EastEnders dropped a huge bombshell as Sharon Watts discovered that Keanu Taylor is not the biological father of Albie.
During Wednesday’s (November 15) instalment of the BBC soap, Sharon (Letitia Dean) was still worried after she received a call from the hospital requesting an urgent appointment to discuss Albie’s test results. Sharon decided to start the appointment with the doctor when Keanu (Danny Walters) was late to the hospital.
She was told that Albie has a rare genetic disease called Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), meaning he could have a predisposition to liver and lung disease later in life. Despite the risk, the doctor reassured Sharon that it wasn’t anything serious, noting that many people who suffer with AATD don’t even know they have it.
READ MORE: BBC EastEnders’ original Penny Branning star looks completely different 15 years on
READ MORE: Join the Daily Star Soaps WhatsApp for all the latest gossip from The Square to The Cobbles and everything in between!
He went on to explain that for a child to have AATD, both parents must be carriers of the gene. Assuming they both carry the gene, Sharon agreed that she and Keanu would both do the test to gain more information.
(Image: BBC)
When the results came back, the doctor confirmed that Sharon carries the gene, however, Keanu does not. As Keanu missed the earlier appointment, he was blissfully unaware of what the doctor was implying.
Suggesting Keanu leave the room, Sharon continued the conversation with the doctor. Alone, Sharon’s world was turned upside down as the doctor confirmed there is no way Keanu can be Albie’s biological father.
(Image: BBC)
Join the Daily Star Soaps WhatsApp for all the latest spoilers and exclusives
When asked if there was anyone else who was around at the time Sharon fell pregnant, she gazed out the window. Outside stood with Keanu and Albie was Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), with Sharon coming to the realisation that her ex is most likely Albie’s real father.
Fans were shocked by the bombshell and raced to social media to share their thoughts. “Don’t tell me that Phil is the father…i did not see that coming!” said one fan.
(Image: BBC)
Have you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz here
“I’m screaming! So PHIL might be Albies Dad!!” penned a second. a third added: “NOT PHIL BEING ALBIES DAD AFTER EVERYTHING, omfg that doof doof…” while a fourth joked: “Phil’s collecting kids like Pokémon cards at this point”
Elaine and George were shocked to discover that Cindy had slept the night at The Vic following her fallout with Ian. Anna doted on Cindy but soon kicked her out when she later learned the truth from Bobby, who revealed the true version of events.
Cindy had headed to The Vic after Ian and Kathy refused to let her see Peter, but when Kathy arrived for round two, she retreated to No.45 for some peace. Later, George arrived with news about Peter – the hospital was going to try and wake him up.
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday on BBC One at 7.30pm
For more of the latest showbiz and TV news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up for one of our newsletters here
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
