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Is Sonia Leaving Eastenders? Who is Sonia?

Yes, Sonia Fowler is leaving Eastenders after a long run. Sonia, played by Natalie Cassidy, is a central character known for her work at the local café and her complex family relationships.

by S Bargavi

Updated Jul 31, 2024

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Is Sonia Leaving Eastenders? Who is Sonia?

Is Sonia Leaving Eastenders?

Yes, Sonia is leaving the Eastenders show. Natalie Cassidy, known for her role as Sonia Fowler on Eastenders, is taking a break from the show. She is leaving to start a new job with Channel 4, where she will host a series called What’s the Big Deal? In this show, she will explore popular household products and test them with families.

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Natalie has been on Eastenders since 1993. She is also a fitness advocate and has been in a relationship with cameraman Marc Humphreys since 2014. They have a daughter named Joanie, born in August 2016, and she also has a daughter named Eliza from a previous relationship. (Source: The Mirror)

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Sonia Eastenders Murder

Fans of Eastenders think Sonia Fowler might leave the show soon because she could be framed for murder. Reiss killed his wife, Debbie, due to stress over her medical costs and the couple’s IVF plans. Now, fans believe Reiss will set Sonia up for the crime.

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They noticed clues in recent scenes that suggest Sonia will be accused. For example, Sonia was shown adjusting Debbie’s pillow in a way that seemed strange. Fans think this scene was meant to make Sonia look guilty. Some viewers think Reiss will deny seeing Debbie and make it look like Sonia was the last person with her.

Who is Sonia?

Sonia Fowler is a character from Eastenders, played by Natalie Cassidy. She first appeared on December 2, 1993, left on February 2, 2007, and has returned several times since then. She has had a few breaks but returned full-time on June 27, 2017. Sonia's storylines include teenage pregnancy, family issues, and a troubled marriage.

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She had a daughter named Bex, who was put up for adoption. Sonia’s marriage with Martin Fowler was difficult and ended in 2006. She was once wrongly accused of murdering Martin’s mother, Pauline, but it was later revealed that Pauline's husband, Joe, was the real killer.

Name Sonia Fowler
Portrayed by Natalie Cassidy
Duration 1993–2007, 2010–2011, 2014–present
First Appearance Episode 922, 2 December 1993
Classification Present; regular
Created by Tony McHale

Who is Martin?

Martin Fowler is a fictional character from Eastenders. He was played by Jon Peyton-Price from 1985 to 1996 and then by James Alexandrou until 2007. Martin had many dramatic storylines, including sleeping with Sonia Jackson, who had their daughter Bex, and being involved in a feud with Phil Mitchell.

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He also had a troubled marriage with Sonia and faced personal losses, including the deaths of his brother and mother. In 2014, Martin was brought back, now played by James Bye. Since his return, Martin has gone through a lot. He divorced Sonia, married Stacey Slater, and dealt with issues like discovering Stacey's son was fathered by a friend.

Name Martin Fowler
Portrayed by Jon Peyton-Price (1985–1996), James Alexandrou (1996–2007), and James Bye (2014–present)
Duration 1985–2007, 2014–present
First appearance Episode 49, 6 August 1985
Classification Present; regular
Introduced by Julia Smith (1985), Dominic Treadwell-Collins (2014)

Eastenders Spoilers

Next week on Eastenders, Reiss is anxious about Debbie’s post-mortem results, and Sonia is there to support him. Meanwhile, Linda gets an intriguing offer from Fraser, a friend of Dean’s. Stay tuned for these developments and more.

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  1. Reiss Struggles
    • Reiss is worried about Debbie’s post-mortem results.
    • Sonia tries to comfort him, saying it's just a routine check.
    • Reiss panics when Phil asks for money from a fake investment.
    • Reiss lies to Sonia to cover up his problems. How will he pay Phil?
  2. Linda and Fraser
    • Fraser, Dean’s friend, offers Linda a deal.
    • Elaine tells Fraser to leave and comforts Linda.
    • Linda is tempted by the deal but Johnny warns her.
    • Linda turns to drinking.
  3. Linda's Problems
    • Linda forgets Annie’s dentist appointment and is upset by Annie’s dental care.
    • She talks to Jack about Dean’s trial.
    • Linda gets a blackmail letter and suspects people in The Vic.
    • She receives another letter and doesn’t know the sender is visiting Dean.
  4. Bobby’s Suspicion
    • Cindy has an affair with Junior and promotes Bobby at Beale’s Eels.
    • Bobby gets suspicious when Cindy leaves with a migraine.
    • Bobby comes home and might catch Cindy with Junior.
  5. Mo Sees Spark
    • Freddie cheers up Mo and asks about Stevie.
    • Freddie, Mo, and Anna go birdwatching.
    • Mo notices a spark between Freddie and Anna and urges Anna to think about it.
  6. Suki’s Reunion
    • Nish brings Ayesha, the wife of Hardeep (whom Nish killed).
    • Suki talks to Ayesha, while Nish makes Eve doubt things.
    • Eve proposes to Suki in front of everyone at The Vic.
    • Suki will answer Eve’s proposal.

Sonia Eastenders Mum

Sonia’s mom is Carol Jackson, Sonia and her family move to Albert Square. Sonia is Carol Jackson's third child. Carol's partner, Terry Cant, was abusive, and Sonia never knew him. Carol, played by Lindsey Coulson, joined Eastenders in 1993. She left the show in 1997 but came back briefly in 1999.

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During this time, Carol found out her daughter Bianca was involved with her boyfriend Dan Sullivan, leading to a breakup and Carol leaving. Carol returned to the show on 15, 2010 with her children Sonia, Robbie, and Billie. Before this, they appeared in a special DVD episode.

Eastenders Sonia and Reiss

Reiss Colwell will be in trouble next week on Eastenders because he upset Phil Mitchell. Reiss is worried about the results of a post-mortem on his wife, Debbie, who he killed last week. He fears that the results will show she was suffocated. Sonia tries to comfort him, but he is still anxious.

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Eve sees Reiss with Debbie's wedding ring and this adds to his stress. Phil demands that Reiss return money from a fake investment within 24 hours, but Reiss doesn’t have it. He lies to Sonia about it, trying to figure out how to get the cash. Reiss is struggling and feeling desperate, and he's also tried to scam Sharon.

Eastenders Wiki

Eastenders is a British TV show that started in February 1985. It airs on BBC One and is set in a fictional area called Walford in London's East End. The show is about the lives of local people and their families. It quickly became very popular, with some episodes watched by over 30 million people.

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