![EastEnders: Nicola Mitchell Issues Ultimatum to Pregnant Penny Branning Over Baby Paternity [Spoilers 2026]](https://bollywoodview.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1_553821TITLEEastenders-1024x683.avif)
In dramatic scenes on EastEnders, Nicola Mitchell has issued a stern ultimatum to Penny Branning regarding her pregnancy.
Nicola, who recently discovered that her son Harry could potentially be the father of Penny’s baby, confronted the expecting mum and demanded she take a DNA test to prove the paternity.
What Happened
During Tuesday’s episode (31 March 2026), Nicola put two and two together after learning details about Penny’s baby scan. Realising the timeline suggested Harry might be the real father instead of Vinny Panesar, Nicola gave Penny a clear warning: either arrange a DNA test immediately or she would reveal everything to Harry and Vinny herself.
The confrontation left Penny visibly shaken as she faces increasing pressure to keep her pregnancy secrets hidden.
Current Storyline Context
Penny has been hiding the truth about her baby’s possible paternity while dealing with her complicated relationships in Walford. Nicola’s intervention has now escalated the drama significantly, with fans eagerly awaiting how Penny will respond to the ultimatum.
This latest twist adds more tension to the already complicated Mitchell and Branning family dynamics on the BBC soap.
What do you think? Do you think Penny will agree to the DNA test? Share your predictions in the comments below.