EastEnders fans have been questioning if Barney really is a Mitchell
(Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron)

EastEnders viewers 'work out' Barney Mitchell's real dad - and he's already on the Square

by · Manchester Evening News

EastEnders has confirmed a twist for Nicola Mitchell (played by Laura Doddington) after the Walford newbie made it very clear that she already knew Zack Hudson (James Farrar), sparking a wild theory about her son Barney (Lewis Bridgeman).

Earlier this week, Nicola arrived in the Square as her eldest son Harry (Elijah Holloway) was being arrested on suspicion of murder. After providing him with a false alibi, Harry was released but a bombshell secret soon followed.

Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) wasn't thrilled to see Nicola and the ex-couple clashed. Nicola's lies about being in Bali and 'finding herself' were exposed while youngest son Barney (Lewis Bridgeman) watched uncomfortably.

It transpired failed beautician Nicola has been in jail for ABH after injecting a girl with unlicensed lip filler. Estranged husband Teddy confirmed the victim had been on a drip for three days and Nicola even declined to offer a refund.

Barney is the youngest son of Ted and Nicola, or is he?
(Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron)

But on Wednesday (November 13), there was another revelation as Nicola bumped into Zack Hudson outside of The Queen Vic.

"I almost had a heart attack when I saw you at that bar," she said after he approached her to confirm it was really her. The two had briefly crossed paths earlier.

"Some men are unforgettable, even after all these years," she continued. "You still a PT? My core ain't been the same since you had a go at it."

After their exchange of flirty banter, Nicola told Zack to do her a favour and pretend they don't know each other since her husband and kids are around.

Zack Hudson seems to already know newcomer Nicola Mitchell
(Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

The scene heavily implied they had an affair while Nicola was married to Teddy, and some fans are now suggesting Zack is the biological father of Barney.

Taking to X, one person wrote: "What if Barney is Zack’s son? #EASTENDERS."

A second asked: "Omg is Zack Barney's Dad? The resemblance is there #EastEnders."

A third chimed in: "There wasn't a need to shoehorn Zack into her past unless this is a possibility." "Zack will be Barney's dad", predicted another.

EastEnders airs Monday - Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer

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