Sonia Fowler: Last News

IT’S the most wonderful time of the year and the set of EastEnders has already got into the Christmas spirit early. In new exclusive images, the newly-revamped set of Albert Square can be seen adorned by Xmas lights and decorations.

EASTENDERS STAR Natalie Cassidy showed off her slim figure as she shared a funny video about summer with her followers on Instagram. The soap star, best known for playing Sonia Fowler, posed in a white towel after losing weight. Just days after opening up about her weight loss journey, Natalie showed off her new gorgeous body wearing just a towel.

EastEnders star ­Natalie Cassidy went out partying with co-stars at just 14.The actress, who plays Sonia Fowler, was taken to a string of VIP nightclubs by pals Martine McCutcheon and Patsy Palmer.She said: “Really, it wasn’t good, was it? I was about 14.READ MORE: EastEnders star wanted to shed camp comedy persona with 'womaniser' role“I’d be out in Sugar Reef. A different club every night.“They’d go, ‘Hello Sonia, in we go!’. Table, all your drinks on it… shambles! We used to drink Champagne, vodka and Red Bull.”Natalie partied with some of the biggest names in showbiz including David and Victoria Beckham.She added: “Do you remember Pop? I used to go there with H from Steps and Adam Garcia.

EASTENDERS star Natalie Cassidy slammed her own reality show saying it ‘was a nightmare’ and she ‘needed the money'. The actress is considered a soap legend as she's played nurse Sonia Fowler in the BBC show since 1993. But there was a time when Natalie took a break from EastEnders to do a reality show on E4 about being a mum.

EastEnders fans were left emotional after the BBC One soap aired a sweet nod to Dot Cotton during the latest episode.Dot was one of the best-loved characters to ever hit Albert Square, with actress June Brown passing away two months ago at the age of 95.Monday's episode (July 4) marked 37 years to the date that June first popped up on our screens as the iconic Dot.READ MORE: EastEnders fans all say same thing as Suki and Eve kiss after weeks of sexual tensionWith that in mind, the soap paid a special tribute to her involving Sonia Fowler, played by Natalie Cassidy.Sonia said almost the exact script lines June read in her first soap scene back in 1985, in the very same location - the café.On top of that, but Sonia was also wearing a coat similar to that worn by Dot in the moment that aired over three decades ago.Sonia walked into the café she made a request to Kathy Beale, saying: "Give us a tea Kath, and a glass of water so I can take a paracetamol."This was almost identical to Dot's opening line as she too walked into the café on this very day 37 years ago.Served by Lofty, she said: "Give us a tea Lofty, and a glass of water so I can take a paracetamol."Viewers were quick to pick up on the nod to the character and June, and took to Twitter to praise the moment.One viewer said: "Lovely tribute to Dot’s first ever scene in tonight’s first episode."Another commented: "This is really sweet! I love June Brown and Dorothy Cotton! Both legends. She will be missed."While a third tweeted: "Love the shout out to Dot with Sonia’s line.

SEVERAL characters are set to leave Albert Square amid explosive storylines this summer. For EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy, her co-stars being axed is only part of the reality of working on TV.

EastEnders fans spotted the disappearance of a key prop ahead of Prince Charles and Camilla visiting for their Jubilee cameo.The Queen Vic in Walford is known for its iconic portrait of Princess Diana, set against a white backdrop and with the princess looking regal as ever in a high-collared white gown.This week, however, the portrait disappeared - just ahead of Charles and Camilla dropping in for the upcoming Jubilee party.But in episodes transmitting this week, Vic owner Mick Carter - played by Danny Dyer - is busy dressing the pub for the Platinum Jubilee street party.Fans were quick to point out that the portrait of Diana shad vanished, despite being seen in the background as Mick discussed the party with Kathy Beale and Sonia Fowler, intending to ask the council if he can close the Square off.In the next shot, Mick could be seen holding a portrait of the Queen and informing Kathy that he wants to put it up ‘there’ - where the Diana portrait had been just moments before.Baffled fans took to social media to share their thoughts, with one writing: “I’ve just seen the pic of Diana in the Vic. Has it really been removed?”“Since the Carters moved inside the Vic there was a picture of Princess Diana on the wall.

