BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 27 Feb 2026, 11:02 By Claire Crick 27 Feb 2026, 11:02 'I'll stop watching' Penny and Vinny fans threaten to boycott soap as tragic twist looks increasingly likely Fans think tragedy is looming for Penny and Vinny... Penny Branning Vinny Panesar Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 27 Feb 2026, 11:02 By Claire Crick 27 Feb 2026, 11:02 One couple who have been through a lot in this week’s EastEnders is Penny Branning and Vinny Panesar. The couple were shocked to discover they were expecting a baby after only weeks of dating, but after exploring all their options, they have decided to go ahead with the pregnancy. EastEnders fans couldn’t be happier for the pair, thrilled they are going to be parents. After hailing ‘Pinny’ as their new favourite Walfiord couple, fans are excited to see how this new storyline unfolds. Penny and Vinny discovered they’re having a baby this week in EastEnders (Credit: BBC) Fans fear for Penny’s future Some viewers have predicted that Penny and Vinny’s story isn’t going to have a happy ending after re-watching the New Year flash-forward episode. Eagle-eyed fans have predicted that baby Ethan, whom a struggling Jack is looking after by the end of the year, belongs to Penny and Vinny… and the dates certainly match up. But why is Jack so down? And where are Penny and Vinny? While the simple explanation could be that Jack is just babysitting for the couple, fans are worried something much more sinister is on the cards. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers As always with soaps, it is unlikely this is going to be a smooth pregnancy for the pair. Some fans are worried that Penny will either die in childbirth or be killed in an accident. It was also revealed in the flash-forward episode that Max had saved Ethan and Jimmy’s lives. Could this be the same danger that Penny gets caught up in? Fans are loving Penny and Vinny together, but predict drama (Credit: BBC) Fans have their say about Penny on EastEnders While we have still got months to see what drama is set to unfold in Walford, fans are convinced they’re right and have taken to social media to share their worries…Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your EastEnders newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. “If EastEnders is going the way I think it is, I’ll be so angry. If they’re going to kill Penny off straight after making her a mum, I might stop watching,” raged one fan on X. Someone else agreed: “This just won’t end well for Penny and Vinny, will it?” Fans were also agreeing over on Reddit. “I have a really bad feeling this is going to end tragically, potentially with Penny dying, and I really hope I’m wrong,” said one viewer. “I’ve always really liked Penny and thought her and Vinny could be good together, so I’m loving this storyline. I’ve also been terrified of all this leading to her being killed off. It would be such a shame,” agreed someone else. Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns. Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Claire Crick 27 Feb 2026, 11:02 By Claire Crick 27 Feb 2026, 11:02 Previous Story Next Story
