Natalie Cassidy breaks silence on EastEnders exit as she hints at Sonia’s return
Natalie won the hearts of the nation playing no-nonsense Sonia Fowler, but finally bowed out of EastEnders after 32 years – and has already teased fans about Sonia’s future09:55, 18 Apr 2025Updated 10:02, 18 Apr 2025Natalie Cassidy has spoken out on leaving EastEnders after over three decades in Walford.Soap legend Natalie, 41, officially bowed out of the BBC soap on Thursday (April 17) in emotional scenes that saw the return of her beloved dad Terry Cant. Natalie recently admitted that her memory was completely shot due to the role, but she was ready and willing to take on new projects – including her own radio show – now she’s out of Walford.Fans were left in floods of tears as they bid farewell to one of the soap’s longest-serving characters on Thursday. In tear-jerking scenes, Sonia opted to ditch Walford after 32 years for the sunny sights of Bali, together with Bex Fowler – played by Jasmine Armfield – and Bianca Jackson, played by Patsy Palmer.Sonia’s nearest and dearest gathered at the end of the episode to send the trio off into the sunset. Writers made sure to make their exit a happy one, with Sonia even going as far as to play the trumpet, a reference to her hilariously inept musical ability.Sonia and Bianca officially bowed out of the BBC soap in emotional scenes on Thursday (April 17)(Image: More