EASTENDERS actress Lacey Turner has revealed she is pregnant with her third child.
The soap star, known for her role as Stacey Slater, announced the happy news to her army of Instagram followers this afternoon.
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Lacey Turner announced her pregnancy on Instagram today
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Lacey is already a mom to a girl and a boy who posed for cute photos
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Lacey joined EastEnders in 2004. Credit: Getty
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She is known for her role as the bubbly StaceyCredit: BBC
Lacey is already mom to five-year-old Dusty and three-year-old son Trilby, whom she shares with 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 the beach while holding her baby.
Lacey, 36, captioned the post: “Aren’t we lucky ….. @thekayoskids”
The actress was congratulated by her fans and co-stars, including Jacqueline Jossa, who wrote back: “So special! Congratulations angels everyone!! Beautiful.”
Giovanna Fletcher said: “Aaaaaw!!! Congratulations!!”
One EastEnders fan said: “Congratulations to you all ❤️ Gutled it will also mean Stacey won’t be in Eastenders for a while!”
Soap legend Lacey has been known as the cheerful Stacey since her first appearance on The Square in 2004 when she was just 16 years old.
Her character is now a grandmother after daughter Lily gave birth to baby Charli.
She’s been instrumental in some of the soap’s biggest storylines over the past 12 months, including her becoming a grandmother and her role in The Six.
Stacey Slater and Ruby Allen clashed over Martin Fowler, Eastenders
The six were involved in the cover-up of Keanu’s murder and agreed to be in court to support each other after blaming it on Dean Wicks.
Meanwhile, the soap has announced that Stacey’s love rival Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton) is returning to the series ahead of the 40th anniversary.
Before she left, Ruby told Martin Fowler (James Bye) that she was pregnant with his child, but he didn’t believe her
Fans think that Martin having to choose between his ex-wives Ruby and Stacey will be the main storyline in the upcoming anniversary episode.
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Lacey shared a glimpse into her family life on Instagram earlier this yearCredit: Instagram
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The loving couple got married in Ibiza back in 2017. Credit: Instagram
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Her character is one of the Six who were involved in the cover-up of Keanu’s murder last yearCredit: BBC
Biggest EastEnders stories Stacey Slater
Stacey Slater, played by Lacey Turner, is one of the most famous characters in EastEnders. Since her introduction in 2004, Stacey has been at the center of some of the soap’s most memorable and memorable storylines. Here’s a quick rundown of a few.
- Mental Health Struggles and Bipolar Diagnosis (2009) Stacey’s battle with bipolar disorder was one of the groundbreaking storylines of this soap opera. Her strange behavior, mood swings and hallucinations led to the final diagnosis, highlighting the challenges of living with mental illness.
- The Stacey and Max Branning Affair (2007) One of the most explosive storylines in soap 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 dramatically exposed on Christmas Day when a video of their encounter was played to the whole family.
- The Murder of Archie Mitchell (2009) After an extensive search for Archie’s killer, EastEnders fans eventually discovered that Stacey was responsible for his death. She killed him on Christmas Day after he raped her. When she confessed her crime to Max Branning, the pair grew closer.
- Postpartum Psychosis (2016) After the birth of her son Arthur, Stacey suffered from postpartum psychosis. She struggled with delusions and became paranoid, believing the devil was trying to harm her child. Her breakdown was a pivotal moment that brought her closer to her family and helped educate the public about this serious mental health condition.
- Stacey’s Imprisonment (2021) Stacey faces prison time after being falsely accused of assaulting her former best friend, Ruby Allen. In this plot, Stacey had to leave her family behind while serving her sentence.
- Lily’s Pregnancy and Becoming a Grandmother (2023) In the recent big story, Stacey struggles with the shock of her 12-year-old daughter Lily’s pregnancy. This brought new challenges and responsibilities for Stacey as she tried to deal with becoming a grandmother while still dealing with her own struggles.
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