Hollyoaks but eagle-eyed fans may remember him from his role in BBC soap EastEnders.Chris burst onto our screens as an undercover cop as part of Operation Bluebird last year and thrilled Hollyoaks fans with his efforts to discover who kidnapped his missing friend, Lisa Loveday.After becoming a roommate of Ripley Lennox and landlady Grace Black, Saul, who posed under the name Nate Denby, set up his cover by opening a clothing stall in Cunningham's Grande Bazaar and also began a relationship with Grace.But prior to his dramatic role in Hollyoaks, Chris made his first soap appearance back in 2019 playing Stacey Slater’s beau, Jerome.Fans may remember Stacey departing Walford back in 2019 after hitting Phil Mitchell with a wrench in order to protect Martin Fowler.When Martin visited her in a hotel and informed her that their marriage was over, and that he’d slept with ex Sonia Fowler, Stacey was left fuming.Martin was left in shock when a man named Jerome popped by the Slater’s home to pick up a few items for Stacey.It was revealed that he and Stacey were in a relationship at the time, and Martin was seething, as he evidently knew that his beloved wife had moved on.Jerome revealed that he’d met Stacey on the school run, and that she couldn’t face returning to Albert Square at that particular moment in time.The pair later split after a short tryst, with Stacey deciding not to enter a relationship before going into lockdown.Actor Chris departed the soap after just one episode before taking on his current role in Hollyoaks.Fans have recently watched his character Saul reveal his undercover investigations to beau Grace and eventually discovered that Toby was the one who killed Lisa, after her body turned up in Croxford

EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy fought back tears as she paid tribute to June Brown on Monday's episode of The One Show. It was announced on Monday 4 April that the soap legend, known for playing Dot Cotton on the soap, had died at the age of 95. Natalie, 38, famed for her role as Albert Square's Sonia Fowler, then appeared on The One Show to chat about her former co-star, who she was also close friends with off-screen.

EastEnders star Ian Burfield is set to bring down murderer Gray as DCI Arthurs in the latest scenes of the soap, but it’s not the first time he’s worn a police uniform in Albert Square.The actor has actually appeared as a copper twice before on the BBC soap and played a key role in some major storylines of the past. His first appearance in uniform was back in 1997 as D.I.

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy shared a rare snap with her fiancé Marc Humphreys on Monday. The actress, 38, who plays Sonia Fowler, took to Instagram to gush about her cameraman partner, who also works on the hit BBC One soap.

NATALIE Cassidy has faced several hardships both on and off screen after playing EastEnders favourite Sonia Fowler. But while her character lives in a hectic household in Albert Square, the actress, 38, has a more idyllic lifestyle in a countryside home.

EASTENDERS star Brian Conley has revealed Tom Cotton's plan to fleece Sonia Fowler. Fans were in shock last night after Rocky was revealed to not be Sonia’s dad - and was in fact Dotty Cotton’s conman uncle.

EastEnders, and has a good few “doof doofs” under her belt. But the actress, 38, has also been busy creating a full life for herself off screen.Natalie's character Sonia Fowler moved into Walford in 1993 when she was just 10 and has appeared on and off in the BBC soap since then.Sonia is known for her problematic marriage with Martin Fowler, but in her own life the star has been happily settled with cameraman Marc Humphreys for seven years.The pair started dating in 2014 and the following year they confirmed they were engaged.

EastEnders viewers were left in stitches as character Terry Cant entered the BBC soap after noticing a hilarious detail with his name and cockney accent.Many viewers instantly fell in love with London comedian Brian Conley as he made his debut as Terry Cant in the BBC One soap on Tuesday (May 18).

Bradley Walsh, he has revealed.The 59-year-old TV star has joked that it's less likely to happen now that he has gone grey and grown a beard, ahead of his stint on EastEnders.The actor is joining the BBC soap opera as Terry Cant, the long-lost father of Sonia Fowler, played by Natalie Cassidy.He will make his debut on the long-running programme tonight.Meanwhile, Bradley, 60, who also kicked off his career as a comedian, is best known for presenting ITV quiz show The Chase.He previously starred in Doctor Who and rival soap Coronation Street.When asked if the pair are often mistaken for each other, during a recent interview, Brian said it happened to both of them.He went on to detail several occasions that they had been mistaken for each

EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy has spoken of her grief as her dad Charles dies at the age of 84.

EastEnders to relieve the “doom and gloom” of Albert Square and inject some comedy into the miserable BBC soap.The 59-year-old comic-and-actor is heading to Walford to play Terry Cant, the long-lost father of Sonia Fowler, who has been played by Natalie Cassidy since 1993.Brian has revealed that the producers offered him a role without him even having to audition and it was made clear that his job is make viewers laugh in contrast to the depressing stories usually on offer.He said: “The producers and the casting directors said ‘we want to talk to you,’ I thought it was just a Zoom.“They went, ‘So this is the character, probably starts in March and we’d love you to be in it a year.’ I went, ‘So you’re offering me that are you?’ And they

Natalie Cassidy has told that she has to use a layer of makeup every day on set to cover up a tattoo on her wrist.

Brian Conley has explained why he is so happy to have joined EastEnders.

Watford Square is getting a new resident and Eastenders bosses have promised that his arrival will cause a ‘huge shock.’