EastEnders fans spot a special hidden detail as Penny and Vinny announce a huge pregnancy decision

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By Claire Crick

26 Feb 2026, 11:02

By Claire Crick

26 Feb 2026, 11:02

WARNING: This article is full of spoilers for today’s episode of EastEnders, which is streaming on BBC iPlayer now, but has not yet aired on BBC One, and sees Penny and Vinny decide if they want to continue with the pregnancy. 

Penny Branning has been torn over what she wants ever since she discovered she’s pregnant earlier this week.

While Jack didn’t react well to the news that his daughter is having a baby, he seems to have grown used to the idea. Meanwhile, Penny’s cousin Lauren and boyfriend Vinny have been nothing but supportive.

Today’s EastEnders sees Penny and Vinny see their GP to discuss their options. He is very matter-of-fact about how this pregnancy would be different to others due to Penny being in a wheelchair, but instead of telling Penny this, he aims his conversation at Vinny.

As Penny gets more frustrated about the whole thing, Vinny stands up for her and proves once again just how much he cares.

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EastEnders: Penny and Vinny make a huge decision

After getting all the information they need, Penny and Vinny finally sit down and have an honest conversation. The conversation fans have been waiting all week for them to have.

After listening to Penny open up about how she feels about the prospect of being a mum, Vinny admits he would love to be a dad.

He reveals that he would like to have a baby – if Penny is the mum – and that he will support her with everything, even the night feeds. She says she feels protected while he is by her side, and they both agree they want this baby.

As they celebrate with a kiss, Gina and Harry walk in and realise they have interrupted something big.

Penny jokingly asks Gina how she would feel about having a flatmate who stays awake all night, makes loads of noise and doesn’t pay rent. Gina looks confused until Penny reveals she is pregnant.

Gina is thrilled for her frined and they hug – while Harry and Vinny also share a moment, too.

Fans spot something special

But it isn’t just the heartwarming scenes today that have got fans talking. Fans love Penny and Vinny together and they can’t help but notice the amazing chemistry the pair have on screen…

“Penny and Vinny carried this episode by a long shot. If you had told me they would have this much chemistry a year ago, I would’ve laughed at you. So glad they’re finally being used,” said one fan on Reddit. “Oh, Penny and Vinny. More of them, please!” agreed another.

Another viewer added: “I was open to Penny and Vinny, but now I’m fully on board. They are so cute!”

“Really loving Vinny and Penny. I like their interactions and bouncing jokes off one another,” said someone else.

Over on X, the sentiment was the same: “Vinny and Penny have my whole heart,” said one fan. While another agreed: “Penny andVinny are so cute together. I honestly think their blossoming romance is one of the best things in the show right now.”

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