BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 2 Apr 2026, 13:04 By Claire Crick 2 Apr 2026, 13:04 'I don't understand!' EastEnders fans spot huge plot hole in Penny's 'who's the daddy' storyline as iPlayer airs Oscar twist Is Oscar going to make things more complicated? Oscar Branning Penny Branning Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 2 Apr 2026, 13:04 By Claire Crick 2 Apr 2026, 13:04 WARNING: This article is full of spoilers for today’s episode of EastEnders, which is streaming on BBC iPlayer now, but has not yet aired on BBC One, and sees Penny make a shocking decision about her baby storyline. Penny has been in a panic ever since finding out that Vinny might not be the father of her baby earlier this week in EastEnders. But today’s episode sees her reach a new decision about her future, and fans have spotted a huge mistake in the plot. Penny is in a right pickle (Credit: BBC) Penny is facing a huge dilemma in EastEnders Since finding out that she had her pregnancy dates wrong at her scan, Penny has been keeping it a secret from Vinny. She knows that it is unlikely he is the father of her baby, and the most likely candidate is Harry, after a one-night stand before Christmas. However, not wanting to ruin her blossoming romance with Vinny, Penny has been keeping the news to herself. The only people she has told are Lauren and Oscar, after she confided in them and asked for advice. Nicola, however, has also worked out Penny’s secret and is blackmailing her into taking a DNA test to find out if Harry is the father of her child. However, with Nicola going into premature labour today, Penny’s baby dramas are the last thing on her mind. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Penny hasn’t told Vinny about the date mix-up in EastEnders (Credit: BBC) Nicola gives birth As Nicola gives birth at just 31 weeks today, she is devastated when she can’t see her daughter. Doctors tell her she is running a temperature after her C-section, meaning she needs to get better before meeting her baby. Nicola is devastated by the turn of events. And when Harry learns his baby sister is fighting for her life, and his mum is unwell, he’s in bits. Harry heads to The Albert, where he sees Penny having a drink with Oscar. He sobs in front of her, admitting that his mum isn’t as tough as she makes out. Penny is shocked to see this softer side to Harry, and it changes everything for her.Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your EastEnders newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. After Harry leaves, Penny admits that she can’t keep Harry from his child if he is the father. She tells Oscar that she is going to take the DNA test after all and find out the truth. Penny has been asking Oscar and Lauren for advice (Credit: BBC) EastEnders: Penny puts her trust in Oscar Oscar is shocked by the turn of events. But not as shocked as fans who have spotted an issue with the fact that Penny is confiding in Oscar. Not only is Penny usually closer to Lauren, but there is also the fact that Oscar is notoriously rubbish at keeping secrets! “I do not understand why Penny is doing all her confiding in Oscar. He’s an 18-year-old who has proven he is hardly the best at keeping secrets. Is she talking to him because he tells her what she wants to hear, whereas Lauren wouldn’t?” said one fan on Reddit. Someone else replied: “I think it’s exactly what you said. Penny wants to hear what she wants to hear, not the truth.” Another fan said, “I agree about Oscar and Penny. Doesn’t make sense for her to talk to Oscar when she’s much closer to Lauren. “I love Oscar being trusted to keep the secret about Penny’s baby when he absolutely can’t keep a secret!” said one fan on X. Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 2 Apr 2026, 13:04 By Claire Crick 2 Apr 2026, 13:04 Previous Story Next Story
