EastEnders' Lola Pearce to share major news with her family

EastEnders' Lola Pearce is set to share some major news with her family in upcoming scenes.

Regular viewers will be aware that Lola was tragically diagnosed with a brain tumour back in October and has since been informed that her illness is terminal.

After a few trying weeks in which an alternative treatment Ben was pursuing proved to be futile and Lola started losing her hair, Lola's boyfriend Jay was determined to give her a Christmas to remember and proposed to her on Christmas Day.

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In scenes airing on BBC One next week, Lola becomes irritated by Jay and Billy for fussing over her going back to work. Lola tells them she wants to enjoy things while she can, which, in turn, gives Jay an idea.

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Later on, Lola invites the family over for a meal, where Billy, Ben and Callum brace themselves for what they assume will be a sad update in regards to her health. However, Jay and Lola instead take great delight in announcing their plans...

Could they be going to the chapel? Or is there something else they need to reveal to their nearest and dearest?

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Previously speaking about her character's heartbreaking storyline and its importance, Lola actress Danielle Harold said: "It means so much to be trusted with a storyline like this – one that’s close to many people’s hearts.

"Sadly many of our viewers will be able to relate to Lola’s story and it’s been heart-breaking to speak to the families affected by brain tumours and hear their stories.

"They’ve been so amazing in sharing their experiences with me, and I’m so lucky to have them. I wouldn’t be able to do this storyline without their support."

EastEnders airs on Mondays - Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer.