Natalie Cassidy to Depart EastEnders After 32 Years as Sonia Fowler

The actress, who joined the BBC soap in 1993, will exit during the show's 40th anniversary week in February 2025.

Natalie Cassidy has announced her decision to leave EastEnders after portraying Sonia Fowler for over three decades.
Her departure coincides with the soap's 40th anniversary celebrations, with her final scenes airing during a week of major storylines in February 2025.
Cassidy expressed mixed emotions about leaving, stating she feels both sadness and excitement as she moves on to new opportunities.
Executive producer Chris Clenshaw praised Cassidy's contributions, noting her involvement in some of the show's most iconic storylines and her popularity with fans.
Sonia's current storyline involves her pregnancy and her partner Reiss Colwell, who is implicated in a murder, setting the stage for dramatic developments leading to her exit.