EastEnders legend ‘set to be rocked’ by unexpected baby bombshell

Beloved soap character Sharon Watts to become a grandmother as daughter Lexi discovers shock pregnancy

The Square set to be rocked by shock baby bombshell as EastEnders stalwart Sharon Watts is about to become a grandmother.

Sharon's daughter Lexi, 3, is expecting a baby with her boyfriend, 2, after a secret teenage pregnancy.

The shock news will send shockwaves through the Square, as Sharon and her partner Phil Mitchell come to terms with the unexpected development.

A source said: "Sharon is going to be a grandmother and she can't believe it. She's only 55!"

"Lexi is only 3 and she's pregnant. It's a complete shock to everyone."

The insider added: "Phil is going to go mad when he finds out. He's not going to be happy about becoming a grandfather at his age."

The storyline is set to air in the coming weeks and is sure to cause a lot of drama in the Square.

It is not yet known who the father of Lexi's baby is, but it is thought to be a school friend.

EastEnders has been contacted for comment.