Natalie Cassidy: Last News

Natalie Cassidy, best known for her role as Sonia Fowler on EastEnders for the past 30 years, is a household name. Besides her iconic role in the BBC soap, which will be celebrating its 40th anniversary next year, Natalie also hosts two weekly podcasts, Life With Nat and Off The Telly. She's also recently bagged a presenting gig on Channel 4's new four-part consumer affairs show, What's The Big Deal?, set to air this winter.The actress, who is engaged to cameraman Marc Humphreys, is a mum to two daughters, Joanie, eight, and Eliza, 13.

EastEnders' Phil Mitchell has seen more than his fair share of drama since we first met him in Albert Square way back in 19990. But, away from Walford, 65 year old actor Steve McFadden, who plays iconic hardman Phil, leads a far more quite life. Steve is a proud dad to five children, who were born to four different women.

EastEnders enthusiasts were left feeling disgruntled as a favourite character appeared to be substituted. The BBC One soap returned on Wednesday (August 21), delving into the fallout of Sonia Fowler's (played by Natalie Cassidy) and Reiss Colwell's (Jonny Freeman) unexpected arrest earlier this week.

EastEnders' character Sonia Fowler, portrayed by Natalie Cassidy, has been implicated in a murder plot that unfolded during the Wednesday episode set for August 21. Found available on iPlayer, the drama escalated with pregnant Sonia and her partner Reiss Colwell (played by Johnny Freeman) facing police questioning over the murder of Debbie Colwell (Jenny Meier) which happened last month.

EastEnders has aired the dramatic arrest of Reiss Colwell and Sonia Fowler in the show’s latest episode. In today’s episode, Wednesday 21 August, which has been released on BBC iPlayer, Sonia (Natalie Cassidy) was nervous about her upcoming scan. On her way, she stops in at the café and Sonia is further agitated when Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) brings up the new deal that Reiss (Jonny Freeman) has struck with Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) - to take on his debts.

EastEnders, Sonia Fowler has found herself accused of murdering of Debbie Colwell, her fiance Reiss Colwell's comatose wife.

EastEnders fans have been left scratching their heads over Ian Beale's (played by Adam Woodyatt) sudden disappearance, as he didn't return to Albert Square after his US trip. Ian, along with his mum Kathy (Gillian Taylforth) and Ben's daughter Lexi (Isabella Brown), jetted off to America to visit Ben (Max Bowden) who is currently serving time for credit card fraud, having been extradited to the US earlier this year. However, during Monday's episode (August 19), Kathy revealed to Sonia (portrayed by soap icon Natalie Cassidy) that Ian had decided to extend his stay in the States.

EastEnders has dropped a bombshell that Sonia Fowler and Reiss Colwell are set to be arrested for murder. Reiss, played by Johnny Freeman, has been struggling with financial woes after falling behind on his wife Debbie's care home bills. Fans will remember that Debbie ended up in a coma following a stroke in the bath.

EastEnders fans are in for a treat as Bianca Jackson, played by Patsy Palmer, is set to return to Walford.The iconic character, who first graced our screens back in 1993, made a comeback earlier this year as part of Whitney Dean's (Shona McGarty) exit storyline. After Whitney's departure and a fallout with Bianca, the fiery redhead decided to stay in Walford, moving in with her sister Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) and Sonia's partner Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman). However, drama ensued when Bianca discovered that Reiss had been funding his and Sonia's IVF journey by stealing from his wife Debbie, who was in a coma.

EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy has shared photos from her luxurious family getaway in Greece to social media - where hotel stays can cost up to £1000 a night.The star, who is best known as Sonia Fowler in the soap, went on the trip with her fiance Marc Humphreys, and daughters Eliza, 13 and seven year old Joanie. Natalie’s post included a photo of the family together, as well as one of her laughing with Eliza while enjoying a boat ride, one of her two daughters in the sea, one of Natalie drying her hair, and even one of Natalie’s foot which was affected by heat rash.

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy, well-known for playing Sonia Fowler in the soap, is taking a brief hiatus from the drama of Albert Square to embark on an exciting new project.The popular BBC actress has been snapped up by Channel 4 for an intriguing four-part documentary series called "What's The Big Deal? " where she'll delve into the nation's favourite household products that have become staples in British homes.This follows Channel 4's successful exploration into the world of air fryers. An insider spilled the beans to The Sun: "Natalie will be taking a short break, just like many of her co-stars do when they have another project.

EastEnders fans have been left feeling sickened by Reiss Colwell's latest antics on the popular BBC One soap.The character of Reiss, played by Johnny Freeman, has been struggling with financial issues recently, after falling behind on his wife Debbie's care home bills. Fans will remember that Debbie ended up in a coma following a stroke she suffered while in the bath. With his partner Sonia Fowler, portrayed by Natalie Cassidy, expecting a baby, the pressure on Reiss has only increased.

