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Poll: What did you think of 'EE's Daddy reveal?
Published Saturday, Oct 24 2009, 06:00 BST | By Kris Green | 24 comments
So EastEnders' Darren Miller is George Michael's daddy!
In case you missed it, here's the moment that the youth - played by Charlie G Hawkins - made the shocking realisation that he's a father.
There's been an immense amount of discussion on the forums over the choice of Heather's mystery man, but what do you make of the outcome?
Let me know by casting your vote using the form below!
> Click here to read our reaction to the outcome in Soap Scoop as well as an exclusive interview with Cheryl Fergison
> Fergison: 'Darren will be a good dad'
> In Pictures: The 'Who's The Daddy?' Reveal
> Click here to read more about the episode
In case you missed it, here's the moment that the youth - played by Charlie G Hawkins - made the shocking realisation that he's a father.
There's been an immense amount of discussion on the forums over the choice of Heather's mystery man, but what do you make of the outcome?
Let me know by casting your vote using the form below!
> Click here to read our reaction to the outcome in Soap Scoop as well as an exclusive interview with Cheryl Fergison
> Fergison: 'Darren will be a good dad'
> In Pictures: The 'Who's The Daddy?' Reveal
> Click here to read more about the episode
Your Views
24 Comments
Your Responses
Jally, New York City, on October 27th, 2009
how the heck could all this be possible?!!! Heav's old enough to be Darren's mother!!! poor Libby :(
how the heck could all this be possible?!!! Heav's old enough to be Darren's mother!!! poor Libby :(
Annie, Cov, on October 27th, 2009
i didn't want thissss but it'll be interesting i guess
i didn't want thissss but it'll be interesting i guess
Eddie, Canada, on October 27th, 2009
I think the storyline of involving a young teenager with Heather Trot is quite Bizarre! Especially when Darren is just launching out with a good career and Libby.
I think the storyline of involving a young teenager with Heather Trot is quite Bizarre! Especially when Darren is just launching out with a good career and Libby.
Anonymous, Planet Earth, on October 26th, 2009
This storyline is just disgusting!!! Darren is like a little kid and heather trot an old woman! Just pathetic, come on writers come up with something new and original. Getting bored of the same old storylines!!!!
This storyline is just disgusting!!! Darren is like a little kid and heather trot an old woman! Just pathetic, come on writers come up with something new and original. Getting bored of the same old storylines!!!!
G, Scotland, on October 26th, 2009
I actually thought the story line was great. Was such a twist. Would have been boring if the father was any of the other three
I actually thought the story line was great. Was such a twist. Would have been boring if the father was any of the other three
Carol, Isle of Skye, on October 26th, 2009
Really stupid and unbelievable. They could have given poor Heather a "real" man!
Really stupid and unbelievable. They could have given poor Heather a "real" man!
Rhiannon and Gail, on October 26th, 2009
a load of crap. unrealistic, stupid...
a load of crap. unrealistic, stupid...
Hmm, England, on October 26th, 2009
I can't abide Heathers character, she's always crying or looking hurt. If they perked her up a bit and made her less one dimensional I might summon up the interest to be revolted by the whole Darren thing, as it is I just tune out whenever she comes on screen. Bores me to death.
I can't abide Heathers character, she's always crying or looking hurt. If they perked her up a bit and made her less one dimensional I might summon up the interest to be revolted by the whole Darren thing, as it is I just tune out whenever she comes on screen. Bores me to death.
Liverdub, IE, on October 25th, 2009
oh my god,,its gross he looks like a kid himself and heather described him as a man he's just a boy! eeeeeeeeeeeuuuuuuch!!
oh my god,,its gross he looks like a kid himself and heather described him as a man he's just a boy! eeeeeeeeeeeuuuuuuch!!
J, Kent, on October 25th, 2009
I think this is an absolutely disgusting storyline. It makes Heather look like a cradle snatcher/pervert. How or why would this happen between them?
I think this is an absolutely disgusting storyline. It makes Heather look like a cradle snatcher/pervert. How or why would this happen between them?
Megan, Wales, on October 25th, 2009
I think the choice of Darren being the babys dad is really ridiculous! Although i guessed right ,long before the episodes climax , I still find the concept incredibly stupid.It was obvious it was Darren due to a number of clues, including him being the odd one out in not being shown travelling to the hospital. I personally think that Phil would have been a great twist! Logically, Darren could be Heathers son for goodness sake! I cant believe Eastenders have been so silly, especially after the Danielle saga.Darren being the father is unbelieveable, but Eastenders always does the unthinkable! Despite this I am a fan of the show and do think it could be quite intresting to see how the storyline is dealt with as both Heather and Darren are really talented actors.We all know its going to end in tears though , mostly Libby's-which is a real shame! The writers have simply taken a step too far and I dont think its going to pay off with the viewers.This is utterly stupid!
