After 32 years, Natalie Cassidy is saying goodbye to EastEnders and her iconic role as Sonia Jackson. Her departure coincides with the show's 40th anniversary, promising a dramatic and unforgettable conclusion to her long-running story.
Natalie Cassidy is departing EastEnders after an incredible 32-year run as the beloved character Sonia Jackson . Her exit coincides with the show's highly anticipated 40th anniversary , and while fans are heartbroken to see her go, the drama surrounding Sonia's departure is far from over. Unbeknownst to Sonia, she is expecting a child with the murderer Reiss Colwell.
Having recently been cleared of a wrongful murder charge thanks to footage revealing Bianca's confession, Sonia's future remains uncertain. Cassidy, who first graced our screens at the tender age of 10, expressed both sadness and excitement about her decision to move on. In a statement released to The Sun, she said, 'I feel extremely sad to be writing this, but also very excited. After another 11 solid years back on The Square, I have decided it's time to move on to pastures new. EastEnders is in my bones so I will never forget where I started my career and I will continue to love the show. Thank you to Chris Clenshaw for the opportunity to be such a big part of the 40th anniversary – it's an honour.' She added, 'See ya, Sonia, going but never forgotten.' Natalie's final scenes will be filmed in February during the 40th anniversary week, a date that has been in the works since last summer, according to reports from The Mirror. Rumors of her character's demise in the coming months have sent shockwaves through soap fans, with some speculating that her exit will be a dramatic and unforgettable event. A source close to the production told The Sun, 'It would be a proper soap shocker if she was to die during the 40th but equally it will be one that viewers will never ever forget. Bosses have pulled out all the stops to make the soap's big 40th the most dramatic and unforgettable week in the history of EastEnders.' The news of Cassidy's departure has sparked a wave of reactions from fans, with many expressing their sadness on social media. One fan commented, 'Oh, this is sad,' while another wrote, 'Just confirmed:- Natalie Cassidy is leaving as Sonia Fowler during the 40th anniversary week. They can't kill her off.' EastEnders' executive producer Chris Clenshaw has since released a statement acknowledging Cassidy's contributions to the show over the years. He said, 'Over the last 31 years in EastEnders, Natalie has been involved in some of the show's most iconic and explosive storylines. Her portrayal of Sonia has made her a firm fan favourite amongst the viewers.' 'I won't be revealing the finite details relating to her exit, but I can say that she will take a central role in the 40th anniversary storylines in a week of truly unmissable drama that will change the lives of those in Walford forever. I'd like to thank Natalie for her time at EastEnders, and I wish her all the best for the future.
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