Lily (Lilia Turner) was hospitalized after she and several others – including Jean and Eve – fell ill from a carbon monoxide leak at the Slater’s New Year’s Eve party
News: A doctor then called her from the room and told her, “We were concerned about the severity of your daughter’s abdominal pain, so we did an ultrasound and something came up that is concerning given her age.”
Amidst the compelling new storyline, actress Lacey Turner, 34, spoke about her daughter’s on-screen plight and her character’s shock at the thought of her daughter becoming a mother at such a young age.
She told the press: “Stacey is absolutely shocked. They talk about their 12-year-old daughter, who has no boyfriend and, as far as Stacey knows, doesn’t really like boys.
“At first, Stacey thinks the doctors must be wrong. After that, she goes through every single emotion one could possibly feel in such a short amount of time.
Stunned: The doctor then broke the shocking news, telling Stacey: “She’s pregnant.” Unable to take in the stunning news, the character said: “It can’t be her. She is twelve years old!’
Lacey went on to say how Stacey initially kept the news from Lily’s adoptive father, Martin Fowler (James Bye), but she confided in mother Jean (Gillian Wright).
She added: “Stacey steps on eggshells. She needs to find out from Lily how this happened, who the father is and all the details. But to do that, she needs to build trust with Lily, and if her daughter wants it kept a secret, Stacey will keep it a secret.
“That’s why she doesn’t trust Martin because she’s just trying to get the information and build that trust and not break it.
Synopsis: “Stacey steps on eggshells. She needs to find out from Lily how this happened, who the father is and all the details. But to do that, she needs to build trust with Lily.
“Jean is Stacey’s rock, her best friend and they have such a strong bond. Stacey and Jean have been through so much together, and Jean is the only person who can truly understand Stacey inside and out.”
The actress continued, “Having Stacey share this secret with her mother is a huge burden off her shoulders, but she also wants someone to tell her what to do.
“In Stacey’s head, she’s like, ‘Do I just do what Lily wants? Am I supposed to be angry? Should I tell Lily she can’t keep the baby?” Stacey only turns to Jean for help. She wants someone to say to her, “Stacey, that’s what you do.”
EastEnders continues Tuesday at 7.30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Heart to heart: Lacey went on to share how Stacey initially withheld the news of Lily’s adoptive father, Martin Fowler (James Bye), but she confided in mother Jean (Gillian Wright).