I think the choice of Darren being the babys dad is really ridiculous! Although i guessed right ,long before the episodes climax , I still find the concept incredibly stupid.It was obvious it was Darren due to a number of clues, including him being the odd one out in not being shown travelling to the hospital. I personally think that Phil would have been a great twist! Logically, Darren could be Heathers son for goodness sake! I cant believe Eastenders have been so silly, especially after the Danielle saga.Darren being the father is unbelieveable, but Eastenders always does the unthinkable! Despite this I am a fan of the show and do think it could be quite intresting to see how the storyline is dealt with as both Heather and Darren are really talented actors.We all know its going to end in tears though , mostly Libby's-which is a real shame! The writers have simply taken a step too far and I dont think its going to pay off with the viewers.This is utterly stupid!
Joe, Rainham, on October 25th, 2009
ridiculously awful storyline
ridiculously awful storyline
Kathy, Northern California, on October 25th, 2009
unfortunately I guessed correctly ages ago - based on the slimness of the hand that slid the yogurt lid under the bathroom stall door. No way could that slim hand belong to Minty or Phil.
unfortunately I guessed correctly ages ago - based on the slimness of the hand that slid the yogurt lid under the bathroom stall door. No way could that slim hand belong to Minty or Phil.
Yvonne, Newcastle upon Tyne, on October 24th, 2009
It would have been a bit more interesting as story lines go if it had of been phil's especially with heather being mates with shirley or even minty's but darren why ????????
It would have been a bit more interesting as story lines go if it had of been phil's especially with heather being mates with shirley or even minty's but darren why ????????
David, Ely, on October 24th, 2009
Where's the button for "Oops, there goes my dinner!"?
Where's the button for "Oops, there goes my dinner!"?
Nazia,Oldham, on October 24th, 2009
I find that storyline very inhumane and vile!!! shocking too! coz me and my friends thought it wouldn't be darren at all! but as usual,its always the least suspect,especially in eastenders.If you think about it logically,darren could be heather's son,thats if heather decided to have children earlier on.So that is why I find it very ridiculous and weird.I don't think I would want to watch eastenders anymore.Eastenders going to lose viewers over this farce of a storyline! pathetic!!! shame on you writers!!!
I find that storyline very inhumane and vile!!! shocking too! coz me and my friends thought it wouldn't be darren at all! but as usual,its always the least suspect,especially in eastenders.If you think about it logically,darren could be heather's son,thats if heather decided to have children earlier on.So that is why I find it very ridiculous and weird.I don't think I would want to watch eastenders anymore.Eastenders going to lose viewers over this farce of a storyline! pathetic!!! shame on you writers!!!
Averill, Co. Antrim, on October 24th, 2009
what a load of rubbish. As if! He didn't even seem that bothered at the party. A complete waste of licence fee!!!
what a load of rubbish. As if! He didn't even seem that bothered at the party. A complete waste of licence fee!!!
Kaleem Akbar, London, on October 24th, 2009
i think the storyline of The 'Who's The Daddy?' is so boring and not fun at all
i think the storyline of The 'Who's The Daddy?' is so boring and not fun at all
Craig, Manchester, on October 24th, 2009
I think this is disgusting. ok he's over the age of consent but still, its so unrealistic, next thing you know jay and ronnie will be running off together whilst peggy and pat become an item. EE has lost the plot. So hows it going to pan out. Darren says he doesnt want anything to do with the baby, shirl threatens darren. darren feels guilty at xams and goes to see the baby then bang! libby finds out on xmas day. she goes to see that creep adam and they'll sleep together and adam will rub it in darrens face. For once i thought EE would allow someone to be happy. why dont they realise the world is a depressing place as it is and we from time to time want to see people happy and that young love can survive.
I think this is disgusting. ok he's over the age of consent but still, its so unrealistic, next thing you know jay and ronnie will be running off together whilst peggy and pat become an item. EE has lost the plot. So hows it going to pan out. Darren says he doesnt want anything to do with the baby, shirl threatens darren. darren feels guilty at xams and goes to see the baby then bang! libby finds out on xmas day. she goes to see that creep adam and they'll sleep together and adam will rub it in darrens face. For once i thought EE would allow someone to be happy. why dont they realise the world is a depressing place as it is and we from time to time want to see people happy and that young love can survive.
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