ITV Share By Joel Harley Jan 13 2026 By Joel Harley Jan 13 2026 Natalie Cassidy gives fresh hope for EastEnders return: "It's in my DNA" "It would be a shame not to go back," the actress said Natalie Cassidy Sonia Fowler Share By Joel Harley Jan 13 2026 By Joel Harley Jan 13 2026 EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy has given fresh hope that she could return to the soap, revealing that she would consider making her way back to Walford in the future. The actress, who played Sonia Fowler on the soap, left EastEnders last year, following the tragic death of Martin. Riding off into the sunset with sister Bianca, daughter Bex and newborn Julia, this seemed to be the definitive end for Sonia. Indeed, Natalie previously described herself as feeling ‘much happier’ since leaving the soap, which she’d acted in for over three decades. However, Natalie has now revealed that she would consider going back to the soap at some point in the future. Natalie has hinted at a return to EastEnders (Credit: ITV/YouTube) Natalie Cassidy reveals whether she’d return to EastEnders Speaking on her Life With Nat podcast with partner Marc Humphreys, Natalie weighed in on the chances of a return to the soap. “Would you ever go back to it?” he asked. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers “I’ll say what I always say. Never say never,” Natalie replied. “I think I would like to go back to it at some point. It’s in my DNA, because I was there so young. It would be a shame not to go back.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Natalie Cassidy (@natcass1) In the caption to the video on Instagram – where she posted this exchange – Natalie wrote: “Chatting about Eastenders. Who knows maybe one day eh?” Would you like to see Sonia return to EastEnders? Sonia departed Albert Square last year (Credit: BBC) Fans rejoice as Natalie Cassidy hints at soap comeback In the comments below the video on Instagram, fans shared their thoughts on Natalie’s news. “Yay!! Would love to see Sonia back!!!” wrote one fan. “Ooooooohhhhh. The news we all wanted and hope for!” said another. A third commented: “I think never say never is a great saying. Hopefully one day you will go back. As you say it’s in your DNA!” “Is it Sonia Max is marrying?” joked a fourth, in reference to the soap’s recent flashforward episode. Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns. Share Good to Know Share By Joel Harley Jan 13 2026 By Joel Harley Jan 13 2026 Previous Story Next Story
