EastEnders confirms shock Nancy and Lee twist that will drop your jaw

| Deputy Soaps Editor Published October 5, 2026 9:52am Updated October 5, 2026 9:52am Nancy and Lee’s return brought a major bombshell (Picture: BBC / Metro) EastEnders spoilers follow for Monday’s (October 5) episode, which can now be streamed on BBC iPlayer. The episode in question will air at 7:30pm. Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) was left reeling to learn that daughter Nancy (Maddy Hill) was pregnant – but the bigger shock came later when she discovered who the father is. With the exception of a fantasy sequence two years ago, Nancy – who first set foot in Walford back in 2013 – was last seen in 2022. This time around, she’s back as part of Linda’s exit story. Monday’s episode saw her meet with Johnny (Charlie Suff), making it clear that she needed his legal expertise for a situation in which she has found herself. Johnny promised to assist after he dealt with a number of clients but things took a turn when Nancy began to experiencing pains and thus headed to the hospital. Max Branning (Jake Wood) spotted her getting into a cab and reported his discovery back to Linda, who – fearing that Nancy was unwell – made a beeline for Walford general. Nancy made a return to Walford, much to mum Linda’s shock (Picture: BBC / Kieron McCarron / Jack Barnes) And she got quite the shock when she spotted her daughter, who confirmed that she is pregnant. Nancy made clear in the past that she did not want children. Taken aback to learn of her pregnancy, Linda was quick to ask questions, particularly keen to know who the father is. Tension was soon aplenty between the mother and daughter duo, with Nancy reiterating that she didn’t want Linda to know and that the pregnancy isn’t what she thinks. Overwhelmed with all the questions, she asked her mum to leave. Max told Linda about Nancy’s return – but a bigger shock followed (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron) Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. But as Linda and Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) attempted to work out what was going on, a bigger shock followed, with Nancy arriving at the B&B with brother Lee (Danny Hatchard) in tow. ‘You wanted to know about the dad’, said Nancy to Linda. ‘It’s me’, revealed Lee. ‘The baby is mine’. Linda and Elaine were left utterly speechless. The question is: just what is going on? Is there more to this than meets the eye? As it’s safe to say that Nancy and Lee’s explanation has left with Linda with more questions than answers! Deals of the Day Kurt Geiger's new Notting Hill collection is a love letter to London's chaotic weather I’ve found the Hoover gadget that could make cleaning your floors so much easier I tried L'Oréal Paris's new PDRN serum and my skin looked glossier after one use This new Cricut gadget turns your favourite photos into stickers in minutes From kitchen hatches to burgundy walls – the biggest home trends for 2027 EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One or stream from 6am on BBC iPlayer. If you’ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. Arrow MORE: All EastEnders spoilers for next week as two major characters return Arrow MORE: All EastEnders cast returns, exits and new arrivals coming up in 2026 Arrow MORE: All EastEnders cast returns, exits and new arrivals coming up in 2026 The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.