Virgin River enthusiasts are buzzing with speculation that Lizzie (played by Sarah Dugdale) will become the focus of a major plot twist when season six hits .
The romantic trials and tribulations of Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson) have been enchanting viewers across the globe for years.
With the return of the cherished small-town saga, the leading duo will be gearing up for their nuptials, but the remainder of the townsfolk will find themselves tangled in their own compelling storylines.
Central to the drama is Lizzie with her new beau Denny (Kai Bradbury), as they anticipate the arrival of a baby in the upcoming episodes.
However, despite Lizzie’s certainty that Denny is the father, one fan has thrown a spanner in the works, suggesting that her former flame Ricky (Grayson Gurnsey) could be the true paternal figure – and it seems many fans concur, reports .
Virgin River fans ‘work out’ the real father of Lizzie’s baby in major twist (Image: NETFLIX)
The debate spilled onto , with a fan querying: “Does anyone else think that Lizzie’s baby is actually Ricky’s? I mean in the books [by Robyn Carr] she’s pregnant with his baby and in the books they are endgame… so who knows?”
They pointed out: “The timeline of the show just makes more sense that the baby would be Ricky’s?”
For emphasis, the fan also shared their disapproval of Lizzie’s current partner: “I also cannot stand Denny. He has the personality of a rock.”
Personal preferences aside, the Virgin River fanbase came together, agreeing with the buzzing speculation. One ardent fan disclosed on a forum: “Love all the various opinions. I thought I was the only one that thought Lizzie could be pregnant with Ricky’s baby! I’ve been reading the threads and this is the only one I’ve found!”
Lizzi will be a few months pregnant when Virgin River returns for season six (Image: NETFLIX)
The same fan also confessed to mixed feelings: “Honestly I’m conflicted. I love Ricky and love his character and thought that Lizzie and Ricky were cute together. But after seeing Lizzie with Denny I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Furthermore, suspicions have enveloped Denny ever since he unveiled his diagnosis with Huntington’s disease, a condition that progressively impairs brain function and threatens a 50 percent inheritance risk.
Adding their voice to the conversation, another viewer stated with certainty: “I also think it’s Ricky’s,” while expressing ethical concerns: “It wouldn’t really be ok to have her get pregnant with a guy who’s going to die and possibly pass on that disease to their baby. Just too sad.”
“I really hope it’s Ricky’s. I can’t stand Denny either. I don’t trust him,” another comment read.
Will Lizzie’s ex Ricky return in a shocking paternity twist? (Image: NETFLIX)
Countering the rampant theories, some fans maintain a firm stance: “It can’t be Ricky’s! He’s been gone way too long.”
With Virgin River’s ambiguous timeline, illustrated by Charmaine’s (Lauren Hammersley) seemingly endless pregnancy, speculations mount. Could there have been a window for Ricky and Lizzie to conceive before his season four exit?
Or are Lizzie and Denny poised to confront the possibility of their child bearing a life-altering illness?
Virgin River season 6 premieres Thursday, December 19 on .