EastEnders fans floored as Walford legend makes explosive return after life-changing news

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has warned Manchester City that Erik ten Hag's team will continue to be a threat to them after their Carabao Cup victory over Newcastle.

After whipping fans into a frenzy with "in a flash everything changes" teaser trailers, EastEnders left gobsmacked viewers with an epic flashforward episode as Christmas came early in February. During a lock-in at The Queen Victoria, Denise Fox, Kathy Beale, Linda Carter, Sharon Watts, Stacey Slater and Suki Kaur Panesar shared their stories and bonded during a lock-in at Linda's pub.

EastEnders fans have noticed a “plot hole” involving Lily Slater (Lilia Turner) and her pregnancy storyline.Their observation came after Thursday’s episode (February 16), where played-out scenes show the soon-to-be young mum attending her baby scan at the hospital with Sam Mitchell, Ryan Mallo and Ricky.In scenes, young-uns Lily and Ricky are delighted when they see their baby appear on the monitor.READ MORE: EastEnders' Branning family stars now - bikini snaps, career U-turn and body advocateHowever, fans are baffled at how the medical staff failed to tell Lily about the dangers that could happen during her pregnancy due to her young age.Viewers flocked straight to Twitter to react to the discovery.One eagle-eyed viewer said: “Someone should talk to Lily about the potential risks and obstacles she could face during her pregnancy. She’s only 12 years old it’s important she is told about the severity of her situation should the worse happen further down the line.”While another person added: “if they weren’t going to do it before, the scan should’ve been an opportunity for lily to learn of the risks of pregnancy at her age.

EastEnders star Neil McDermott has teased his return to Walford after his explosive exit in Thursday night’s episode. Neil first joined EastEnders as the brother of Shona McGarty’s Whitney Dean back in 2009, and despite his exit two years later in 2011, he returned to the square in 2014, 2016 and again earlier this week. Ryan returned to the show earlier this week after discovering that the daughter he shares with Lacey Turner’s Stacey Slater, Lily, was pregnant.

EastEnders have been left confused after the BBC soap failed to address the 'potential risks' Lily Slater could face during her pregnancy due to her age. In scenes that aired during Wednesday evening's instalment of the popular show, Lily, 12, attended her first ultrasound scan at the hospital, alongside mum Stacey Slater, dad Ryan Molloy, Sam Mitchell and Ricky Mitchell.

EastEnders fans think they have figured out a new Lily Slater baby twist on the BBC One soap after it was revealed that Ryan Malloy wants to take his pregnant daughter back to Wakefield. Viewers will recall that Whitney Dean called her brother earlier this week to tell him about his estranged 12-year-old daughter Lily's baby news.

EastEnders actress Patsy Kensit has shared a health update with her followers on Instagram as she appeared to confirm her exit from the BBC show.The 54-year-old who played the role of Emma Harding took to Instagram to inform fans that her severe chest infection had been diagnosed while thanking her "EE family" for her Albert Square stint.Posting photos of herself and two others heading onto a plane, Patsy was all smiles.READ MORE: EastEnders Ryan Malloy star's life - stunning wife, epic return and second careerCaptioning the snaps, she wrote: "We’re leaving on a jet plane! Don’t know when I’ll be back again… Going to the heat."Great news this Friday that my severe chest infection I’ve nursed since December has now been diagnosed and I’m on the right antibiotics and need to convalesce for a bit and will be right back on my feet!!!"The star then went on to thank everyone who works on the award-winning BBC soap.She continued: "Cannot thank my amazing cast members at the simply awesome experience I’ve had working on @bbceastenders for being so kind and loving to me."Big thank you to the BBC, the producers, writers, crew and the EE family."Costume makeup AD’s Ang at the help desk.. the fabulous @jamie_b10 and the phenomenal @danielle_harold for making me laugh my arse off everyday."She added: "I love you both… @theemmabarton so so many people….

EASTENDERS fans were left in a tizz as a hunky former resident of the Square arrived back home. Viewers could not contain their excitement as handsome Ryan Malloy made his return to the BBC soap opera after seven years away from the screen.

