EastEnders’ Lacey Turner reveals she’s pregnant with third child with adorable pic of family
EASTENDERS actress Lacey Turner has revealed she is pregnant with her third child.
The soap star, famed for her role as Stacey Slater, announced her happy news to her army of followers on Instagram this afternoon.
Lacey is already mum to Dusty, five, and three-year-old son Trilby who she shares with her husband Matt Kay.
Lacey and Matt - who are childhood sweethearts - tied the knot in Ibiza back in 2017.
The family posed for cute photos on a beach while holding her baby scan.
Lacey, 36, wrote alongside the post: "Aren’t we lucky ….. @thekayoskids"
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The actress was congratulated by her fans and her co-stars, including Jacqueline Jossa, who wrote back: "So special ! Congratulations angel all of you!! Beautiful."
Giovanna Fletcher said: "Aaaaaw!!! Congratulations!!"
One EastEnders fan said: "Congratulations to you all ❤️ Gutted that will also mean Stacey won’t be in Eastenders for a while!"
Soap legend Lacey has been known as feisty Stacey since her first appearance in the Square in 2004 when she was just 16 years old.
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Her character is now a grandmother after daughter Lily gave birth to baby Charli.
She has been central to some of the soap's biggest stories over the past 12 months including becoming a grandmother and her role within The Six.
The Six were involved in covering up Keanu's murder and agreed to be in court to support each other after pinning it on Dean Wicks.
Meanwhile, the soap announced that Stacey's love rival Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton) is set to return to the show in the lead-up to its 40th anniversary.
Before she left, Ruby told Martin Fowler (James Bye) that she was pregnant with his baby, but he didn't believe her
Fans think Martin having to choose between his ex-wives Ruby and Stacey will be a major story in the upcoming anniversary episode.
Stacey Slater's biggest EastEnders storylines
Stacey Slater, played by Lacey Turner, is one of the most iconic characters on EastEnders. Since her introduction in 2004, Stacey has been at the center of some of the soap’s most memorable and gripping storylines. Here’s a rundown of a few.
- Mental Health Struggles and Bipolar Diagnosis (2009)
Stacey's battle with bipolar disorder was one of the soap's groundbreaking storylines. Her erratic behavior, mood swings, and hallucinations led to her eventual diagnosis, highlighting the challenges of living with mental illness. - Stacey and Max Branning’s Affair (2007)
One of the most explosive storylines in the soap's history involved Stacey's affair with her father-in-law, Max Branning. Stacey was married to Max's son Bradley at the time, and their affair was exposed in dramatic fashion on Christmas Day when a recording of their tryst was played to the entire family. - The Murder of Archie Mitchell (2009)
After a widespread hunt for Archie's killer EastEnders fans eventually discovered Stacey was responsible for his death. She murdered him on Christmas day after he raped her. When she confessed her crime to Max Branning, the couple got closer. - Postpartum Psychosis (2016)
After the birth of her son Arthur, Stacey suffered from postpartum psychosis. She struggled with delusions and became paranoid, believing that the devil was trying to harm her child. Her breakdown was a pivotal moment that brought her close to her family and helped educate the public about this serious mental health condition. - Stacey’s Imprisonment (2021)
Stacey faced imprisonment after being falsely accused of attacking her one time best friend, Ruby Allen. This plotline saw Stacey having to leave her family behind while she served time. - Lily's Pregnancy and Becoming a Grandmother (2023)
A recent major storyline saw Stacey grappling with the shock of her 12-year-old daughter Lily becoming pregnant. This brought new challenges and responsibilities for Stacey as she tried to face becoming a grandmother while still dealing with her own struggles.