In a move that has sent EastEnders fans into a frenzy, soap icon Natalie Cassidy has revealed why she’s bidding farewell to Walford. After playing the beloved Sonia Fowler for over three decades, Cassidy has decided to walk away from familiar surroundings. The actress recently appeared in an interview. And she spilled the truth behind her exit. Let’s dive into the juicy details!
EastEnders Icon Natalie Opens Up About Her Departure!
EastEnders legend Natalie Cassidy has shed light on the reason why she decided to quit the BBC soap after portraying Sonia Fowler for 32 years. The icon, who has been with the soap on and off since 1993, left the fans reeling after she announced her departure last week. According to the soap, her final scenes will be witnessed by the viewers in the upcoming 40th anniversary.
While speaking to The Sun about her shocking exit, Cassidy explained her reason behind leaving. She said, “I’m 42 this year. I just feel like it’s time to be brave. You don’t want to get to 70 and think, ‘I never tried that.’” The actress also added that she loves this programme with all her heart since she started working with it at ten. It has now come to light that Natalie decided to quit the sudser last summer after a discussion with boss Chris Clenshaw.
She spoke about the conversation she had with Clenshaw and highlighted, “I had a wonderful chat with Chris back in the summer. It’s just exciting.” Viewers know that Sonia is in the midst of an intriguing storyline right now. She was currently released from prison after Bianca took the blame just to secure her sister’s release. However, the Walford nurse is suspicious and the truth will be exposed soon.
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This whole bombshell will be revealed in a dramatic fashion next week during BBC soap’s 40th anniversary celebration. Showrunner Clenshaw previously shed light on this and mentioned that Sonia will take a ‘central role’ in the milestone. We cannot wait to see what will happen next! So stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more such updates on EastEnders!
