DNA test results have confirmed that Max Branning is the father of Priya Nandra-Hart's unborn child, leaving her reeling in Thursday's (August 27) episode of EastEnders.
Priya, played by Sophie Khan Levy, had been sleeping with Max (Jake Wood) since June, following her heartbreak over Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara), who had ended their relationship. Ravi later regretted the split and proposed to Priya earlier this month. Bowled over, she accepted and ended the affair with Max.
DNA Results Delivered by Text
Upon discovering she was pregnant, Priya enlisted Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) to help secure DNA swabs from both Ravi and Max. On Thursday, she anxiously awaited the results via text message.
In emotional scenes, she and Ravi reaffirmed their love for one another. However, the mood shifted when the results arrived, confirming Max as the baby's father, leaving Priya in shock.
What Happens Next?
The question now is whether Ravi will find out the truth. It also raises the possibility that Priya is the pregnant woman in Max's bed on New Year's Day, as teased in a flashforward episode earlier in the year—or whether another twist is in store.
EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One, or streams from 6am on BBC iPlayer.
