Research Bianca invites Sonia and Martin to her wedding to Ricky Butcher (Sid Owen) and Sonia attends alone. Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033. She begins a relationship with Jamie Mitchell (Jack Ryder) who is later killed on Christmas Day 2002. If this seems like the most inopportune time to turn Sonia into a lesbian, well, the show's writers did it anyway [] Sonia's sudden lesbian affair was met with disapproval from all sides, and nobody the fans, characters or even the actors was particularly supportive of her relationship. Albert|Albert (II)|Baby|Bella|Betty| Gethin subsequently resigns his job at the school and leaves Walford, and Sonia tells Bex that she has done nothing wrong. Despite pleas from Rebecca's adoptive parents, it is Sonia's step-grandmother,Dot Branning(June Brown), that persuades Sonia to return the baby. Sonia starts dating Bex's teacher Gethin Pryce (Cerith Flinn) but is unaware that Bex is infatuated with him. Long-time EastEnders fans will remember that Sonia gave birth to Rebecca in 2000 on the living room floor when she didn't even know she was pregnant. 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. Other known relatives She blamed the pain on. 1993 . Lesbian website AfterEllen.com was also critical of the storyline that saw Sonia experimenting with her sexuality and then returning to her heterosexual orientation shortly after. After Tina drunkenly humiliates Sonia at an awards ceremony and Sonia rejects her, Tina has sex withSophie Dodd(Poppy Rush) and regrets it, but before she can tell Sonia, Sonia reveals she has found a lump in her breast. Jim Branning Sonia keeps a bedside vigil and is with Jamie when he dies. Rebecca returns when Carol Jackson tells Sonia about her breast cancer. As Phil sees Sonia in bed,Shirley Carter(Linda Henry) walks in and slaps Phil across the face. 7 Bex took an overdose on tonight's heartbreaking episode of EastEnders 7 The teenager was found unconscious in bed by her mum Sonia 7 Sonia panicked when she couldn't wake her daughter. Martin struggles to accept Bex dating, and after disputes between Martin and Shakil, Sonia gets them to make amends for Bex's sake. As Phil sees Sonia in bed, Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) walks in and slaps Phil across the face. She has played Sonia Fowler in EastEnders since 1993, appeared in the BBC Two sitcom-horror Psychoville and was a contestant on the seventh series of Strictly Come Dancing and the ninth series of Celebrity Big Brother . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. One distraught viewer wrote on Twitter: "Very powerful sat in tears very well done #Eastenders. 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. Natalie Cassidy It was at this stage that the producers made a decision to write the majority of the Jackson family out. Sonia and Gus begin a second romance, which ends due to Sonia's lingering feelings for Martin. Bex is told she can return to school, but when Martin returns her phone, she only receives abuse so decides to do an apprenticeship, which Martin disagrees with her doing. The Fowlers reunite and leave as a family. After Bianca hands herself in, Sonia leaves again. A swastika is graffitied on Dot's door which causes Dr Legg to fall into a panic attack. Sonia meets Bex's teachers before returning to Kettering. Daughters Sonia returns to Walford and lets herself into Dot's house, finding Dot on the floor after tripping. Sonia returned as a permanent character on 14 January 2014, as part of a storyline that saw her mother Carol (Lindsey Coulson) develop breast cancer. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Sonia eventually forgives Martin and as they grow closer, they fall in love and eventually elope. 1993-2007, 2010-2011, 2014- "[3] The family returned for Bianca's second wedding to Ricky Butcher as part of the show's 25th anniversary. Sonia does not know she is pregnant until she goes into labour and Mo Harris delivers the baby. Pauline also interferes and visits Rebecca with Martin. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. This culminates in Sarah holding Sonia and Martin hostage and stabbing Martin, until Sonia knocks her unconscious. Bex goes busking but almost backs out when she sees a group of girls laughing. EastEnders: Sonia is the step-granddaughter of Dot Cotton. The famous duff duffs sounded as Sonia screamed her daughter's name. Rebecca Chloe Bex Fowler (previously Miller, also Chloe Jackson) is the daughter of Martin Fowler and Sonia Jackson, sister of Lily, Arthur and Hope. On Friday, Sonia rushed her. She forgives him but Martin's behaviour continues and he is injured during an attack so Sonia throws him out. Sonia also repairs her relationship with Tina. Pauline demands to be part of Rebecca's life, causing upset, however Margaret allows Pauline and Martin to see Rebecca. EastEnders' Bex 'takes her own life' leaving Sonia