Lucy Beale's Shock Pregnancy

Monday 1st February 2010 - 12:30:39

Teenager Lucy Beale is to become pregnant in 'EastEnders'.

The young tearaway is set to shock her family with the news she is expecting in coming months on the BBC soap, which will leave proud dad Ian horrified.

Lucy, played by Melissa Suffield, 17, lost her virginity at a party in December to Walford newcomer Leon Small, played by Sam Attwater, although it is not known if he is the father.

Lucy's stepmother, Jane (Laurie Brett), reacts differently to her husband, however, as she is currently desperate for a baby, and her and Ian have been trying to adopt.

Lucy's run rings around her father Ian and stepmum Jane for years.

A show insider said: "Lucy's run rings around her father Ian and stepmum Jane for years.

"Lucy falls pregnant just at a time when Jane's desperate for a child of her own. Jane believes that the baby could be the solution to her dream of having a baby with Ian.

"Emotions are set to run high for all the Beale family over the next few months and there will be many twists and turns ahead."

Lucy will be undecided as to whether to keep the baby, which will lead to arguments with her stepmother.

A spokesperson for the soap declined to comment on forthcoming storylines.