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Overjoyed Ravi engaged to Priya in EastEnders – but he’s completely doomed

EastEnders spoilers follow for Thursday’s (August 20) episode, which can now be streamed on BBC iPlayer. The episode in question will air at 7:30pm.

Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) was on cloud nine after one true love Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) accepted his proposal of marriage – but little does he know what heartbreak will lie ahead.

The former restaurateur has been determined to win back ex Priya following his return to the Square. Priya, as viewers know, supported Ravi throughout his metal health struggle earlier this year.

After a stay in a mental health facility, where he received a diagnosis of complex PTSD, he returned home and ended things with Priya, who was devastated by the split.

Priya subsequently embarked on an affair with Max Branning (Jake Wood), which has gone on for months.

While Ravi is aware that she’s been seeing someone else, he hasn’t yet twigged that Max – who is engaged to Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) – is the man in question.

Priya and Max at the bar in the Vic in EastEnders
Priya has been having an affair with Max (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

The situation was complicated further when Priya discovered she was pregnant.

She initially resolved to have a termination, with Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) offering her support but, after assisting Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine) amid a medical emergency, she resolved to keep the baby.

What’s more, Priya came to realise that it’s Ravi she wants to be with and thus, after inviting him over to watch a film with their kids, she asked him to pop the question to her once more.

Zack speaks to Ravi in the market in EastEnders
Ravi has everything he wants right now – but will it all end in sadness? (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

This time, Priya didn’t hesitate in saying yes.

The couple reunited and shared a kiss in what was a proper magical moment. Well, it would have been if not for the big secret that’s hanging over them.

Priya is hopeful that her baby could still be Ravi’s – the question is: will this prove to be the case? Or is Max the baby’s father?

Either way, Ravi is reportedly leaving the BBC One soap in upcoming scenes, so it’s highly likely that this story will not have a happy ending.

HOT NEWS!!! EastEnders confirms major character is pregnant leaving flashforward mystery ‘solved’

EastEnders spoilers follow for Wednesday’s (August 19) episode, which can now be streamed on BBC iPlayer. The episode in question will air at 7:30pm.

Priya Nandra-Hart (Sophie Khan Levy) made quite the discovery hours after ending her affair with Max Branning (Jake Wood) – and it may shed some light on one of the big flashforward mysteries.

The fan-favourite character, as viewers know, has been sleeping with Max, who is due to wed Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) in the coming weeks.

Cindy remains in the dark about lothario Max’s betrayal and roped Priya in to assist with her hen do.

A silhouette in front of the Queen Vic in EastEnders

Priya, meanwhile, was conflicted about her future as, feeling guilty over what they’ve done to Cindy was one thing but when ex Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) popped the question in a tearful moment, it left her certain that ending things with Max was the only logical conclusion.

Max was taken aback by her decision to put a stop to their dalliance but ultimately he realised it was for the best. While Priya weighed up if she truly wanted to marry Ravi, she headed to Cindy’s hen at The Vic – where things took an unexpected turn.

After feeling off all day, she threw up all over Cindy’s dress.

Later, we saw Priya sitting in the ladies loos with a pregnancy test in hand – and a shocked look on her face. She’s pregnant.

The question is: is the baby Max’s? If so, it would certainly add further fuel to the speculation that she is the pregnant woman in Max’s bed on New Year’s Day.

Priya Nandra-Hart smiling in the market in EastEnders, while typing on her phone.
Priya discovered that she’s pregnant (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)
Max Branning standing in the market in EastEnders, holding his smartphone and looking thoughtful.
Is Priya the pregnant woman in Max’s bed on New Year’s Day? (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

The BBC One soap, as fans will remember, aired a special flashforward episode in January, showcasing what New Year’s Day 2027 will look like on the Square.

On the day in question, Max is getting married to a mystery woman – but there is a pregnant woman sleeping in the bed beside him that’s not his bride-to-be.

With Priya now confirmed pregnant, will she prove to be the woman in question?

Alex

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