EastEnders confirms who the father of Priya’s baby is – and she’s left reeling

| Deputy Soaps Editor Published August 27, 2026 9:39am Updated August 27, 2026 9:39am Priya has got the answer – but is it the one she was hoping for? (Picture: BBC / Metro) EastEnders spoilers follow for Thursday’s (August 27) episode, which can now be streamed on BBC iPlayer. The episode in question will air at 7:30pm. Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) was left reeling after receiving DNA test results which confirmed who the father of her unborn child is. The popular character, as viewers know, has been sleeping with Max Branning (Jake Wood), who is set to end Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) in a matter of weeks. The dalliance began back in June after Priya was left heartbroken by Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara), who thought it best at the time that they end their relationship. Ravi, however, came to regret splitting from Priya and thus resolved to win her back, proposing in emotional scenes earlier this month. Bowled over by the proposal and what he had to say, Priya realised that he was the man she wanted to spend her life with and thus said yes, ending the affair with Max. Priya and Max were sleeping together for months (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron) Upon discovering she’s pregnant, Priya roped Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) into helping her secure DNA swabs from both Ravi and Max so that she could find out who the father is. On Thursday (August 27), she anxiously awaited the results via text message. In emotional scenes, she and Ravi reaffirmed their love for one another – but the mood shifted when she received said results, which confirmed that Max is the baby’s father. Priya and Ravi re-affirmed their love – but there’s more heartbreak ahead (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. Priya was left in shock. The question is: will Ravi find out? What’s more, is this confirmation that Priya is the pregnant woman in Max’s bed on New Year’s Day, after such scenes were teased in a flashforward episode earlier in the year? Or is there another twist beckoning? Deals of the Day Shop MySweetSmile's biggest Bank Holiday offers before they end Back-to-school shopping just got a lot cheaper thanks to Primark The back-to-school essential parents forget every year – and it could cost them Simba's cooling mattresses are now up to 30% off ahead of the bank holiday The best hosepipe ban-friendly products to protect your garden this summer 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 Priya and Max are ‘caught out’ Arrow MORE: Triple wedding drama throws EastEnders’ Priya into a frenzy as big days loom Arrow MORE: Happy ending looms for Linda amid Kellie Bright’s EastEnders exit– but Max may ruin it all The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.