EastEnders' Reiss Colwell finds himself in a web of deceit next week after he shockingly murdered his wife, Debbie, to clear her mounting care home debts. Debbie had been in a coma for some time following a stroke, and Reiss (played by Jonny Freeman) turned to murder to resolve his financial issues during Wednesday's episode of the BBC soap (July 24). Initially, he was using Debbie's money to fund his and Sonia's (Natalie Cassidy) IVF treatment, which has been a success.

EastEnders' Reiss Colwell's next victim has been 'unveiled' - and it doesn't look good for Sonia Fowler.The accountant, played by Johnny Freeman, has been grappling with financial stress in recent episodes. As viewers will remember, Reiss is married to Debbie, who is currently in a long-term coma after suffering a stroke. Initially, Reiss was using Debbie's money to fund his and partner Sonia's (Natalie Cassidy) IVF journey, but with the mounting care home fees for Debbie, Reiss resorted to desperate measures and started scamming Sharon (Letitia Dean).

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy, who has played Sonia Fowler for 31 years, has candidly spoken about her body image, admitting there are days she feels "the ugliest person in the room," yet on other occasions she's brimming with confidence, feeling "a million dollars". Natalie, 41, has released fitness DVDs in the past and her weight has fluctuated through the years, with her ranging from a size 6 to a size 16.The star admitted that she still suffers from body insecurities and doesn't think she will ever be confident about her looks, in a new interview with The Sun. "I can be somewhere and feel a million dollars and not even think about my weight.

Natalie Cassidy, famously known for her role as Sonia Fowler in EastEnders, has opened up about her stint on Celebrity Big Brother back in 2012.The actress candidly shared on her Life With Nat podcast that money woes were the driving force behind her decision to enter the reality TV house: "I was in dire straits financially, having a really bad time, and I did Big Brother." The offer of a "life-changing amount" of cash was too good to pass up for Natalie, especially as she needed to provide for her nine-month-old daughter Eliza at the time: "I went in there, genuinely, for the money to get out again, quick as I can." Despite being evicted earlier than some housemates, Natalie felt relief at the prospect of returning to her daughter, yet she also reflected positively on her influence within the Big Brother house: "I went in there, and I just cooked, cleaned, did the tasks, had a bit of a laugh, came home." Her stay may have been brief, but Natalie believes she played a crucial role in maintaining harmony among the celebs: "I was in for about... not long," she said, "It was brilliant.

EastEnders fans are starting to suspect that Reiss Colwell, played by Jonny Freeman, isn't all he seems after his latest money-making scheme.The character, who arrived in Albert Square in 2022 as a distant relative of the late Dot Cotton (June Brown), quickly struck up a romance with Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy). However, it wasn't long before his secret life was revealed - he's a married man, and his wife Debbie is in a coma following a stroke.

EastEnders favourite Jonny Freeman looks completely different from his character Reiss Colwell in real life and fans are stunned at how unrecognisable he is. Reiss has made quite the impression since he arrived to Albert Square when residents said goodbye to Dot Branning back in 2022 as the dowdy accountant wearing heavy knitted cardigans and his glasses. Fans of the long-running BBC soap opera will know Reiss joined the cast as a nephew of Dot - played by the late June Brown - and has formed a relationship with Sonia Jackson, played by Natalie Cassidy.

EastEnders icon Natalie Cassidy has dropped some intriguing hints about who she is closest to on the set of the soap in the latest instalment of her podcast, 'Life with Nat'. Chatting with her other half Marc Humphreys in episode 26, cheekily dubbed 'Scraping the barrel', Natalie opened up about her bond with the crew on the beloved British show.

Ricky Gervais is set to helm a new animated series about “a bunch of cats”, according to a new social media post.Gervais posted an image on social media of the cast recording lines from the new show, which sees him reunite with the cast of his hit television show, After Life.In the picture, the cast can be seen in a studio recording their lines at microphones. Those pictured from After Life included Kerry Godliman, David Earl, Tom Basden, Diane Morgan and Tony Way.Others pictured included Him & Her actor Ricky Champ and Eastenders star Natalie Cassidy.Check out the image here:Look at this lot. pic.twitter.com/Ny8bwseXEf— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) July 11, 2024 The title of the show has not yet been confirmed as has details of who will air the show and whether or not it will be completed with Netflix, who Gervais has worked with previously.Gervais first revealed he was working on the project last year in response to an online question.

EastEnders' star Natalie Cassidy, has opened up about her life as a busy mum and how she's totally okay with getting a nanny to help out. On her podcast 'Life with Nat', the 41 year old actress got real about balancing her family life with partner Marc Humphreys and their kids, and why having a nanny is a game-changer for her.The Sonia Fowler actress didn't shy away from sharing her self-care secrets, emphasising the importance of personal happiness.