In the new development of *Hollyoaks*, Leela Lomax brings a big surprise when she gives birth to a healthy baby girl. This is a great joy for Joel and his family, especially after the couple had suffered the loss of their first child, Noah. However, the happiness does not last long, because the shocking truth is that Joel is not the biological father of the baby. Leela, for many personal reasons, is determined to hide this truth, to avoid Joel having to suffer further pain of loss.
In the process of discovering who the father of the baby is, the audience has come up with many theories based on Leela’s recent relationships. First, one of the most suspected people is Aid, Joel’s brother. Aid was right by Leela’s side during the birth and supported her at the hospital when Joel was busy looking for Cleo.
Aid’s close relationship and timely presence have led many to believe that he is likely the father of the baby. Additionally, Leela had a violent reaction when she found out Aid was dating her daughter Perry, suggesting that Aid and Leela may have had a complicated connection.
Another theory is Leela’s ex-husband Tony. During an incident at The Dog restaurant, when Diane (Tony’s ex-wife) found a pair of earrings, she began to suspect that Leela might have been having an affair with Tony behind her back. Although there is no solid evidence of this, Leela and Tony’s past relationship has raised suspicions that Tony could be the father.
Added to this is Darren, Joel’s close friend. Darren also had a difficult year after his daughter, Frankie, revealed that she had been abused. Darren supported his daughter through this difficult time and moved back to the village.
Darren’s closeness to Joel’s family, combined with a year of turmoil and stress, may have led him to make some sort of mistake with Leela. While there’s no evidence yet, viewers can’t rule out the possibility that Darren is the father.
Another character who makes a surprise return is Dodger Savage, after more than 10 years of absence. Dodger has no clear connection to Leela, but his return could be part of the mystery surrounding the baby’s father, especially since Dodger’s character has a history of many events and secrets.
With so many mysteries and theories surrounding the identity of the baby’s father, Leela’s story is not only about keeping secrets from Joel, but also promises to have conflicts and tensions that will arise when the truth is revealed.
