Bex is furious and thinks Sonia is abandoning her. (Image: BBC) Sonia may call Dot her grandmother but she wasn't related to her by blood. [10] A BBC spokesperson added, "Natalie is a valued member of the EastEnders cast and we wish her all the very best during her break from the show". Carol has the BRCA gene and Sonia finds out she has inherited it. Thankfully, Dot successfully persuades Sonia to give Rebecca back. EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One, Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! Appalled, Martin refuses Sonia access to Rebecca. "[13], On 25 October 2009 it was announced that Cassidy would return to the soap to reprise her role as Sonia, along with Coulson, Gaffney and Anderson. Gethin subsequently resigns his job at the school and leaves Walford, and Sonia tells Bex that she has done nothing wrong. Bex goes round to Shakil's whilst his mother Carmel Kazemi and brother Kush are out and they have sex. Aliases Martin is frantic, but days later Sonia returns and she is arrested on a murder charge; however, that same night Dot uncovers the identity of Pauline's real murderer Pauline's husband Joe Macer (Ray Brooks), who had argued with Pauline on Christmas Day and struck her over the head, causing her death. This vitriolic response to Sonia and Naomi's relationship could have been a pivotal moment had the program's producers used the opportunity to prove either the quality of their relationship or to reinforce Sonia's parenting abilities. Sonia Fowler is left heartbroken when she discovers her daughter's suicide note. Sonia returns to Walford and lets herself into Dot's house, finding Dot on the floor after tripping. When Bex decides that she doesn't want to go to university, Sonia pressures Bex into applying toOxbridge University, much to Bex's annoyance. Sonia, who is a nurse, was recently rocked by the shock arrival of her father, Terry Cant, and they are attempting to build a relationship with each other. Natalie Cassidy announced her EastEnders comeback as Sonia in October. Sonia leaves Walford with Martin and Rebecca in February 2007. They spend time touring the USA before settling in Manchester. During her childhood, she becomes close friends with Clare Tyler (Gemma Bissix) and the two are inseparable until Clare falls in with the wrong crowd at school and starts bullying Sonia but they reconcile before Clare leaves in 1998. 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Sonia helps him, nursing him through his injuries and they decide to marry but their happiness is short-lived as Martin accidentally hits Jamie with his vehicle. Martin returns to Walford and Sonia is angry with Martin for being absent. With Dominic [Treadwell-Collins] as executive producer, it's such an exciting time for the show.". 1. Sonia and Martin and their daughter Rebecca leave Walford as a united family for the United States. When the [lesbian] relationship became public, she immediately sought to award sole custody of Rebecca to Martin, citing Sonia's sexual orientation as the reason she would be an unfit mother. After making peace with Martin, she takes a taxi and is about to leave Walford when she sees Martin and Rebecca obstructing the road; Martin has decided that he wants to go with Sonia. Aunts While trying to find Preston, Michelle crashes a car into the chip shop after taking sleeping pills with alcohol. Bex stops Louise from truanting after being teased over a video posted online by Keegan of the bus crash and Louise gets Bex to promise that she will not resume her relationship with Shakil. Fans of the show were upset that anyone (let alone a lesbian) had come between Sonia and Martin. In June 2020, Sonia decides she wants to get in touch with her birth father, Terry Cant. Sonia datesGus Smith(Mohammed George), who plans to propose, but he is devastated when Sonia reconciles with Jamie after he is brutally assaulted by his godfatherPhil(Steve McFadden). Executive producer of EastEnders Jon Sen said: "Having worked closely with Samaritans, our wish is that by telling this story we can encourage others in Bex's position to realise there's always help and there's always hope and we hope that others will be encouraged to start a conversation if they are worried about someone they know. Bianca Jackson Caroline "Carol" Branning was born in the East End of London to Jim and Reenie Branning on 3rd October 1962. Sarah Cairns, played by Alison Pargeter, is a barmaid in Angie's Den nightclub. Your dads showing Billy how its done, said Billy. Sonia and Dot care for Harold Legg (Leonard Fenton) when he becomes ill and he moves into No.25. They give Dot Branning fifteen minutes to persuade Sonia to give Rebecca back before they phone the police. Michelle tries to make amends with Bex, who reminds Michelle of what she has lost. 87 In January 2014, Carol informs Sonia, who is having marital problems with Martin again, about herbreast cancerdiagnosis. EastEnders ' Sonia Fowler has dropped a big hint her mum Carol and daughter Bex are soon returning to Albert Square. Rebecca's father is Martin Fowler (James Alexandrou), who was last seen on screen in 2007. Something went wrong, please try again later. After making peace with Martin, she takes a taxi and is about to leave Walford when she sees Martin and Rebecca obstructing the