Ricky Jr EastEnders

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Ricky Jr's age in EastEnders and who plays him, as dad of Lily ... (Mirror.co.uk)

EastEnders teen Ricky Mitchell, known as Ricky Jr, has been on the BBC soap for a while - but who plays him and how old is he?

Is Ricky the father of Lily's baby? But how old is Ricky Jr, and is he Lily's baby's dad on the He is the son of Sam Mitchell and Jack Branning, while initially Sam claimed the father was Ricky Butcher - hence the name.

How old is Ricky Mitchell after he's revealed as Lily's baby dad? (Heart)

The dad of Lily Slater's baby is Ricky Mitchell who is the son of Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) and Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf). Stacey uncovered the truth when ...

How old is Ricky Jr on EastEnders? [Listen on Global Player: Spencer & Vogue. The dad of Lily Slater’s baby is Ricky Mitchell who is the son of Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) and Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf).

Ricky Jr age: How old is EastEnders actor Frankie Day? (Daily Express)

Ricky Jr Mitchell is the son of Jack Branning and Sam Mitchell but how old is the actor?

So now fans are curious to know more about the young actor who portrays the teenager in the BBC One soap. But there is speculation that Lily is lying as she said Ricky could never find out so is she just trying to protect the identity of the real dad? When she was able to return home, Stacey saw Lily waving out the window to Ricky Jr and she admitted he was the dad. So both she and Day are of roughly the same age but it is known the characters are both 12 in the show. Here's all there is to know about actor Frankie Day and the youngster he portrays. Ricky Jr Mitchell is the son of Jack Branning and Sam Mitchell but how old is the actor?

Who is Ricky Jr in EastEnders? Everything you need to know (What's On TV)

Ricky Mitchell has found himself in the middle of a huge storyline, but how old is the character and who plays him?

Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. a name that people on the Square have given him to avoid confusion after Ricky Butcher, played by Sid Owen, returned to Walford at the end of 2022. He was born back in 2010 when Sam was in a relationship with Ricky Butcher, but secretly having an affair with Jack. Ricky now lives with Jack, his step-mum Denise, and his half-sister Amy Mitchell. Here is everything you need to know about the character... [EastEnders](https://www.whattowatch.com/eastenders) storyline after it was revealed that he is the father of Lily Slater's baby.

EastEnders Lily's baby daddy 'not Ricky Jr' as BBC viewers spot ... (Daily Star)

The identity of Lily's baby daddy was finally revealed as youngster Ricky Jr - but EastEnders fans are convinced Lily has lied in a bid to cover up who the ...

Agreeing, a third wrote: "I think she's using Ricky to cover for someone." Echoing these thoughts, another person shared: "I don't think it Ricky and she said he can't know so why would she that...she covering for someone and I think it someone a bit older." Taking to Facebook with their theories, one fan penned: "I think she's using Ricky to cover for someone." But while it seems the secret is finally out, fans have taken to social media to speculate that Lily is lying and is doing so to cover up for the real father. With words of encouragement from Jean, Lily eventually opened up and revealed they were correct - Ricky Jr is the father of her baby. [EastEnders](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/eastenders) finally revealed that Ricky Jr is the father of Lily Slater's baby - but fans aren't convinced.

Who is Ricky Junior in EastEnders after he's revealed to be dad of ... (Birmingham Live)

Ricky Jr is currently at the centre of a major EastEnders storyline. The character has been revealed as the dad of 12-year-old Lily Slater's baby.

He returned to the soap in 2016 when she left little Ricky in his dad's care. He first appeared on screen in August when Ricky hurt his ankle playing football. Ricky was born in 2010, making him 12 years old. Lily then confirmed that she had slept with Ricky on one occasion but added that he wasn’t her boyfriend. [BBC](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/bbc) soap to move to Portugal, taking Ricky with her. [discovered that Ricky Jr was the father](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/bbc-eastenders-lilys-babys-father-25890772) when she spotted Ricky Jr.

EastEnders confirms identity of father in Lily Slater pregnancy story (Radio Times)

Spoiler warning for EastEnders on Wednesday 4th January 2023 as Lily Slater reveals the truth to mother Stacey about the pregnancy.

[EastEnders](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/) page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. [subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article). (Frankie Day) has been forced into the background of his family life in recent months as his sister Amy struggled with mental illness and self-harming. If you’re looking for more to watch, check out our [TV Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/) and [Streaming Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/) or visit our [Soaps](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/) hub. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the [Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast](https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/). [EastEnders cast: Who is joining, leaving and returning to the soap?](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-cast/) [EastEnders' Lacey Turner reveals Stacey's reaction to 12-year-old Lily's pregnancy](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-spoilers-stacey-lily-slater-pregnancy-twist-newsupdate/) [Has Shirley Carter left EastEnders for good after Mick's exit?](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-shirley-carter-linda-henry-exit-explained-newsupdate/) [EastEnders' Kellie Bright teases Linda Carter’s future after Mick exit](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-spoilers-kellie-bright-linda-carter-future-newsupdate/) [EastEnders’ Danny Dyer and Kellie Bright reflect on end of the Carters’ era](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-danny-dyer-kellie-bright-carter-era-newsupdate/) [EastEnders boss teases story "not done before" for February anniversary](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-chris-clenshaw-february-38th-anniversary-newsupdate/) [12-year-old was confirmed to be pregnant in the BBC One soap's New Year's Day episode](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-lily-slater-pregnant-confirmed-newsupdate/), with her mother [Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) later revealing the news to her young daughter.](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-lily-slater-pregnancy-breaks-down-newsupdate/) Confiding in her mother Jean Slater (Gillian Wright), Stacey resolved to find the truth of the situation and then went to speak to Lily's estranged best friend Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd). After Jean joined Stacey in imploring Lily to tell the truth and to dispel fears that she had been abused by an adult man, Lily confirmed that Ricky was not her boyfriend but that had had sexual relations on one occasion. [terms and conditions](https://www.immediate.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) and [privacy policy](https://policies.immediate.co.uk/privacy/). [Lily has shut her mother out from the truth behind her situation](https://www.radiotimes.com/?p=1762523&preview=true), but did speak to investigators and was allowed to go home to her family. EastEnders has finally confirmed the identity of who is the father in the story of Lily Slater's pregnancy.