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Louise finds out that Michelle and Preston are having an affair so tells Bex, who refuses to believe it until she sees Preston touching Michelle and Michelle flinching, so publicly demands to know if Michelle is having sex with her boyfriend. Get the news you want straight to your inbox. She asks Bex for the whole truth and Bex insists it was just a kiss and asks Sonia not to report Gethin. Sonia eventually forgives Martin and as they grow closer, they fall in love and eventually elope. When Bex claims to have a new boyfriend, Gethin starts tutoring her again. NOTE: Please do not add content from the BBC iPlayer's early episodes until it has been aired on television, as it is intrusive to our readers who may not have seen the episode on iPlayer. Ricky suggests getting Bianca out of the country but Sonia tells him she that Bianca has decided to give herself up. The students are trapped but escape through the emergency exit. I've told bosses that it's a good time, when you think about it, as the Jacksons are back now as well. Fianc Bex is upset and Shakil comforts her. When Stacey is diagnosed with and sectioned due to postpartum psychosis, Bex realises Martin is struggling with Arthur, Lily and work, so she draws him up a schedule. This makes Sonia distraught and preoccupied with Rebecca. Episode Count Dont suffer in silence #EastEnders. After Bianca hands herself in, Sonia leaves again. Time to make a u-turn."[23]. Kathy watched on as Terry worked his charm, before Sonia approached. Sonia becomes depressed and begins to neglect her work and drink alcohol, until Gus helps her straighten her life out. The family was created by writer Tony McHale. The pair go to No.25 and. Bianca notices Sonia has continuously avoided talking about Martin and Rebecca. Sonia has sex withMartin Fowler(James Alexandrou) but starts datingJamie Mitchell(Jack Ryder). The reaction of Rebecca's guardian, Margaret, was especially hurtful. Sonia and Martin reunite in December 2006. And Sonia (Natalie Cassidy) made a reference to her mum and daughter meeting him soon too in a recent episode of the BBC soap. It was announced last month that EastEnders has been working closely with The Samaritans on Bexs heart-breaking storyline. 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. 25. Sonia is furious when she learns this and animosity in the Fowlers' home puts a strain on Martin and Sonia's relationship so she spends her time with a colleague, Naomi Julien (Petra Letang); feelings develop and they begin an affair. On 1 December 2022, Sonia receives a phone call from Ireland with the news that Dot has passed away. However, the subsequent COVID-19 lockdown means that she is busier than ever at the hospital, which leaves Sonia stressed and exhausted. Keegan Baker insults Bex and she finds out Shakil was one of the boys who teased Louise with Keegan and warns him to stay away from her. Sonia and Martin (now played by James Bye) separate and Sonia starts to feel isolated and depressed. Martin's aunt and godmother, Kathy Beale tries to justify his actions, but Bex refuses to forgive Martin or Stacey until she watches Shakil kiss Louise as part of the Christmas play. Plus the truth about Ricky Jr being the father of Lily's baby is revealed, while Reiss re-enters Sonia's life thanks to a major new development regarding Dot. In one of EastEnders' most memorable birth scenes ever, teenage Sonia went into labour without even knowing she was up the duff in October 2000 while home alone. Sonia accuses Martin and Stacey of not caring about Bex and tells Martin she wants Bex to live with her. On Christmas Day 2006, Pauline dies just before emigrating to America. In an interview with the press at the British Soap awards in. Kush persuades Bex to return to school and not let what is happening ruin her life. Before Bex's performance at the showcase, Madison and Alexandra break a guitar string and when Bex looks for one in a classroom, Madison and Alexandra pin Bex up against a wall. A swastika is graffitied on Dot's door which causes Dr Legg to fall into a panic attack. Sonia returns from Kettering and wants Bex to move in with her and her brother, Robbie Jackson and Dot, however, Bex wants to remain with Martin and Stacey. Her cheery mood soon turned to despair as she failed to rouse an unresponsive Bex. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. They spend time touring the USA before settling in Manchester. Sonia Jackson In March 2015, Rebecca, tired of strife between her parents, enters a rebellious phase of her life. 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. Margaret dies and Martin takes custody of Rebecca and Pauline tries to stop Sonia having any contact with Rebecca. When Bex takes an overdose, Sonia finds her and is dismayed when she realises it was a suicide attempt. 2005-2007: Adoptive Parents' Death and Return to Sonia, 2014-2020: School, Bullying and Suicide Attempt. Sonia becomes depressed and begins to neglect her work and drink alcohol, until Gus helps her straighten her life out. In last night's episode, Terry tried to show off his salesman skills after observing Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) on his stall. Bex is devastated when Shakil is stabbed and killed in a knife attack in May 2018. Sonia keeps a bedside vigil and is with Jamie when he dies. