In a storyline twist that feels straight out of Summer Bay itself, rising fictional Home and Away star Hailey Pinto has reportedly confirmed that she is pregnant — and sources close to the production insist the father is none other than her co-star, a leading man who is said to be ten years older.

The news has left fans reeling, the cast stunned, and producers scrambling to keep the situation under wraps, as insiders claim the romance blossomed quietly behind the scenes long before anyone suspected a thing.

According to a production source, who spoke exclusively to our magazine under the condition of anonymity, the relationship began “incredibly naturally” despite the age gap.
“They were working late together on a run of emotionally heavy scenes,” the insider explained. “One minute they were just rehearsing lines, and the next there was a very real connection neither of them expected.”

While the identity of the older co-star remains protected for now — with representatives for the show refusing to comment on private matters — multiple insiders insist the pair have been “inseparable” for months. Rumours first sparked after fans noticed the two sharing unusually close moments during downtime on set, including long private walks between filming and a chemistry that felt “impossible to script.”

Hailey, who joined the long-running soap as a fresh young talent and quickly gained a dedicated following, is said to be “equal parts thrilled and overwhelmed” by the pregnancy news.
“She’s young, she’s in demand, and her career is taking off,” the insider continued. “But she’s also incredibly excited. This wasn’t planned, but she’s embracing it. She wants to do things right.”

The age difference has unsurprisingly stirred up even more conversation among fans, with social media lighting up the moment whispers of the baby news leaked. Some are praising the soon-to-be parents for following their hearts, while others worry about how the sudden turn of events could affect their careers—and the show’s upcoming storylines.

Producers, meanwhile, are reportedly in “intense discussions” about whether Hailey’s pregnancy will be written into the show. One early rumour claims that writers are already sketching out a possible shock pregnancy plot for Hailey’s character, which could air later this year.
“It would be ratings gold,” another source admitted. “But only if Hailey is ready for that kind of spotlight.”

Despite the swirling speculation, those close to the pair insist the relationship is genuine, committed, and far from the scandal some are trying to make it.
“They’re both adults, they care for each other deeply, and they’re facing this together,” said a friend familiar with the situation. “Age gap or not, they’re serious about becoming parents.”

As the news continues to erupt across fan forums, one thing is certain: this is a real-life twist that will have Summer Bay watchers talking for weeks.