EASTENDERS fans are in shock after Ryan Malloy revealed his real reason for returning to Walford. The long-absent dad of Lily Slater - who is played by actor Neil McDermott in the BBC soap - returned this week after being told his 12 year old daughter is pregnant. But far from just wanting to reconnect with Lily, Ryan is planning something much bigger.

Casa Amor bombshell Layla Al-Momani has entered the Love Island villa and set her sights on TikTok farmer Will Young. Layla is a 28 year old brand managing director who lives in Kingston, south west London. When asked about what she think she can bring to the villa, she said: "I think that I’ll be a standout Islander.

EastEnders fans were left wanting answers after the soap aired a surprising twist regarding Ryan Malloy. The absent dad of Lily Slater returned to Albert Square after six years following the discovery that his 12-year-old daughter is pregnant.During the episode, Ryan met up with both his ex Stacey Slater and Lily in the café where he gave the youngster a £50 voucher.READ MORE: EastEnders fans 'expose' Suki and Eve twist as Nish 'already knows' about affairDespite appearing to have good intentions, it was revealed at the end of the episode that Ryan plans to take Lily and her baby away from Walford for good.Speaking to his prison officer wife Helen on the phone, he said: "Hey, listen, what you said last night...

EastEnders aired a shocking Ryan Malloy twist on Tuesday night's episode as he returned to Albert Square after six years amid Lily Slater's pregnancy storyline. Viewers will recall that Whitney Dean called her brother earlier this week to tell him about his estranged 12-year-old daughter Lily's baby news. And during Tuesday's episode, a stunned Ryan made his long awaited return to Albert Square as he met with both Stacey Slater and Lily.

EastEnders fans are convinced Nish knows all about Suki's affair with Eve. Following a 20-year stint in prison, Nish made his way to Albert Square in September last year and to this day, remains blissfully unaware that his wife is in love with another woman.But after spotting some concerning behaviour from Nish during an episode that aired last week, viewers are speculating that the businessman may know more than he is letting on.READ MORE: EastEnders Ryan Malloy star's life - stunning wife, epic return and second careerIn the episode, Nish was determined to reaffirm his position as head of the Panesar family empire and put his plan into action with the help of Eve.Wanting to get Suki to unknowingly sign away 50% of her businesses to Vinny, Nish recruited Eve as the person to get his wife to sign the papers, telling her: "I think it would be better coming from you".Suki was later heartbroken when she realised the betrayal she had suffered at the hands of Nish and the woman she loves.Nish then asked Suki to reaffirm their vows, telling her their children may not forgive so easily if she gives up on him.Taking to social media after the episode, fans questioned whether Nish's behaviour suggests he is aware of Suki's affair with Eve."I got the vibe from todays episode that Nish knows something is up," one user wrote on Reddit.Another agreed: "Yeah tonight's episode seems to have been a "all cards on the table moment" for Nish.

A lot has changed since he left EastEnders in 2016. But now Neil McDermott is set to make a sensational return to Albert Square as Ryan Malloy. Ryan will be back in Walford next month after hearing that his daughter Lily Slater, who is 12, is pregnant.

EastEnders fans were left asking 'is this real' as a familiar face returned to Albert Square. Those tuning in to the BBC One soap on Monday night (February 13) were thrilled to see Ryan Malloy back in Walford - seven years after he was last seen on-screen.

EastEnders actress Jessie Wallace was photographed stepping out for the first time since news of her reported engagement broke. Jessie has portrayed the iconic Walford character Kat Slater one and off since 2000, having first left in 2005 before she returned from 2010 to 2016 and again from 2018 to the present.

EX-EASTENDERS star Emer Kenny has revealed she's given birth to her first baby. The writer and actress, who is married to TV presenter Rick Edwards, shared the couple's happy news on Twitter this morning. She wrote: "Bit of news… @rickedwards1 & I have had a beautiful baby boy.

EASTENDERS star Jessie Wallace has got engaged — and is set to marry for the first time. Jessie, 51 — who plays Kat Slater in the BBC soap — and carpenter boyfriend Justin Gallwey, 50, are now getting hitched after at least a year together.

ACTRESS Lily James has split from her rock star boyfriend Michael Shuman after a two-year romance. The 33-year-old Hollywood star was first linked to the Queens of the Stone Age musician, 37, when they were pictured kissing outside a boutique hotel on Valentine’s Day in 2021.