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Sonia has been featured in storylines including affairs, feuds, bereavements, family problems, teenage pregnancy and a cancer scare. Caroline "Carol" Jackson (ne Branning) is the daughter of Jim Branning and Reenie Branning. 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! Carol has the BRCA gene and Sonia finds out she has inherited it. Contents 1 Storylines 1.1 1993-2007 1.2 2010-2011 1.3 2014 to present 2 Background information 3 Gallery 4 See also Storylines 1993 - 2007 Sonia and her family move to Albert Square. Sonia keeps a bedside vigil and is with Jamie when he dies. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [9] Other storylines included a period where Sonia was bullied by her friend Clare Bates (Gemma Bissix) after she fell in with the wrong crowd at school. Sonia does not know she is pregnant until she goes into labour and Mo Harris delivers the baby. [8], Cassidy was 10 years old when she joined the soap as Sonia. An upset Bex tells Stacey she has been dumped, who tells Martin and she is left embarrassed when Martin publicly has a go at Shakil. Several weeks have gone by since the . Bex remains angry with Louise, Madison and Alexandra for the way they have treated Shakil and is hurt when Shakil tells her she can "drop dead". They liked Cassidy and she was asked to audition at Elstree studios, after which she was offered the part. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220. A devastated Sonia rejects Rocky although she does form a warm relationship with Rockys partner Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth). Louise is taken to hospital with paralysis and Sharon tells Louise about Bex finding her. When the school closes early, Bex, Louise, Shakil and Keegan take a bus home, but the driver suffers a heart attack and drives through the market and into the viaduct. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. In last night's emotional funeral, the Walford legend went on her way with a twenty-pack of Mayfair menthols (her favourite) thrown onto her coffin. Thankfully, Dot successfully persuades Sonia to give Rebecca back. Albert|Albert (II)|Baby|Bella|Betty| Grandfathers What happened to Sonia daughter in EastEnders? Pauline also interferes and visits Rebecca with Martin. Though Carol and Alan were not initially married in the serial, and though Alan was only the biological father of Billie, the whole family took on Alan's surname. "If you need help call out talk to someone you don't need to be or feel alone. Liam Butcher Morgan Butcher On 29 December 2020 it was announced that Cassidy would take an extended break from the show, with Sonia set to leave the Square to return in spring 2021. But it doesn't mean Sonia won't be back". Naomi came off looking especially predatory a common trait in media representations of gay and lesbian characters by seducing a formerly heterosexual woman and convincing her to leave her family [] not too surprisingly, Naomi and Sonia broke up. Half-Brothers Out of concern for Janine, Sonia calls her former brother-in-law (and Janines brother) Ricky back to Walford. Now, Simon's release has triggered painful memories for Ben as well as the knowledge that justice has not been served for his first love. Sonia is originally arrested for her murder, however, it transpires that Pauline's husband Joe Macer (Ray Brooks) is her killer. Sonia discovers that she may still be in love Martin and agrees to go on a date with him. 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. Posing as friends of the Millers, Margaret allows the Fowlers into their home where they meet Rebecca. However Sonia is cleared and she, Martin, Rebecca and Pauline's dog Betty reunite to start a new life away from Walford. After talking with Louise and Tina, Bex decides to take an explicit photo. Bex hears a rumour that Louise had sex with Keegan at the party, so she tells her to take a pregnancy test, but Martin catches Bex purchasing the test for Louise and wrongly assumes it is for herself. Tomorrow the teen will be rushed to hospital in an ambulance, and Sonia will be relieved when Bex wakes up. Although Sonia wants Bex to move in with them, Bex chooses to stay with Martin and Stacey. Martin gets unwittingly involved with a stalker,Sarah Cairns(Alison Pargeter), who tries to ruin his marriage. Tina's mother Sylvie Carter later moves in with Sonia and Tina, but Bex does not cope looking after her when Sonia and Tina are not around. Sonia also visits Bex's school but does not mention Louise is part of the bullying when Bex asks her not to, which gives Louise hope that they can be friends again. Sonia returns to Walford and lets herself into Dot's house, finding Dot on the floor after tripping. Gethin gets drunk and Bex's great-uncle, Jack Branning, Gethin's landlord, evicts Gethin when he finds out about the kiss. The following day, Sonia walks in on Dot slapping her granddaughter Dotty Cotton (Molly Conlin) across the legs, leading to Dot's arrest, though she is released without charge. When Martin and Stacey get engaged, Martin tells Bex, who says that Arthur really is her brother now. Sonia has sex with Martin Fowler (James Alexandrou) but starts dating Jamie Mitchell (Jack Ryder). When Bex decides that she doesn't want to go to university, Sonia pressures Bex into applying to Oxbridge University, much to Bex's annoyance. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Do you have a story to sell? Meanwhile, one resident is trying to hide a secret as another faces a HIV ordeal. Cassidy commented, "I thought I was out of a job [on EastEnders] forever!". Last week, the character attempted to take her own life after months of secretly struggling with events in her life, including her upcoming move to Oxford University. First Appearance Martin moves in with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), while Sonia and Tina embark on a full relationship. Bex later calms down and she says an emotional farewell. EastEnders viewers fell in love with London comedian Brian Conley as he debuted in the BBC One soap on Tuesday (May 18).. Terry Cant arrived in Walford looking for his long-lost daughter - Sonia Fowler, and she had no idea!. [6] She departed on 8 January and returned on 16 April. 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]. Gethin subsequently resigns his job at the school and leaves Walford, and Sonia tells Bex that she has done nothing wrong. Martin Fowler (2004-2006, 2007-2015) "Its not about selling the stuff, its about selling yourself," Terry bragged. Bex is furious and thinks Sonia is abandoning her. She discovers that Rebecca witnessed the slap and tries to silence her daughter, but Rebecca tells Dot at Pauline's funeral. Stacey kicks Martin out and Sonia agrees for him to move into No. Sonia begins nursing training and she and Martin live with Pauline but struggle to cope with her interference. Sonia, who has started a weight loss class, arranges to have agastric bandinBulgaria, telling friends and family she is on a course. And on tonight's episode, mum Sonia will break down as she receives a worrying note from Stuart Highway. Pauline eventually finds out and tells Martin that she is dying from a brain tumour to stop him moving in with Sonia. [20], Natalie Cassidy won the award for "Best Actress" for the role of Sonia, at the 2001 British Soap Awards. View our online Press Pack. EastEnders' Sonia Fowler dropped a hint that her mum Carol and daughter Bex will be returning to Walford - where they would join Sonia's dad Terry. [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". The unprovoked attack changed Ben's live forever with the loss of partner Paul, but all of the culprits were sent to prison. Bex and Louise make amends and Bex decides to go the prom with Shakil. 1. They give Dot Branning fifteen minutes to persuade Sonia to give Rebecca back before they phone the police. Are Sonia and Martin still together? After finding out Bex had sex with Preston, Madison and Alexandra spread the fact, and Keegan and Shakil find out. With Dominic [Treadwell-Collins] as executive producer, it's such an exciting time for the show.". The patronising trumpet player (by Janine Butcher) Moaning Myrtle (by Dotty Cotton) She is forced to give him a false alibi when police question him about stolen vehicles and convinces him to tell the truth. An unhinged Janine begins blaming Sonia for holding her back from her games with Mick, meaning she could lose the "best" thing she has ever had in her life - better than her daughter Scarlett . Appalled, Martin refuses Sonia access to Rebecca. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Although Sonia wants Bex to move in with them, Bex chooses to stay with Martin and Stacey. Bex shows Louise a prospectus for a college after deciding she needs a fresh start but decides to stay at her school's 6th form to study A-Levels. The Millers change Chloe's name to Rebecca. Martin then reveals that Kush Kazemi is Arthur's father to everyone in the pub, including Bex. Something went wrong, please try again later. Pauline eventually finds out and tells Martin that she is dying from a brain tumour to stop him moving in with Sonia. The characters would reunite with Bianca who returned in 2008. Jim Branning Martin gets very drunk and is seen flirting with Sarah. 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. Sonia tries to build bridges with Pauline but an argument ends with Sonia slapping Pauline. Hes certainly got the gift of the gab, hes managed to wear you down, Sonia replied. Sonia and Martin and their daughter Rebecca leave Walford as a united family for the United States. 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. Sonia is supported by Tina but Sonia backs away when Tina goes to kiss her as Sonia is unsure of her feelings. "[3] A source told entertainment website Digital Spy: "Everything's being kept hush-hush about the Jacksons' return at the moment, but there are certainly a load of questions to be answered. 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). While trying to find Preston, Michelle crashes a car into the chip shop after taking sleeping pills with alcohol. Bex left EastEnders just last year after she decided to go travelling, while Carol has not been seen on the square since 2015. She forgives him but Martin's behaviour continues and he is injured during an attack so Sonia throws him out. Devastated, Sonia announces this in the Queen Victoria pub and although she puts on a brave face, she breaks down in private. Wednesday's (January 18) episode saw Zack worrying about sexual partners he may have infected with the virus without . She first appears when Martin Fowler ( James Alexandrou) and his friends pretend to have a stag party to get free drinks. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. It was at this stage that the producers made a decision to write the majority of the Jackson family out. Martin returns to Walford and Sonia is angry with Martin for being absent. Sonia Fowler is left heartbroken when she discovers her daughter's suicide note. 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