devastated, Bex left a note for her mum and dad to find, Sonia was horrified when she could not wake Bex. In the wake of Bex's storyline, EastEnders fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. On her 36th birthday, Sonia meets Tom "Rocky" Cotton (Brian Conley) who is masquerading as her father, Terry but is actually working in cahoots with Dotty Cotton (Milly Zero) to con Sonia who is in control of Dotty inheritance since Sonia has power of attorney. "[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. When Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) makes light of the pandemic, Sonia snaps at him and visits family aboard in early 2021. And Sonia (Natalie Cassidy) made a reference to her mum and daughter meeting him soon too in a recent episode of the BBC soap. Aunts Bex and Gethin kiss and after Bex's attempts to pursue him and he eventually confesses to Sonia. She returned briefly[2] in 2010 along with other members of the Jackson family,[3] and re-appeared in the soap from 8 to 18 February 2010 and again in January 2011. Sonia returns to Walford and lets herself into Dot's house, finding Dot on the floor after tripping. The hate crime left both Ben and Paul injured, but Paul could not be saved in heartbreaking scenes. Instead, Margaret's reaction was surprisingly representative of the public response to their relationship. Everyone's so pleased to have them back. "[12] More recently, in 2009, press reports suggested that the actress was keen to reprise the role. [5] Cassidy made two guest stints during her maternity leave, on 25 December 2016 via webcam and for a three episode arc from 14 to 18 April 2017. 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. Bex is furious and thinks Sonia is abandoning her. Armfield's first episode as Rebecca will air in January, when Sonia also returns to the show. Shakil tells Louise that he has seen Bex and Travis together and Madison and Alexandra tell Louise they believe Bex has been after Travis for a while, but when Louise confronts Bex, she insists they are just friends. Updated: 18:17, 17 Jul 2021 EASTENDERS' Sonia has sparked speculation her mum Carol and daughter Bex are returning to Walford. Would you like to see the duo back in Walford? One penned: "The storyline with Bex in #Eastenders is heartbreaking. Cassidy confirmed the baby is due in "summer" 2016. Sonia and the Brannings try to help Tiffany and promise to pay off the drug dealers that Tiffany and her friendEvie Steele(Sophia Capasso) owe money to, in order for Tiffany to stay. (Getty Images) EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy has revealed her pride at her daughter taking part in Junior Bake Off, saying "dreams do come true". Time to make a u-turn."[23]. #MentalHealthAwareness ". EastEnders' Sonia hints mum Carol and daughter Bex are returning to Walford, Sonia made a remark about introducing her dad to Bex and Carol, Carol Branning has not been seen on the Square since 2015, Sonia's daughter Bex Fowler is currently in India, EastEnders spoilers tease a deadly showdown is on the cards for Ben Mitchell. Abi Branning Louie Beale Despite pleas from Rebecca's adoptive parents, it is Sonia's step-grandmother, Dot Cotton (June Brown), who persuades Sonia to return the baby. In 2002, Sonia, who is now suffering from depression over the guilt of abandoning her daughter, tracks her down and kidnaps her. Are Sonia and Martin still together? Pauline also interferes and visits Rebecca with Martin. Sonia and Martin receive their divorce papers. In 2005, Neil and Sue are killed in a car crash and Rebecca moves in with Sue's mother, Margaret Wilson. Sonia and her family move to Albert Square. "We can encourage others in Bexs position to realise theres always help and theres always hope and we hope that others will be encouraged to start a Sonia and her family move toAlbert Square. Martin is heartbroken when his marriage ends and the situation is complicated further by Rebecca, who, on Margaret's request, is spending more time at the Fowlers'. Sonia keeps a bedside vigil and is with Jamie when he dies. Not knowing she is pregnant, Sonia goes into labour and gives birth to Martin's daughter. Although Sonia wants Bex to move in with them, Bex chooses to stay with Martin and Stacey. Occupation Martin returns to Walford and Sonia is angry with Martin for being absent. I just got on with school and all that". Sonia tries to hush Rebecca but the truth comes out and Sonia is arrested following a row with Martin. The Millers change Chloe's name to Rebecca. