EastEnders fans were left stunned on Thursday evening as Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold) discovered she is pregnant with boyfriend Jay Brown's (Jamie Borthwick) child. However, the fan-favourite character appeared far from delighted with the news, sparking speculation about the couple's future.
Jay was seen gasping in shock before beaming with joy at the prospect of becoming a father. He currently acts as stepdad to Lola's first child, Lexi, whom she shares with Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden). The thought of having his own child left him grinning from ear to ear.
Viewers took to Twitter to share their concerns, noting Lola's sombre expression after the positive test. One fan wrote: 'Lola's pregnant I knew it. Jay looked so happy but I don't think she wants the baby. He will be heartbroken.' Another speculated: 'She's gonna look at abortion I think, that's her big shock decision.'
The couple have endured a turbulent few weeks following the boat crash that claimed the life of close friend Dennis Rickman (Bleu Landau) and left Ben with major hearing loss. Fans worry the pregnancy could drive a wedge between them, with one viewer tweeting: 'Lola is pregnant... She's not happy about it like... Where Jay is.. That could be relationship breaking.'
Elsewhere in Walford, Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ) faces turmoil as he plans to propose to Rainie Branning (Tanya Franks). However, a ghost from Rainie's past threatens to derail his plans. Rainie, a former drug addict and prostitute, has been in a good place recently, but an unwelcome visitor could jeopardise her sobriety and their future together.
