{"id":430217,"date":"2026-02-17T10:08:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T10:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/430217\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T10:08:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T10:08:19","slug":"eastenders-reveals-new-baby-drama-in-37-spoiler-pictures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/430217\/","title":{"rendered":"EastEnders reveals new baby drama in 37 spoiler pictures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>1Monday 23 February: Jack makes a surprising discovery<img  alt=\"jack branning, eastenders\" data-cy=\"slide-image-1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771322889_873_jack-branning-eastenders-698b16a863f01.jpg\" title=\"EMBARGOED UNTIL 17\/02\/2026 00:01 Jack Branning, EastEnders\" width=\"4283\" height=\"2856\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>BBC<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">He finds an unopened pregnancy test.<\/p>\n<p>2Monday 23 February: Jack&#8217;s discovery comes at an interesting time<img  alt=\"penny branning, jack branning, eastenders\" data-cy=\"slide-image-2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/penny-branning-jack-branning-eastenders-698b16aca8fc2.jpg\" title=\"EMBARGOED UNTIL 17\/02\/2026 00:01 Penny Branning, Jack Branning, EastEnders\" width=\"4282\" height=\"2855\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>BBC<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">The mystery presents itself just as the Brannings are holding a Sunday lunch gathering.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement &#8211; Continue Reading Below<\/p>\n<p>3Monday 23 February: Jack wonders who the test could belong to<img  alt=\"jack branning, eastenders\" data-cy=\"slide-image-3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/eastenders-jack-branning-698b16a68bd9e.jpg\" title=\"EMBARGOED UNTIL 17\/02\/2026 00:01 Jack Branning, EastEnders\" width=\"4284\" height=\"2856\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>BBC<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">He initially suspects Lily.<\/p>\n<p>4Monday 23 February: The truth is soon revealed<img  alt=\"penny branning, jack branning, eastenders\" data-cy=\"slide-image-4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/jack-branning-penny-branning-eastenders-698b16a98481b.jpg\" title=\"EMBARGOED UNTIL 17\/02\/2026 00:01 Penny Branning, Jack Branning, EastEnders\" width=\"4284\" height=\"2856\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>BBC<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Penny reveals that the test is hers. She initially claims the result is negative, which prompts Jack to express his relief. Jack realises that he&#8217;s messed up when Penny confirms it was positive and confronts him over his thoughtless reaction.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement &#8211; Continue Reading Below<\/p>\n<p>5Monday 23 February: Callum has a dilemma<img  alt=\"ian beale, kathy beale, callum highway, eastenders\" data-cy=\"slide-image-5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ian-beale-kathy-beale-callum-highway-eastenders-698b16a701987.jpg\" title=\"EMBARGOED UNTIL 17\/02\/2026 00:01 Ian Beale, Kathy Beale, Callum Highway, EastEnders\" width=\"4322\" height=\"2828\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>BBC<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">He&#8217;s received a letter which appears to be from Ben, asking for help.<\/p>\n<p>6Monday 23 February: Kathy gets upset<img  alt=\"callum highway, kathy beale, ian beale, eastenders\" data-cy=\"slide-image-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/callum-highway-kathy-beale-ian-beale-eastenders-698b16a4b56cb.jpg\" title=\"EMBARGOED UNTIL 17\/02\/2026 00:01 Callum Highway, Kathy Beale, Ian Beale, EastEnders\" width=\"4292\" height=\"2854\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>BBC<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">She urges Callum to do whatever he can to help Ben.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement &#8211; Continue Reading Below<\/p>\n<p>7Monday 23 February: The truth of the situation is later revealed<img  alt=\"callum highway, eastenders\" data-cy=\"slide-image-7\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/callum-highway-eastenders-698b16a4594d5.jpg\" title=\"EMBARGOED UNTIL 17\/02\/2026 00:01 Callum Highway, EastEnders\" width=\"4317\" height=\"2837\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>BBC<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">When Callum heads off to a meeting point, he realises that he&#8217;s been set up by scheming Tim.<\/p>\n<p>8Monday 23 February: Johnny gets annoyed with Callum for responding to the demands in the first place<img  alt=\"callum highway, johnny carter, eastenders\" data-cy=\"slide-image-8\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/callum-highway-johnny-carter-eastenders-698b169e97f00.jpg\" title=\"EMBARGOED UNTIL 17\/02\/2026 00:01 Callum Highway, Johnny Carter, EastEnders\" width=\"4227\" height=\"2892\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>BBC<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">And things only get worse when Tim tries to blackmail Callum! <\/p>\n<p>Advertisement &#8211; Continue Reading Below<\/p>\n<p>9Monday 23 February: Ravi eyes a new opportunity<img  alt=\"ravi gulati, vinny panesar, eastenders\" data-cy=\"slide-image-9\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ravi-gulati-vinny-panesar-eastenders-698b16ad93ade.jpg\" title=\"EMBARGOED UNTIL 17\/02\/2026 00:01 Ravi Gulati, Vinny Panesar, EastEnders\" width=\"4243\" height=\"2883\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>BBC<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">He&#8217;s feeling thoughtful after a difficult few weeks.