EastEnders’ Sonia Fowler has had a dramatic few months on the BBC soap, and it’s been reported that actress Natalie Cassidy is taking a break from the show

EastEnders’ stalwart Sonia Fowler might be waving goodbye to Albert Square, as Natalie Cassidy takes a hiatus from the long-running soap.

Sonia, who first graced our screens in 1993, has become one of Walford’s most cherished and enduring figures. Indeed, she’s been central to some of the show’s most unforgettable plots.

Currently, Sonia is embroiled in a particularly tumultuous storyline, as viewers have seen her become pregnant with Reiss Colwell’s (portrayed by Jonny Freeman) child.

The pregnancy came about after Reiss misappropriated funds from his comatose wife, Debbie. But as his financial woes escalated, Reiss took shocking action last week.

In a harrowing turn of events, after Sonia paid a visit to Debbie, Reiss suffocated her, leaving fans aghast. This week, the drama intensifies as Debbie’s bereaved parents arrive, seeking answers about their daughter, reports the Daily Star.