The latest EastEnders bombshell has left fans gasping as it’s revealed that Nicola Mitchell is unexpectedly pregnant — and the shocking twist is that the father isn’t George Knight, as everyone assumed, but Ravi Gulati. The revelation detonates like a grenade in Walford, instantly sending shockwaves through the Square as questions swirl about when, how, and why this explosive secret was kept under wraps. For weeks, viewers had sensed something was off with Nicola. She’d been distant, distracted, and oddly emotional, brushing off questions from George and pretending her mood swings were just stress. But now everything clicks into place. The pregnancy test scene, filmed with agonizing tension, showed Nicola staring at the result in disbelief, her hands trembling as the reality sank in. She whispered, “No, this can’t be happening,” before breaking down completely. Fans initially assumed the baby must be George’s — after all, they’d only just begun rebuilding their relationship after months of turmoil — but the truth is far more complicated. The father is Ravi Gulati, and their brief but dangerous liaison happened weeks earlier, hidden beneath layers of guilt, attraction, and reckless impulse. According to insiders and upcoming spoilers, their moment together occurred one stormy night after a particularly heated argument between Nicola and George. George had accused her of being emotionally unavailable and spending too much time away from home, unaware of how much his words stung. Hurt and desperate for escape, Nicola ended up at Peggy’s bar, where she ran into Ravi. He was his usual magnetic self — smooth, confident, and just dangerous enough to make her forget her troubles for a while. At first, it was just a drink and a conversation, two lonely people drowning their frustrations. But as the night wore on, the air between them shifted. Ravi, still nursing his own wounds after his complicated split from Denise, offered Nicola a ride home, and one thing led to another. The next morning, both agreed it was a mistake — a lapse in judgment born of vulnerability — and swore to keep it buried forever. Neither imagined it would come back to haunt them like this. But in true EastEnders fashion, secrets never stay buried for long. Now, as Nicola’s pregnancy becomes impossible to hide, cracks begin to form in her carefully constructed facade. George, thrilled by the idea of becoming a father again, starts making plans for their future, completely unaware that his world is about to implode. Meanwhile, Ravi, always cool under pressure, is blindsided when Nicola confronts him privately to confess that the baby is his. His first reaction is disbelief — followed quickly by panic. “You can’t be serious, Nic,” he says, his voice low, almost pleading. “You told me that night never happened.” But Nicola, exhausted and terrified, tells him she can’t lie anymore. “I thought I could forget it, but now… I can’t,” she admits through tears. Their conversation is intense, raw, and laced with dread, especially as Ravi realizes the gravity of what’s coming. A pregnancy scandal of this magnitude could destroy not only George’s family but also his own fragile redemption arc. The irony, of course, is that Ravi’s pattern of manipulation and charm has finally caught up with him — only this time, he might genuinely care. Sources behind the scenes have hinted that the writers are building toward an emotional, slow-burn storyline that explores guilt, consequences, and betrayal from every angle. Nicola’s turmoil will reportedly deepen as she struggles to decide whether to tell George the truth. On one hand, she knows he doesn’t deserve another betrayal after everything he’s endured; on the other, she can’t bear the weight of living a lie. Ravi, meanwhile, finds himself caught between self-preservation and unexpected attachment. His past actions have earned him plenty of enemies, and if this truth comes out, it could push George — one of Walford’s most volatile men — over the edge. Imagine the fallout: George discovering the woman he loves slept with one of the men he despises most, the same man whose reputation for deceit and danger haunts every corner of the Square. The confrontation scenes, reportedly filmed in near darkness at The Vic, are said to be among the most explosive of the season, featuring shouting, accusations, and a near-physical fight that leaves everyone shaken. Nicola’s secret is bound to ripple through the entire community, pulling in Denise, Suki, and even Sharon as the web of lies unravels. Some fans have already begun theorizing that Nicola’s pregnancy might not remain a secret for long — Denise, always sharp-eyed when Ravi’s involved, is expected to notice the tension between them. Others predict that the truth could come out in the most dramatic way possible: a DNA test gone wrong or a confrontation during a family gathering that ends in heartbreak. For now, though, the official timeline places Nicola and Ravi’s encounter about six weeks before the pregnancy reveal — right around the time of George and Nicola’s temporary breakup. The writers have cleverly hidden subtle clues: Nicola’s nervous glances at Ravi in the café, her awkwardness when his name comes up, and the unspoken guilt shadowing her every smile. It’s classic EastEnders storytelling — a seemingly small mistake that spirals into catastrophe. The performances from both actors are reportedly electrifying, balancing passion with regret and moral conflict. Nicola’s vulnerability contrasts sharply with Ravi’s simmering intensity, making their scenes together feel both dangerous and tragic. The question now isn’t just when the truth will come out, but what it will do to everyone involved. Can George ever forgive her? Will Ravi step up as a father or distance himself completely? And perhaps most crucially — will Nicola be able to live with the consequences of one reckless night that changed everything? As Walford braces for yet another storm of secrets, betrayals, and heartbreak, one thing is certain: this storyline is far from over, and when the truth finally explodes, it will send shockwaves through EastEnders that no one will forget.