'Enders Sam Mitchell to return pregnant?

Sam Mitchell will reportedly be pregnant when she returns to EastEnders later this year.

The character, played by Danniella Westbrook, will allegedly claim that the baby is Ricky Butcher's (Sid Owen), although it could also be Jack Branning's (Scott Maslen).

A source told the Daily Star Sunday: "When Sam went to prison she told her family, including her mum Peggy, that she wanted nothing more to do with them.

"Viewers know nothing about her life inside so imagine the shock they’ll get when they see her heavily pregnant. She’s made some comebacks but this one will definitely be the best.

"She tells her family that the child is Ricky’s, causing all sorts of problems for him and wife Bianca. The two women absolutely detest each other, so viewers can expect fireworks. And the fact that she’s pregnant means Sam can say whatever she wants. She knows there is absolutely nothing Bianca can do about it

"If the baby is Jack’s, it could quite easily mean the end of his relationship with Ronnie. But just because Sam is leaving the Square, it doesn’t necessarily mean that she’ll take the baby with her. She’s not exactly the most maternal of characters."

Her return will apparently coincide with Peggy Mitchell's (Barbara Windsor) exit. The source added: "One rumour doing the rounds is that she’ll leave once the baby is born and Peggy will go with her."