EastEnders viewers say ‘she deserves it’ after favourite hit with bombshell twist
EASTENDERS fans are all saying the same thing about a soap favourite after the dramatic arrest during her engagement party.
Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) finally got some good news at her baby scan she attended with fiance Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) in Tuesday night’s EastEnders.
The couple heard their healthy baby’s heartbeat for the first time.
However, there good spirits were soon dwindled when Reiss suffered a panic attack after finding out the police were looking for him.
Reiss continued to lie and keep her in the dark as he said it was due stress from Debbie’s (Nicola Duffett) parents.
Later, the pair were arrested in The Vic as they celebrated their engagement with there friends and family.
The Walford residents were left stunned as the couple were cuffed and charged with the murder of Reiss late wife Debbie.
BBC viewers know that Reiss murdered his comatose wife Debbie in cold blood by smothering her.
The despicable act followed Reiss stealing Debbie’s money to fund IVF treatment for Sonia to conceive.
Now he’s finally caught by the police, will he let Sonia take the blame for all his crimes?
Fans were left fuming with Sonia as she continued to stand by Reiss while he was being accused.
She told police: “See how upset he is. He is a victim. He’s lost his wife and you’re retraumatising him!”
Sonia also defended Reiss to her nearest and dearest saying: “Debbie’s parents keep pressuring the police to look at him. Debbie was a very sick woman. Sick people die.”
Taking to X – formerly known as Twitter – one viewer said: “Despite the glaring red flags, being lied to countless times and warnings from people she’s known for many years, including those she’s known for most of her life, she still stood by Reiss and is now arrested for murder! Sonia deserves this idc.”
Another wrote: ” Reiss lies to Sonia about everything yet she still wants to marry him!”
A third added: “Sonia you still in la la land then omg.
Sonia Fowler’s biggest EastEnders storylines
Sonia Fowler has featured in EastEnders since 1993, and after starring in thousands of episodes, has been featured in storylines ranging from teenage pregnancy to a cancer scare. Here are some of her biggest.
- Teen Pregnancy and Birth of Chloe Jackson (1999-2000)
Sonia discovered she was pregnant at the age of 15. Viewers were shocked by the sudden birth, as the teen went into labour without even realising she was pregnant. Martin Fowler turned out to be Chloe’s father. Sonia initially decided to give the girl up for adoption. - Death of her boyfriend (2002)
Sonia’s boyfriend, Jamie Mitchell, was hit by a car driven by her baby’s father. Jamie had just bought an engagement ring for his girlfriend before being struck down by the thoughtless Martin, who was texting while driving. Although the Jamie was rushed to hospital, docs said his liver was irreparably damaged, and he ended up dying with Sonia by his side. - Marriage to Martin Fowler and Family Tensions (2004-2007)
In a shock twist Sonia went on to marry the man responsible for her previous boyfriend’s death. Their relationship was marred by conflicts and infidelity, and they went on to split up after just three years. At one point in their marriage Sonia was taken hostage by Sarah Cairns, who became obsessed with Martin after he flirted with her during a drunken night out. The couple went through struggles again when the adoptive parents of their daughter were killed in a car crash, leaving them responsible for Rebecca. Because of the tension in their relationship Sonia ended up cheating on her husband with one of her co-workers, nurse Naomi Julien. - Custody Battle for Rebecca (2005-2007)
Baby Chloe, who was renamed Rebecca, was kidnapped by her mum early in life before being returned to her adoptive parents. After Neil and Sue Miller died they awarded Martin full custody of the child because of Sonia’s extra-marital affair. The mum was left distraught to be cut out of her daughter’s life. - Gastric Band Surgery and Weight Struggles (2014-2015)
Sonia became insecure about her weight and arranged to have a secret gastric band surgery in Bulgaria. She later collapsed at an exercise class after suffering complications from the operation. - Discovery of Bex’s Suicide Attempt (2019)
Sonia’s daughter Rebecca tried to take her own life in a heartbreaking storyline which left viewers in tears. She found Bex unconscious after taking an overdose, and was devastated. Sonia blamed herself for pushing her daughter to breaking point, as she had tried to force her into going to Oxford despite Bex saying she didn’t feel ready for university.
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.