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Elsewhere, EastEnders spoilers tease a deadly showdown is on the cards for Ben Mitchell, as he plots revenge on former lover Paul Coker's killer. Practice nurse at The Panesar House Surgery 37 Thankfully, Dot successfully persuades Sonia to give Rebecca back. Bex tells Sonia that she is feeling upset since her boyfriend Shakil Kazemi (Shaheen Jafargholi) was killed and that she isn't ready for university, and Sonia supports Bex's decision. Nieces However, it is later revealed that Sonia and Martin are no longer together. News of Mick gets to the Square. Afterward, Naomi faded into the background and Sonia ended up back with Martin, seeming to forget entirely about the same-sex attractions she once had [] It was a sad but not unexpected ending to a rare chance for the BBC to acknowledge lesbian sexuality in its programming and for viewers to witness a positive lesbian relationship that didn't ruin anybody's life [] Sonia or Naomi [] had the potential to develop a loving depiction of lesbian sexuality but were failed by the show's writers and, arguably, the BBC's institutionalized homophobia". Despite the bullying storyline, Cassidy said that she and Bissix were good friends during their time together on the soap. It is revealed that Sonia is hiding a secret from her time in Kettering meaning she no longer wants to return there. EastEnders has revealed newcomer Rocky's big secret, after Sonia made a shock discovery on his phone. Since her return in 2014, Sonia's storyline has included divorcing Martin, coming out as bisexual, a cancer scare, an on-off feud with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), relationships with Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White) and Gethin Pryce (Cerith Flinn), supporting Bex through her attempted suicide, briefly reconciling with Martin and stealing money from step-grandmother Dot Cotton (June Brown) to help pay off Martin's hit-and-run victim who had been blackmailing her. Sonia dates Gus Smith (Mohammed George), who plans to propose, but he is devastated when Sonia reconciles with Jamie after he is brutally assaulted by his godfather Phil (Steve McFadden). After the party she placed a suicide not beside her bed and sobbed as she began to take pills, while a concerned Lisa text asking if she was OK. After absconding with Rebecca, Sonia is cleared of Pauline's murder when Joe Macer, Pauline's husband, admits to manslaughter. An #EastEnders Carol Jackson return needs to happen. Rebecca performs a cover song of "You and I" by One Direction. The unprovoked attack changed Ben's live forever with the loss of partner Paul, but all of the culprits were sent to prison. Tiffany discovers that Sonia is lying and attempts to leave, but Sonia stops her from leaving causing Tiffany to slap her. However, Sonia becomes obsessed with her daughter and abducts her, locking herself in her house with the baby. Bex works alongside Michelle at the caf and she snaps at Michelle when Madison and Alexandra make remarks about them and Preston. When Louise is sent home, she invites Bex round, but Madison and Alexandra turn up so Bex does not go to Louise's house. Sonia Fowler (also Jackson)[1] is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Natalie Cassidy. Father After Bex tells Sonia that she has had sex, Sonia, Sharon Mitchell and Honey Mitchell, talk to her and Louise about the pressures and consequences of sex, but Bex reveals that she has not had sex. In EastEnders spoilers tonight, Whitney attends her first baby scan and Zack is anxious to the know the results.. As we know, Zack was recently visited by an old friend who urged him to get tested . Martin sends Rebecca, who now wants to be called Bex, to live with Sonia so she can spend more time with her mother. I mean, she is family! (Image: BBC) Sonia may call Dot her grandmother but she wasn't related to her by blood. To show their support and raise awareness, Jasmine and EastEnders bosses have teamed up with Samaritans for the harrowing storyline, to ensure they play out the plot accurately. Tomorrow the teen will be rushed to hospital in an ambulance, and Sonia will be relieved when Bex wakes up. Meanwhile, Martin has a heart-to-heart with Carol. Sonia kissesTina Carter(Luisa Bradshaw-White), which Tina's girlfriend,Fiona "Tosh" Mackintosh(Rebecca Scroggs), finds out about, so Tina end her friendship with Sonia to protect her relationship. Half-Sisters The soap actor who plays Sonia Fowler in the BBC series shared that her 10-year-old daughter Eliza had made her "the proudest mum . After having her breast lump checked, Sonia is given the all-clear. This week's episodes, which are now available to . Sonia and Martin (now played byJames Bye) separate and Sonia starts to feel isolated and depressed. 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]. When Martin and Charlie "Tubbs" Savage (Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong) knock down George Watson (Jack Bennett), Sonia visits George in hospital to question him about the hit-and-run. Bex confronts Shakil about his ignoring her and Bex admits to Shakil that she did not want to break the law and feared the photos being shared, but apologises for hurting his feelings. 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