road; Martin has decided that he wants to go with Sonia. Sonia, who has started a weight loss class, arranges to have a gastric band in Bulgaria, telling friends and family she is on a course. Bex is then tricked by them into putting mud covered in chocolate in her mouth, which the film and tell her it is cat faeces. Louise is taken to hospital with paralysis and Sharon tells Louise about Bex finding her. "[12] More recently, in 2009, press reports suggested that the actress was keen to reprise the role. It is revealed that Sonia is hiding a secret from her time in Kettering meaning she no longer wants to return there. Their departing storyline was the culmination of the death of Pauline Fowler, following actress Wendy Richard's high-profile resignation from the serial in 2006. Cassidy made several temporary returns on-screen months later to visit Clare or Bianca, but she was still uncertain about the future of her character: "I didn't come back to the show for about four months or so after [ I was written out in 1997]. However teasers for the show have revealed Martin will be back on the show by the time next week arrives, meanwhile leaving Sonia frustrated by his failure to pick up the phone. Research Martin plans to propose to Stacey and Bex gives him her blessing but is glad when they decide not to marry. However Martin still has feelings for Stacey, which upsets Sonia. However, the subsequent COVID-19 lockdown means that she is busier than ever at the hospital, which leaves Sonia stressed and exhausted. He managed to sell a pair of boxing gloves, and Kathy Beale watched on as Sonia approached, catching Terry boasting about his skills. Martin returns to Walford and Sonia is angry with Martin for being absent. She returned full-time on 27 June 2017. Cassidy shares daughter Eliza with her ex-boyfriend Adam Cottrell and youngest Joanie with Humphreys. EastEnders: Sonia is the step-granddaughter of Dot Cotton. She is forced to give him a false alibi when police question him about stolen vehicles and convinces him to tell the truth. Albert|Albert (II)|Baby|Bella|Betty| And after Clare left the Square [in 1998] I was gone for another eight months. And on Friday (04.10.19), scenes will show her mother Sonia (Natalie Cassidy) break down when Stuart Highway arrives with the note Bex left in her bedroom before her suicide attempt. Caroline "Carol" Jackson (ne Branning) is the daughter of Jim Branning and Reenie Branning. Martin moves in withStacey Branning(Lacey Turner), while Sonia and Tina embark on a full relationship. I just got on with school and all that". Grandmothers In 2002, Sonia, who is now suffering from depression over the guilt of abandoning her daughter, tracks her down and kidnaps her. Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| Sonia Jackson Sonia and Martin reunite in December 2006. Her granddaughter Sonia (looking like a Tudor lady-in-waiting) stood up to give a beautiful eulogy at the church, but was repeatedly cut off by other members. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Bex tries to warn Louise that they cannot be trusted but Louise accuses her of being jealous because she has no friends of her own. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Not knowing she is pregnant, Sonia goes into labour and gives birth to Martin's daughter. However Martin still has feelings for Stacey, which upsets Sonia. Bianca notices Sonia has continuously avoided talking about Martin and Rebecca. Sonia Fowler (ne Jackson) is the daughter of Carol Jackson and Terry Cant, sister of Bianca, Robbie and Billie, mother of Bex and ex-wife of Martin Fowler. Pets After Tina drunkenly humiliates Sonia at an awards ceremony and Sonia rejects her, Tina has sex with Sophie Dodd (Poppy Rush) and regrets it, but before she can tell Sonia, Sonia reveals she has found a lump in her breast. Keegan suggests to Shakil they should get revenge on Bex, and Keegan imposes Bex's face on a porn video and spreads it around. Unknown to Louise, Madison and Alexandra plan to take revenge on her because they blame her for being reported to the school. EastEnders ' Sonia Fowler has dropped a big hint her mum Carol and daughter Bex are soon returning to Albert Square. Margaret decides to make Sonia and Martin Rebecca's legal guardians in case anything happens to her, unaware that Sonia and Martin have separated due to Sonia's lesbian adultery. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. I dont do the hard sell, Billy said, defending himself. Yeah, I cant wait for Bex to meet him now, Sonia said. Because of this, Chloe is adopted by Neil and Sue Miller. Her father, Liam Tyler was abusive towards Debbie, which led to them separating. Is Sonia related to Dot Cotton? Sonia blames Dot's new lodgerStuart Highway(Ricky Champ) for the attack and threatens to report him to the police if he comes anywhere near No. Bex and Gethin kiss and after Bex's attempts to pursue him and he eventually confesses to Sonia. "I feel so lucky as an actress to get back to my roots. Birth EastEnders fans are predicting a steamy revenge love triangle for Ravi Gulati as he sets his sights on Denise Fox and her daughter, Chelsea.. After absconding with Rebecca, Sonia is cleared of Pauline's murder when Joe Macer, Pauline's husband, admits to manslaughter. Appalled, Martin