Natalie Cassidy: Last News

EastEnders star Milly Zero has landed a new "exciting" role after leaving the hit BBC One soap last year as her character Dotty Cotton after three and a half years.Taking to Instagram over the weekend, the actress, 23, revealed she would be playing Hermia in A Midsummer Night's Dream at Gatehouse Theatre in Stafford. Sharing an announcement, Milly penned: "So excited to be joining @kerryellis79 and Jonathon Hyde in playing Hermia in ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream’ at @gatehouse_theatre! "I have missed being on Stage SO much these last few years, so I am so excited to return with a new challenge - my first Shakespeare play! Hope to see some of you there!" Milly's former EastEnders co-stars were quick to celebrate her new role and achievement. Sonia Fowler star Natalie Cassidy put: "Congratulations" with a fire and heart emoji.

EastEnders' Lacey Turner has admitted she is "petrified" of her first London Marathon on 23rd April.The Stacey Slater star, 34, is reuniting with Jake Wood and Adam Woodyatt, as well as joining co-stars Tanya Franks, Natalie Cassidy and Heather Peace, to run for Alzheimer’s Research UK in honour of Dame Barbara Windsor. Dame Barbara Windsor tragically passed away in 2020 aged 83 after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2014, the late Peggy Mitchell actress and her husband Scott Mitchell went public with her diagnosis in 2018 in a bid to help other people or families battling the disease.

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy earned the support of her social media followers after she made a 'terrible' hygiene admission. The actress, who is famed for playing Sonia Fowler in the BBC One soap, had fans saying 'we've all done it' when she took to Instagram to share her shower confession.

Loose Women's Jane Moore was hilariously forced to silence Linda Robson on Wednesday's episode as the panellists opened up about their bathing habits. During the latest instalment of the ITV show, Jane, 60, Linda, 64, Gloria Hunniford and Sophie Morgan spoke about EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy admitting to not showering for three days on her Instagram.

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy has been praised by fans for sharing an honest post about the pressures parents face in ensuring their children are constantly entertained during half-term. The 39-year-old actress told fellow mums "not to stress" and to just "do what suits" them, admitting that while she often worries that she may not be doing enough, she's "doing what I can, when I can". The star also shared a funny clip of herself asking her seemingly non-plussed kids whether they've had a good half-term.

EastEnders set stinks because of gone off milk in the Minute Mart.The 39-year-old actress plays Sonia Fowler on the BBC One soap and she has revealed that the Albert Square shop has been a problem for the cast and crew due to milk and food being forgotten and spoiling.After one too many smelly incidents the production team have replaced all the items that viewers see on screen with pictures of food that have been drawn by the BBC art department. READ MORE: EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy hits back at critics for homeschooling on strike day She spilled: “There was a few times we’ve opened that Minute Mart fridge before and I’ve been like, ‘F***ing hell! Someone’s died in here.’"There were a few milks in the fridge that were real and the smell - not good.“So now in the Minute Mart, you know you have the fridges and sandwiches and soups and stuff? It’s all pictures of sandwiches and pictures of salads."But they look really good. They’ve been there for a while, I wouldn’t say years.” Natalie joined EastEnders back in 1993 when she was just 10 years old, and apart from a couple of breaks she will have spend 30 years in Walford this year and she has no intention of leaving Albert Square in the back of a taxi any time soon.

NATALIE Cassidy has revealed she earns around £150,000 a year playing Sonia Fowler on EastEnders. The actress, 39, has starred as the iconic character on the BBC soap since she was just 10 years old and is one of the longest standing members of the cast. Natalie and other stars of the show are notoriously tight lipped about their salary, but the mum-of-two let slip her whopping pay packet during an appearance on the Chatabix podcast.

