EastEnders' long-running character 'replaced' in BBC soap shake-up as fans left fuming

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EastEnders' long-running character 'replaced' in BBC soap shake-up as fans left fuming

EastEnders fans were left disgruntled as a beloved character was seemingly 'substituted. ' The BBC One soap made its comeback on Wednesday (August 21), delving into the aftermath of Sonia Fowler's (played by Natalie Cassidy) and Reiss Colwell's (Jonny Freeman) unexpected arrest earlier this week.

As viewers will remember, Reiss tragically ended his wife Debbie's life while she was in a coma a few months ago, amidst his financial woes and escalating debts. However, in a shocking turn of events, Sonia and Reiss found themselves arrested for her murder earlier this week.

This week, Sonia and Reiss faced police questioning. Meanwhile, Sonia's former partner Martin (James Bye) was left in shock, resolved to free Sonia.

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Sonia was arrested this week

He subsequently sought out Phil Mitchell's (Steve McFadden) assistance, pleading with him to help Sonia - a request he agreed to. Later at the police station, Phil kept his promise and arranged for a lawyer to represent Sonia.

But die-hard soap fans were left seething as Phil's regular lawyer Ritchie Scott was replaced by another. Instead of sending their usual lawyer Ritchie (Sian Webber), Phil sent a colleague of hers, reports the Daily Star.

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Richie was 'replaced'

Ritchie Scott is a fan favourite and is known as Phil's trusted lawyer who he hires to get him out of sticky situations. The character first graced our screens back in 2005 when she was hired by Peggy Mitchell (Barabara Windsor).

Peggy required the lawyer for Phil's trial for armed robbery. She also provided legal advice to Phil's sister Sam after she was arrested for the murder of Den Watts.

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A new lawyer had stepped in

Slight confusion arose among EastEnders fans when a new lawyer appeared on screen, with one irate viewer posting on Reddit: "Ermmmm that's not Richie. Just watched today's episode. And Martin goes to Phil to ask for his 'solicitor' only for two people not called Richie to show up to defend Reiss and Sonia.

"I know it's minor but I can't be the only one who wishes Richie was a regular character."

Another fan mentioned on social media, clearly baffled: "I thought Richie was a regular since she's been with the Mitchells since 2005," and someone else declared in disbelief: "wtf happened to Richie did Phil lose her number?"

The chatter didn't stop there, as another person asked the burning question across social media platforms: "Where's Richie?" Meanwhile, a fifth person expressed their concern with a keen observation: "Phil has sent a better soliciter for Sonia. Where is Richie - is she in Spain again?"

EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer

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