EastEnders fans have developed a new theory regarding the identity of the pregnant woman seen in Max Branning's bed during the New Year's Day flashforward episode. Rather than Max being the father, viewers now speculate that the real father is his son, Oscar Branning, and the woman is Oscar's girlfriend, Jasmine Fisher.
Fan Theories Emerge
Since the New Year's Day flashforward, which showed Max in bed with a mystery pregnant woman, fans have been eager to uncover her identity. Initially, names like Chelsea Fox, Priya Nandra-Hart, and Stacey Slater were suggested, largely due to their past chemistry with Max. However, a new wave of speculation points to Jasmine as the woman, with Oscar as the father.
One fan commented: "Jas is very much the pregnant woman in Max's bed but the baby is Oscar's." Another added that the "vibe" from the brief interactions between Max and the woman suggests a friendly, rather than romantic, relationship. They noted: "The vibes from the woman in the bed just gives friends, they don't sleep in a loving way and the knock before peaking in the shower it's all very innocent." A third fan reasoned: "Max would obviously care about her since she's pregnant with his grandchild."
Plot Developments
Some fans questioned why Max would be so concerned about someone discovering the pregnant woman if it were Jasmine. Others suggested that when Jasmine learns Oscar slept with her twin brother, Josh Goodwin, she might flee without revealing her pregnancy. One fan wrote: "Considering it's all about to come to head soon and she will figure it out or see something… Whenever she hurts she hurts others so yeah it's understandable if she leaves she runs away a lot."
In the latest episode aired on 13 May, scenes showed Jasmine appearing to seek conflict. She learned that a woman who had tried to steal Josh's bag was now approaching Harvey Monroe for money. Despite Oscar's pleas, Jasmine grabbed the woman's bag and shouted accusations across the Square. A fan remarked: "Jasmine hasn't changed one single bit. She's just looking for any excuse to kick off. When she finds out about Oscar and her twin brother she's going to burn Walford to the ground."
Alternative Theories
Meanwhile, Chelsea Fox remains a candidate for the pregnant woman, but some fans now believe she could be Max's bride instead. Although Max is currently in a relationship with Cindy Beale, viewers speculate he might marry Chelsea, especially after news that her estranged husband, Gray Atkins, may return to the Square. According to RadioTimes, actor Toby Alexander-Smith has been filming scenes as Gray. One fan noted: "Chelsea's still married to him, she needs to get a divorce to be a potential bride on NYD 2027."
As the storyline unfolds, fans eagerly await confirmation of the pregnant woman's identity and the dramatic consequences for the Branning family.
