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EastEnders Teases Baby Ethan Origin After Penny Branning’s Pregnancy With Vinny Panesar

Producers say clues to the New Year’s Day 2027 mystery will be released gradually.

Overview

  • Penny Branning is revealed to be pregnant, with coverage indicating Vinny Panesar is the likely father tied to the Ethan mystery.
  • Jack Branning finds a pregnancy test at a family meal, and Penny initially tells relatives the result is negative before the truth becomes clear.
  • Penny attends a GP appointment to discuss her options with Vinny present, growing frustrated when the doctor appears to talk past her.
  • The 2026 flashforward showed Jack caring for a baby named Ethan in 2027, with Oscar saying Max Branning had saved Jimmy Beale and Ethan at some point.
  • Alongside the Ethan storyline, upcoming episodes feature Tim Walton’s blackmail of Callum Highway and Johnny Carter, Ravi Gulati’s medication crisis involving Nugget, and an AI version of Anthony Trueman.