ITV Emmerdale's Chas Dingle's 'real' pregnancy storyline 'worked out' by fans

Emmerdale's Chas Dingle, portrayed by Lucy Pargeter, might be heading for a pregnancy storyline with a twist, as fans speculate that Liam Cavanagh may not be the baby's father. Chas has been at the heart of the action in the Dales since 2003, entangled in numerous high-stakes plots on the ITV soap, including infidelity and a cancer battle.

Recently, she was seen locking lips with Liam (played by Jonny McPherson), who is currently seeing someone else. Earlier this year, Chas and Liam had a short-lived affair while she was dealing with her cancer, but he later went back to his former flame, Ella Forster (portrayed by Paula Lane).

Yet, during a recent trip to the Dales, Liam was unfaithful to Ella with Chas, which led to a fiery confrontation behind the pub. Chas made it clear she wouldn't be anyone's second choice and pushed Liam to end things with Ella, leaving Ella heartbroken and confused.

In the episode aired on November 4, Chas and Liam decided to keep their romance secret. However, in an unexpected twist, there's buzz among viewers that Chas could be expecting, and they're doubting Liam's paternity. A Reddit thread is abuzz with speculation about what's next for Chas and Liam, with one user musing: "Who thinks Chas is gonna pregnant with her and Liam's baby lol," reports the Express.

One viewer remarked: "The actress is 47, still possible for her to still get pregnant but obviously decreasingly likely each year. Soap land is never one for scientific accuracy." This sentiment was echoed by another fan who said: "I think it's very likely."

Some Emmerdale enthusiasts continue to speculate with a theory suggesting Liam might not be the biological father. One curious fan suggested: "What if the dad is someone else though? " prompting a response from another: "Paddy? That would be a huge twist. Maybe off-screen and drunk? " Others joined the conversation, with one commenting: "Could do. Not sure if he would do that to Mandy though," and another excitedly adding: "I would be so here for this! " In a chat with Digital Spy, Lucy Pargeter who plays Chas Dingle spoke candidly about her on-screen love life, sharing: "I think she's probably going back to what she knows because of the fear of going forward with somebody new."