<\/p>\n<p>10Monday 23 February: Ravi is interested in a new job<img  alt=\"ravi gulati, vinny panesar, eastenders\" data-cy=\"slide-image-10\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ravi-gulati-eastenders-vinny-panesar-698b16ad40eaa.jpg\" title=\"EMBARGOED UNTIL 17\/02\/2026 00:01 Ravi Gulati, Vinny Panesar, EastEnders\" width=\"4282\" height=\"2855\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>BBC<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">He wants to work at the car lot.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement &#8211; Continue Reading Below<\/p>\n<p>11Monday 23 February: Ravi confides in Vinny<img  alt=\"vinny panesar, ravi gulati, eastenders\" data-cy=\"slide-image-11\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vinny-panesar-ravi-gulati-eastenders-698b16ae861a1.jpg\" title=\"EMBARGOED UNTIL 17\/02\/2026 00:01 Vinny Panesar, Ravi Gulati, EastEnders\" width=\"4245\" height=\"2880\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>BBC<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Could this pay off for him?<\/p>\n<p>12Tuesday 24 February: Callum and Johnny&#8217;s relationship is in trouble<img  alt=\"callum highway, johnny carter, eastenders\" data-cy=\"slide-image-12\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/callum-highway-eastenders-johnny-carter-698b169f4d254.jpg\" title=\"EMBARGOED UNTIL 17\/02\/2026 00:01 Callum Highway, Johnny Carter, EastEnders\" width=\"4284\" height=\"2856\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>BBC<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Things are tense between the couple.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement &#8211; Continue Reading Below<\/p>\n<p>13Tuesday 24 February: Johnny is frustrated over Callum&#8217;s actions<img  alt=\"callum highway, johnny carter, eastenders\" data-cy=\"slide-image-13\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/callum-highway-eastenders-johnny-carter-698b16a482a84.jpg\" title=\"EMBARGOED UNTIL 17\/02\/2026 00:01 Callum Highway, Johnny Carter, EastEnders\" width=\"4284\" height=\"2856\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>BBC14Tuesday 24 February: Johnny tries to plot his next move<img  alt=\"johnny carter, callum carter, eastenders\" data-cy=\"slide-image-14\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/johnny-carter-eastenders-callum-highway-698b16a910053.jpg\" title=\"EMBARGOED UNTIL 17\/02\/2026 00:01 Johnny Carter, Callum Carter, EastEnders\" width=\"4281\" height=\"2854\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>BBC<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">He hopes to reason with Tim.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement &#8211; Continue Reading Below<\/p>\n<p>15Tuesday 24 February: Johnny hopes his tactics will work<img  alt=\"johnny carter, eastenders\" data-cy=\"slide-image-15\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/johnny-carter-eastenders-698b16a91bec4.jpg\" title=\"EMBARGOED UNTIL 17\/02\/2026 00:01 Johnny Carter, EastEnders\" width=\"4009\" height=\"3053\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>BBC<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">But things get worse when Tim declares that he&#8217;ll only delete the footage and drop his demands if Johnny sleeps with him&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>16Tuesday 24 February: Penny hopes to move on after a difficult day yesterday<img  alt=\"penny branning, eastenders\" data-cy=\"slide-image-16\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/penny-branning-eastenders-698b16abc2747.jpg\" title=\"EMBARGOED UNTIL 17\/02\/2026 00:01 Penny Branning, EastEnders\" width=\"4347\" height=\"2815\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>BBC<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">She confides in Lauren about how her life would change if she had the baby. <\/p>\n<p>Advertisement &#8211; Continue Reading Below<\/p>\n<p>17Tuesday 24 February: Jack turns up<img  alt=\"jack branning, eastenders\" data-cy=\"slide-image-17\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/jack-branning-eastenders-698b16a774bf9.jpg\" title=\"EMBARGOED UNTIL 17\/02\/2026 00:01 Jack Branning, EastEnders\" width=\"4284\" height=\"2852\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>BBC<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">He&#8217;s feeling guilty over yesterday.<\/p>\n<p>18Tuesday 24 February: Jack apologises for his behaviour<img  alt=\"lauren branning, jack branning, penny branning, eastenders\" data-cy=\"slide-image-18\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771322898_62_lauren-branning-jack-branning-penny-branning-eastenders-698b16aa1af85.jpg\" title=\"EMBARGOED UNTIL 17\/02\/2026 00:01 Lauren Branning, Jack Branning, Penny Branning, EastEnders\" width=\"4289\" height=\"2850\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>BBC<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">He knows that he was in the wrong. <\/p>\n<p>Advertisement &#8211; Continue Reading Below<\/p>\n<p>19Tuesday 24 February: The issue isn&#8217;t resolved<img  alt=\"penny branning, eastenders\" data-cy=\"slide-image-19\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771322899_339_eastenders-penny-branning-698b16a7431ba.jpg\" title=\"EMBARGOED UNTIL 17\/02\/2026 00:01 Penny Branning, EastEnders\" width=\"4280\" height=\"2856\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>BBC<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">Jack ends up offending Penny all over again. <\/p>\n<p>20Tuesday 24 February: Oscar messes up at The Vic<img  alt=\"oscar, peter beale, vinny panesar, eastenders\" data-cy=\"slide-image-20\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/oscar-peter-beale-vinny-panesar-eastenders-698b16ab92227.jpg\" title=\"EMBARGOED UNTIL 17\/02\/2026 00:01 Oscar, Peter Beale, Vinny Panesar, EastEnders\" width=\"4282\" height=\"2855\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>BBC<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-18ljdn6 emevuu60\">He accidentally lets slip over Penny&#8217;s news in front of Vinny.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement &#8211; 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