As Penny and Suki clash, devastating baby heartache looms for Penny and Vinny next week
Suki's sabotage plan continues...
Suki made no secret of the fact that she doesn’t approve of Penny and Vinny’s relationship in EastEnders this week. But things got worse when she then discovered the pair were having a baby together.
However, there is more drama ahead next week when she ruins everything for pregnant Penny.
Penny put Suki in her place in EastEnders
Even though they haven’t got Suki’s seal of approval, Penny and Vinny couldn’t be any more loved up.
Determined to make the most of their surprise baby news, the pair are planning a future together, and fans couldn’t be happier for them.
Someone who isn’t happy, however, is Suki. And when she heard from Jack that she was going to be a grandparent earlier this week, she saw red.
Today’s EastEnders saw Penny confront Suki in The Vic, proving once again that she isn’t a woman to be messed with.
Suki didn’t take kindly to being confronted. Especially as it seemed that she might have finally met her match in Penny. When mum-to-be Penny asked her if she had been avoiding her all week, Suki commented on the fact that they move in ‘different circles’ and tried to get out of the conversation.
But Penny wasn’t having any of it. She told Suki that she and Vinny would be having this baby – with or without her blessing.
While Penny certainly isn’t afraid to stand up to Suki, next week sees more baby drama when Suki tries to sabotage everything for Penny and Vinny.
The drama continues next week as Suki causes baby heartache for Penny and Vinny
Next week, Eve attempts to diffuse the drama between Penny and Suki. And for a while, it works. Despite Suki initially turning down Vinny’s olive branch, she eventually comes around and agrees to lunch at Jack and Denise’s.
The tension finally starts to thaw between Suki and Penny, and it looks like they might actually be friends. However, the truce doesn’t last long.
Penny reassures Vinny that he doesn’t have to buy her love with gifts, but her words don’t seem to resonate with Vinny.
Instead, he shocks Penny by telling her that he has put a deposit down on a shop for her on Turpin Road. At first, Penny tells him that it is too much and she can’t accept it. But after talking things through with Gina, she changes her mind and thanks a delighted Vinny.
However, when Suki gets wind of Vinny’s grand gesture, she is fuming and accuses Penny of only being with Vinny for his money.
As Suki causes more devastating heartache, when will she realise how much Penny and Vinny care for one another?
BBC shares statement over BAFTAs racial slur as Robert Aramayo breaks silence: 'It's not being abusive, it's Tourette's'
Actor Robert Aramayo won the award for Best Actor for his performance in the film, which tells the real-life story of Tourette’s campaigner John.
However, after Robert's acceptance speech, Alan issued an apology, saying: "You may have heard some strong and offensive language tonight. If you have seen the film I Swear, you will know that film is about the experience of a person with Tourette syndrome.
"Tourette syndrome is a disability and the tics you have heard tonight are involuntary, which means the person who has Tourette syndrome has no control over their language. We apologise if you were offended."
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BAFTAs host Alan Carr issued an on-stage apology for the Tourette's tics heard during the ceremony (Credit: Splash News)[/caption]
BAFTA racial slur – what was said?
John was in the audience of the BAFTAs last night (February 22) to see the biopic based on his life celebrated. During the show, which aired with a delay on BBC One, a number of involuntary tics could be heard.
These included the words "shut the [bleep] up" being shouted during an introductory speech from BAFTA chair Sara Putt. "[Bleep] you" was heard when the award for best children’s and family film was handed out.
Viewers also heard the n-word shouted as Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented an award.
One audience member tweeted to confirm: "I was at the BAFTAs. John Davidson had been involuntary ticking before the show started, and throughout. All guests were made aware before the show started and throughout as to why."
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Robert Aramayo won the Best Actor BAFTA for his portrayal of John Davidson in I Swear (Credit: Splash News)[/caption]
Alan Carr and the BBC face backlash over BAFTAs Tourette's apology
However, after the apology, viewers at home levelled a series of complaints at both the BBC and the ceremony's host. Many argued that the tics should've been edited out of the BBC One broadcast, given that it was shown on a delay. Others countered that the whole point of the movie I Swear was to raise awareness for the condition and no apology was needed.
"Oh FFS why apologise for the Tourette’s in the audience #BAFTAs It’s undermining the whole point of I SWEAR," said one. "I understand the mentioning of someone with Tourette's tic-ing and explaining they cannot help it. But you ruined it by apologising for it," said another.
"Did they really just apologise for Tourette’s at the very moment they honoured it. Get a bloody grip," another commented.
Others asked why the n-word in particular wasn't edited out of the ceremony when it aired on the BBC, though.
"Why not edit the racist shouts out?" asked one. "The BBC was extremely irresponsible for not censoring that moment," said another. "I don't get why it wasn't edited out, though?" said a third.
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John's involuntary tics could be heard when the ceremony aired on BBC One (Credit: Splash News)[/caption]
BBC issues statement
Earlier today, the BBC issued a statement. In it, the BBC apologised for any offence caused, and also explained that the tics were involuntary "and not intentional".
A spokesperson said: "Some viewers may have heard strong and offensive language during the BAFTA Film Awards 2026. This arose from involuntary verbal tics associated with Tourette syndrome, and was not intentional. We apologise for any offence caused by the language heard."
Reports suggest that John Davidson left the ceremony during the second half of the show.
Actor Robert also spoke about the tics at the after-show party. He said: "First of all the are tics. He is ticking. We have to understand. The way we perceive Tourette's is a joint responsibility. It's not shouting obscenities. It's not being abusive – it's Tourette's. They are tics. If it can lead to a deeper understanding of Tourette's, and movies are part of that conversation, then it's an incredible thing."
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