refuses Sonia access to Rebecca. She rejects a phone call from Martin and gets very drunk. Rebecca Chloe Bex Fowler (previously Miller, also Chloe Jackson) is the daughter of Martin Fowler and Sonia Jackson, sister of Lily, Arthur and Hope. Sonia Fowler (also Jackson)[1] is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Natalie Cassidy. "Bex's story really hurts and hits home for me, been in that frame of mind and feeling like there's no way out, planning the same thing as Bex, but not getting as far as Bex as my loved ones clocked on, hard to say it out loud, you're not alone, I promise #EastEnders ," wrote another. Stacey advises Bex to tell Shakil how she feels. Click here to upload yours. Sonia visits Jamie's grave and later returns toThe Queen Victoriapub, and drunkenly berates Phil, Jamie's godfather, about his treatment of Jamie. Ongoing KNOW the signs & LOOK for them, ASK people TWICE if they ARE ok, ASK if theres anything you can do, BE patient & BE understanding. After Ricky and Bianca's wedding, Sonia decides she must make a fresh start with Martin and leaves again. However, she writes her mother a letter and successfully persuades her that she's doing the right thing. In 2000, Sonia discovers that she is pregnant at 15 and gives birth to a daughter Rebecca Fowler (Jasmine Armfield) whom she puts up for adoption. She is the third ofCarol Jackson's (Lindsey Coulson) four children and the result of her mother'sone-night standwith Terry Cant, whom Sonia never knew. Sonia starts dating Bex's teacherGethin Pryce(Cerith Flinn) but is unaware that Bex is infatuated with him. Hes certainly got the gift of the gab, hes managed to wear you down, Sonia replied. In the EastEnders spoilers for next week, Patsy Kensit is new in town playing the estranged mum of terminally ill Lola, but will she attend her daughter's wedding?. Digital Spy Soap Scoop video - press play below for gossip on this year's Christmas storylines, including shock violence and an arrest on Coronation Street, a murder plan in EastEnders, an Emmerdale fire and more Roscoe dramas in Hollyoaks. [4] Cassidy took maternity leave in 2016 and Sonia left on 20 September 2016 for her dream job in Kettering. When Martin and Stacey get engaged, Martin tells Bex, who says that Arthur really is her brother now. It is revealed that Sonia is hiding a secret from her time in Kettering meaning she no longer wants to return there. After her daughter is born, Sonia is taken to hospital and tells her social worker Ameena Badawi upon meeting her that she does not want her baby. [16] Sonia's one-off return was broadcast on 21 January 2011. When Martin learns the truth about Arthur's paternity, he goes to stay with his sister Michelle Fowler in America and when he returns, he intends to leave for good. Bring back Carol and Bianca right now #Eastenders, demanded a third. An #EastEnders Carol Jackson return needs to happen. As Phil sees Sonia in bed,Shirley Carter(Linda Henry) walks in and slaps Phil across the face. Sonia has sex with Martin Fowler (James Alexandrou) but starts dating Jamie Mitchell (Jack Ryder). 25. Sonia and Martin (now played by James Bye) separate and Sonia starts to feel isolated and depressed. They later warn Bex that she can never escape them, and gain access to Bex's home by telling Stacey they are her friends and they smash her guitar. Earlier this week, Zack learned he is HIV+ after former friend Brett shared his own diagnosis and encouraged him to get tested because they'd shared steroid needles. Kush persuades Bex to return to school and not let what is happening ruin her life. Bex has a crush on newcomer Shakil Kazemi and is jealous when Louise flirts with him. She forgives him but Martin's behaviour continues and he is injured during an attack so Sonia throws him out. [7] Dot later leaves a message to Sonia as she believes that Martin is the thief. When Pauline is found dead later that day, Sonia fears that she caused her death. Half-Sisters Martin moves back into the area and Rebecca (now played by Jasmine Armfield) moves in with him, as she resents Sonia for leaving Martin. Date of Birth Sonia is offered a job in Kettering and Martin and Stacey agree for Bex to live with them. Sonia confides in Carol about her marriage problems and Carol advises her to try to stay together for Rebecca's sake. For the academic, see, Last edited on 29 December 2022, at 16:23, List of LGBT characters in television and radio, "EastEnders: Carol Jackson visits daughter Sonia spoiler pictures", "Natalie Cassidy to take extended EastEnders break as Sonia exits", "EastEnders' Sonia does the unthinkable to Dot but repulsed fans spot plot blunder", "Natalie Cassidy bemoans lesbian storyline", "Natalie Cassidy to return to EastEnders as Sonia Fowler", "Natalie Cassidy returns to EastEnders as Sonia Fowler in dramatic New Year storyline", "Sonia's back in EastEnders and she exposes Louise's part in Bex's bullying", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sonia_Fowler&oldid=1130320771, This page was last edited on 29 December 2022, at 16:23. Sonia confides in Carol about her marriage problems and Carol advises her to try to stay together for Rebecca's sake. Gift of the gab, hes managed to wear you down, Sonia replied ( James Alexandrou,! 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