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. Sonia was arrested this week (Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron) 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 s...