Who plays Lexi Pearce in EastEnders? Everything you need to know

Lexi Pearce suspects she's being lied to
Who plays Lexi Pearce in EastEnders? (Image credit: BBC)

EastEnders youngster Lexi Pearce has given a powerhouse performance as she grieves the devastating loss of her mum Lola Pearce-Brown (Danielle Harold) who passed away from a terminal brain tumour.

As Lexi receives support from her loved ones and tries to cope with the tragic death of Lola, many have been wanting to know who plays Lexi in EastEnders.

Lola Pearce bonds with Lexi Pearce

Lexi tragically lost her beloved mum Lola Pearce-Brown to a brain tumour. (Image credit: BBC)

Who plays Lexi Pearce in EastEnders?

Lexi Pearce is played by Isabella Brown, who took over the role from Dotti-Beau Cotterill in 2019.

EastEnders is Isabella's first role and she has not appeared in any other TV show or film prior to making her soap debut.

How old is Lexi Pearce in EastEnders?

Lexi Pearce is 10 years old in EastEnders.

Billy Mitchell comforts Lexi Pearce

Lexi with her great-grandfather Billy Mitchell. (Image credit: BBC)

Who is Lexi Pearce's dad in EastEnders?

Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) is Lexi's biological dad in EastEnders. Despite Ben being gay, he had a one night stand with Lola in 2011, which resulted in the birth of their daughter Lexi.

Lola then gave birth to Lexi during the memorable live Olympic episode in 2012 when she went into labour as her grandfather Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) was carrying the Olympic Flame through Walford.

Initially, Lola refused to reveal the father of baby Lexi until she eventually confessed to Ben's dad Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) that Ben was the father so that he would help her get Lexi back after she was arrested for assault.

Prior to her death, Lola's husband Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) adopted Lexi so that Lola would be reassured that her daughter would be taken care of after her death as troubled Ben had gone off the rails once again.

Technically, Lexi has three dads, the third one being her stepfather, Callum Highway (Tony Clay), who is married to her dad, Ben.

Lola Pearce and Ben Mitchell with daughter Lexi Pearce

Ben Mitchell is Lexi's dad. (Image credit: BBC)

EastEnders airs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 7.30 pm on BBC One — see our TV Guide for full listings. You can also catch up on episodes on BBC iPlayer now.

Grace Morris
Staff Writer

Grace is a digital writer with WhatToWatch.com, where she writes series guides, recaps and features for must-watch shows and delivers all the latest soap news and reactions. She graduated from Anglia Ruskin University in 2020 with a degree in Writing and Film Studies, which only made her love for creative writing, film and TV grow stronger.

You'll usually find her watching the drama unfold in the latest reality series or much-loved UK soaps (usually with chocolate by her side!). She's an expert in EastEnders, Emmerdale, Coronation Street and everything reality-related from Selling Sunset and Married At First Sight UK to 90 Day Fiancé UK. Plus Netflix megahit Virgin River!

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