EastEnders’ Sonia Fowler has had a dramatic few months on the BBC soap, and it’s been reported that actress Natalie Cassidy is taking a break from the show
Natalie Cassidy is taking a break from the long-running soap opera EastEnders, therefore it’s possible that Sonia Fowler, a mainstay, will be saying farewell to Albert Square.
Since her 1993 debut, Sonia has grown to be one of Walford’s most beloved and enduring characters. She has, in fact, played a key role in several of the most memorable storylines in the show.
Currently, Sonia is embroiled in a particularly tumultuous storyline, as viewers have seen her become pregnant with Reiss Colwell’s (portrayed by Jonny Freeman) child.
The pregnancy came about after Reiss misappropriated funds from his comatose wife, Debbie. But as his financial woes escalated, Reiss took shocking action last week.
In a harrowing turn of events, after Sonia paid a visit to Debbie, Reiss suffocated her, leaving fans aghast. This week, the drama intensifies as Debbie’s bereaved parents arrive, seeking answers about their daughter
News broke this month that Natalie Cassidy, who brings Sonia to life, will be stepping away from EastEnders to pursue an exciting opportunity with Channel 4.
Walford East spilled the beans in a post: “Natalie Cassidy will be taking a short break from the soap to concentrate on another project over on Channel 4, which will mean Sonia Fowler will be leaving the square for a period of time. Could that mean the end of Sonia and Reiss? “.
Fans have pieced together the clues and are bracing themselves for a dramatic exit for Sonia from Walford – and it appears to be a grim one. The online buzz among viewers is that Sonia could find herself incarcerated, potentially facing childbirth in a cell.
On social media, a fan speculated: “With Natalia Cassidy (Sonia) taking a break, here’s how I think she’ll go: 1) in prison for murder: Reiss could set her up for Debbie’s demise, thus resulting in her potentially giving birth in jail.” Another concerned viewer posted: “Okay, now I’m worried that Sonia’s going to have a prison baby.”
A third chimed in: “So she’s getting sent down.” While yet another surmised: “Oh, Sonia is definitely going to prison for killing Debbie.”