EastEnders star Dean Gaffney made his first appearance as Robbie Jackson back in December 1993.The actor, 44, starred on the BBC soap for more than a decade before departing in 2004.Robbie, who is the half-brother of Bianca Jackson, was a happy go lucky resident in Walford and was rarely seen without his trust companion Wellard the dog.READ MORE: EastEnders fans 'expose' Walford's next serial killer as 'creepy' new love interestThe I'm A Celeb star reprised the iconic role in 2010, 2015 and 2017, remaining on the show until 2019 and starring in a whopping 978 episodes.Whilst Robbie hasn't been seen in a few years, there are plenty of reasons to support the return of the character.Across his three decades on the square, Robbie became close with many residents, including Martin Fowler who was once married to his half-sister Sonia Fowler.At the moment, Martin is attempting to deal with one of the most difficult periods in his life after discovering his 12 year old daughter Lily is pregnant.Could Robbie return and help Martin deal with the fallout of Lily's unplanned pregnancy?Last month, rumours began circulating that Robbie could be on his way back to the square after Dean cosied up to his on-screen sister Natalie Cassidy and their co-star Jamie Borthwick.The trio were spotted enjoying lunch before Natalie, 39, shared a snap to her Instagram.She captioned the nostalgic shot: "When you have the January blues the only thing to do is have lunch with these pair. Laughed so much I nearly wet myself.

Fans of EastEnders have been begging for longtime actress Letitia Dean's diet secrets, after the star dropped four dress sizes in the same amount of months. Letitia, 55, has has been looking noticeably slimmer on the show, where she plays Sharon Watts, of late, as she displays the results of a diet and fitness overhaul.

EASTENDERS actress Danielle Harold has fueled romance rumours with co-star Jamie Borthwick after posting a loved up snap of the two of them on a night out. The pair, who play on-screen husband and wife as Lola Pearce and Jay Brown, were seen at the Broadcast Awards looking closer than ever.

DANIELLE Harold looked incredible as she posed in underwear for a bed selfie. The EastEnders star, 30, attended the Broadcast Awards with co-star and on-screen fiancé Jamie Borthwick last night.

ONE of EastEnders' most prolific writers has teased an epic episode of the BBC soap is on its way - and its all about the women of Walford. In a new social media trailer, various leading ladies of Albert Square can be seen debating what's next to come for them and it teases dramatic consequences.

SONIA Fowler took on a new lodger in her home to help out her finances. The nurse later welcomed Jed, a newcomer who made EastEnders fans swoon as some recognised him immediately. After finding out she could become homeless, Sonia (portrayed by Natalie Cassidy) showed Jed around her house as a prospective house mate during a recent trip to Walford.

EASTENDERS legend Natalie Cassidy has been cruelly mum-shamed during the teacher's strike today. The actress, 39, who plays Sonia Fowler in the BBC soap, showed her support to those in the profession who have decided to take industrial action in a row over pay.

DANNY Dyer has revealed he left EastEnders because of the soap’s dwindling viewing figures and because the show's writer's "lost their way" with his character, Mick Carter. The 45-year-old actor departed his role as the Queen Vic landlord in dramatic scenes which showed him diving into the Chanel to save his beloved ex-wife Linda, played by Kellie Bright, with him not re-emerging from the water.

EASTENDERS fans are all saying the same thing after Patsy Kensit’s character Emma arrived in Walford tonight. The legendary soap actress is playing dying Lola Pearce’s long-lost mother Emma in EastEnders. Patsy made her debut earlier this month after Billy Mitchell tracked her down to tell her of Lola’s terminal cancer.

EASTENDERS star Jake Woods surprised fans as she shared a rarely-seen photo of his son Buster on his 15th birthday. The actor - who played Max Branning on the BBC One soap - shared a sweet tribute post for his son. Jake, 50, said he is proud of the man his son is becoming and praised him for bringing joy to his life.

LAURENCE Reeves seemed like a perfect fit for Sean Tully upon their first introduction. But the Coronation Street newcomer is unable to keep his dark past under wraps and it could lead to mortal danger.

EASTENDERS legend Dean Gaffney has become a grandfather for the second time at the age of 44. The actor - who is best known for playing Robbie Jackson on the BBC One soap - shared the exciting news on Friday.

EASTENDERS star Charlie Brooks is splashing out on a Grand Designs-style makeover of her £1.5million Surrey home - to make it easier for her ex to pop over. The soap icon, who played Janine Butcher, lives downstairs while Ibiza nightclub owner Tony Truman stays in the flat above to help raise daughter Kiki, in a highly-unusual living arrangement.

WEEKS after being introduced to BBC One viewers for the first time, Dot Brannin's nephew returns. The EastEnders newcomer played by Jonny Freeman immediately heads over to Sonia Fowler with big news. Times have been troubled for Sonia Fowler.