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An EastEnders icon has announced she is quitting the BBC soap after almost 32 years. Natalie Cassidy has announced her exit from Albert Square in a new statement.

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EastEnders legend Natalie Cassidy quits soap after playing Sonia Fowler for nearly 32 years

Natalie Cassidy is saying a tearful goodbye to EastEnders and the iconic Sonia Jackson character after a remarkable 32-year stint in Albert Square.The drama doesn't end as her character, Sonia, who is expecting the child of the murderer Reiss Colwell, remains oblivious that he's responsible for his ex's death. Clearing her name from a wrongful murder charge, thanks to Reiss's footage showing Bianca's confession, the plot thickens.

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EastEnders fans call for prison spin-off as three women sent down in huge twist

EastEnders fans are calling for the BBC One soap to air a series of special episodes set inside the women's prison as three major characters find themselves behind bars.

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EastEnders viewers gobsmacked as Reiss star Jonny Freeman looks completely different off screen

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.

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EastEnders' original Martin Fowler star returns to BBC soap 17 years after quitting

BBC soap star James Alexandrou was back on the set of EastEnders 17 years after his exit as he took on a behind-the-scenes role. The 38 year old, who is best known for playing Martin Fowler on the soap, first appeared on Albert Square in 1996. Fans of the show will remember Martin as the bad boy son of Arthur and Pauline Fowler.

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EastEnders' Sonia star Natalie Cassidy's life from rarely-seen fiancé to lookalike daughter

Since first arriving on our screens as Sonia Fowler back in 1993, it’s safe to say that EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy has cemented her place in our hearts. Gripping audiences with a number of high profile storylines over the years, Natalie’s character Sonia has seen everything from affairs and feuds, through to a teenage pregnancy and even a tragic death on Christmas Day when she lost the love of her life Jame Mitchell back in 2002.

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Everything you need to know about EastEnders' Deborah Colwell

As EastEnders very own odd couple Reiss Colwell and Sonia Jackson grow closer this week, the unlucky couple appear to have finally reached a milestone as they prepare to embark on an IVF journey to have a baby of their own. Yet sadly the couple are soon given the devastating news that due to Sonia already having a child, she would be at the bottom of the NHS waiting list, and sadly private care is beyond their budget.

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Inside EastEnders Martin and Stacey's rocky love life as they reunite

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Stacey (Lacey Turner) and Martin (James Bye) were once married in EastEnders, from 2016-2020, but their relationship broke down.They have not reunited for years and Stacey has even moved on recently, dating her daughter Lily Branning's tutor Theo. But in new scenes, after Stacey became distracted thinking about Martin, they shared a kiss outside the registry office, rekindling their romance. She soon realised that she did not like Theo as much as she thought she did and later kissed Martin again.

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EastEnders heartbreak for Sonia Jackson as she finally uncovers Reiss' secret

EastEnders stalwart Sonia Jackson (played by Natalie Cassidy) finally seemed to have found a suitable romantic interest in newcomer Reiss (Jonny Freeman) when he turned up in Walford last year. However, fans were recently let into Reiss' secret and it seems he isn't all he was initially cracked up to be. He was seen taking a phone call on the BBC soap, asking to speak to his "wife," meaning Sonia is being lied to again.

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EastEnders stars Natalie Cassidy and Heather Peace run together as they train for marathon

EastEnders stars Natalie Cassidy, 39, and Heather Peace, 47, have been spotted running together in north London as they continue their training for the London Marathon. The actresses, who play Sonia Jackson and Eve Unwin in the soap respectively, have signed up to compete in the annual race in honour of Dame Barbara Windsor. The duo, who will be joining the likes of Stacey Slater star Lacey Turner, Tanya Franks, Jake Wood and Adam Woodyatt, will be running to raise money for Alzheimer's Research UK.

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EastEnders' first look as Vicki Michelle joins BBC show as Rocky Cotton's wife Jo

EastEnders has welcomed several new faces over recent months, from Sonia Jackson's shady lodger Jed to Suki Panesar's villainous husband Nish. Now, there's set be another newcomer in Walford, with Rocky Cotton's past coming to catch up with him as his estranged wife Jo Cotton arrives on Albert Square in March. Actress Vicki Michelle, 72, who is best known for her role as Yvette Carte-Blanche in the BBC comedy series Allo! Allo!, has been cast as Jo, who married Rocky (Brian Conley) over 25 years ago.

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Strictly upset: EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy reveals distressing moment

Natalie Cassidy had an incredible experience when she appeared in series seven of Strictly Come Dancing back in 2009.But there is one memory from the BBC competition that was particularly upsetting for the EastEnders star. During an appearance on the Ry-Union podcast with host Rylan Clark, 38-year-old Natalie reflected on her time on Strictly – and revealed one distressing interaction that really stood out to her.Natalie – who was partnered up with pro dancer Vincent Simone for the competition – shared: “I was about four stone bigger than I am now. “Vincent was quite little. And I remember one week, it was like, ‘Oh, we are going to do this dance, but you’re going to pick up Vincent.’ And I think about it now and I think, ‘Oh, that was out of order.

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EastEnders legend June Brown leads tributes to late Dr Legg actor Leonard Fenton

June Brown OBE has led the tributes to Leonard Fenton, the EastEnders actor who passed away on Monday 31 January.The soap legend, 95, led the praise to the actor who starred as Dr Legg from the first ever episode of the soap, in 1985. The Albert Square GP died on Sunday 30 Januuary at the age of 95. And his co-star, who plays the legendary figure Dot Cotton, shared a touching message dedicated to Leonard.

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Everything you need to know about Brian Conley as he makes his EastEnders debut

British comedian, actor and singer, Brian Conley is set to make his first appearance on Tuesday 18 May’s episode of EastEnders.The former Strictly Come Dancing star will play Sonia Jackson’s long lost father, Terry Cant – aka “Rocky.” Aside from being desperate to earn his daughter’s affections, Terry is a smooth-talking cheeky chappie who isn’t afraid to use his cockney charm on the ladies – but what about Brian himself? Here, we look at what the showbiz legend is famous for, take a peek into his personal life and find out who he’ll be watching his first episode of EastEnders with… Become an OK! VIP and see all our exclusives - for free! Become an OK! VIP and you will unlock access to all of our big exclusives...

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Brian Conley to join EastEnders as Sonia’s long-lost father after turning down soap

Brian Conley has joined the cast of EastEnders, after previously turning down offers from the BBC soap. Comedian Brian, 59, will head to Albert Square as Sonia Jackson’s long-lost father Terry Cant.

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Natalie Cassidy talks warning from EastEnders co-star after leaving ‘Wouldn’t talk to me'

EastEnders viewers have witnessed Natalie Cassidy, 37, come in and out of the soap as her iconic character Sonia Jackson, turned Fowler, since she arrived in Albert Square in 1993.

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