NATALIE Cassidy has dropped a huge hint about when Sonia Fowler could return to EastEnders. Viewers learned earlier this year that Natalie, 41, would be leaving her iconic role as Sonia.

EastEnders icon Natalie Cassidy says “it’s not fair” as she addresses the reason she quit the hit BBC soap. Natalie, 41, left the show after more than three decades playing Sonia Fowler.

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy has opened up about the major perks of quitting the soap. Natalie, 41, was a mainstay of the BBC show, having played Sonia Fowler - formerly Jackson - since 1993.