{"id":67045,"date":"2023-09-05T21:55:03","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T21:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotcelebon.com\/?p=67045"},"modified":"2023-09-05T21:55:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T21:55:03","slug":"eastenders-fans-left-gobsmacked-by-lilys-baby-name-with-special-meaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotcelebon.com\/tv-movies\/eastenders-fans-left-gobsmacked-by-lilys-baby-name-with-special-meaning\/","title":{"rendered":"EastEnders fans left gobsmacked by Lilys baby name – with special meaning"},"content":{"rendered":"

EastEnders fans were left completely taken-aback by the name Lily Slater chose for her baby daughter, as it was inspired by a modern pop star. <\/p>\n

The BBC soap finally aired the scenes where Lily gave birth during tonight's instalment, and the emotional episode prompted many to praise bosses for their amazing handling of the storyline. <\/p>\n

However when Lily (Lillia Turner) announced what she had decided to call her adorable baby daughter, it prompted a great deal of confusion from fans. <\/p>\n

As Stacey Slater asked her daughter what the name was, Lily shared: "Charli."<\/p>\n

"Aaaw after Uncle Charlie?"<\/p>\n

"No, Charli XCX," the youngster clarified.<\/p>\n

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Fans flocked to Instagram to share their thoughts on the decision, as the characters learned Lily had opted to name her daughter after a huge pop star. <\/p>\n

"When Jean called her Charlie xyz," one fan laughed. <\/p>\n

Another person exclaimed: "nah haven\u2019t even watched n I\u2019m howling"<\/p>\n

"why is this sending me over the edge," a third person joked.<\/p>\n

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While a fourth asked: "is this a joke."<\/p>\n

"I found this funnier than I should of," one viewer said, as another added: "KILLLLED ME OFF."<\/p>\n

Other fans were simply bowled over by the incredible acting from Lacey Turner and her on-screen daughter Lillia, as the pair were in floods of tears during the birth scene. <\/p>\n

Stacey praised her 13 year old as she cried and pushed her baby out, with Jean Slater there in the background for support.<\/p>\n

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While Martin was upset and didn't want to be involved as he hated the sound of his "baby having a baby," Stacey took a more pragmatic approach. <\/p>\n

"Oh Lily, I can't believe you made a baby, you can't even make toast!" the proud mum giggled through her tears. <\/p>\n

There are set to be struggles ahead for Lily, as she finds it hard to cope with her new status as a mum, and will turn to Stacey for help in the difficult days of caring for a newborn. <\/p>\n

Time will tell if the role ends up making the character as EastEnders continues to delve into controversial storylines on Albert Square. <\/p>\n

EastEnders continues Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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