Natalie Cassidy

“from whom she split for good in 2013”

“eight weeks ago, she went under general anaesthetic, had it all out – and has done it again.”

“parts of the country exceed 37C in the hottest June days on record.”

“left the BBC soap in 2025 after nine years back in the role.”

“has played Sonia in spells for over 30 years.”

“Her exit storyline last April saw her character leave Walford for sunny Bali.”

“I started when I was 10, I did 12 years, had eight years off, and I went back for 12, and I left.”

“So maybe I will go back in eight years; you never know, do you?”