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BBC soap star James Alexandrou was back on the set of EastEnders 17 years after his exit as he took on a behind-the-scenes role. The 38 year old, who is best known for playing Martin Fowler on the soap, first appeared on Albert Square in 1996. Fans of the show will remember Martin as the bad boy son of Arthur and Pauline Fowler.

Since first arriving on our screens as Sonia Fowler back in 1993, it’s safe to say that EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy has cemented her place in our hearts. Gripping audiences with a number of high profile storylines over the years, Natalie’s character Sonia has seen everything from affairs and feuds, through to a teenage pregnancy and even a tragic death on Christmas Day when she lost the love of her life Jame Mitchell back in 2002.

As EastEnders very own odd couple Reiss Colwell and Sonia Jackson grow closer this week, the unlucky couple appear to have finally reached a milestone as they prepare to embark on an IVF journey to have a baby of their own. Yet sadly the couple are soon given the devastating news that due to Sonia already having a child, she would be at the bottom of the NHS waiting list, and sadly private care is beyond their budget.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Stacey (Lacey Turner) and Martin (James Bye) were once married in EastEnders, from 2016-2020, but their relationship broke down.They have not reunited for years and Stacey has even moved on recently, dating her daughter Lily Branning's tutor Theo. But in new scenes, after Stacey became distracted thinking about Martin, they shared a kiss outside the registry office, rekindling their romance. She soon realised that she did not like Theo as much as she thought she did and later kissed Martin again.

EastEnders stalwart Sonia Jackson (played by Natalie Cassidy) finally seemed to have found a suitable romantic interest in newcomer Reiss (Jonny Freeman) when he turned up in Walford last year. However, fans were recently let into Reiss' secret and it seems he isn't all he was initially cracked up to be. He was seen taking a phone call on the BBC soap, asking to speak to his "wife," meaning Sonia is being lied to again.

EastEnders stars Natalie Cassidy, 39, and Heather Peace, 47, have been spotted running together in north London as they continue their training for the London Marathon. The actresses, who play Sonia Jackson and Eve Unwin in the soap respectively, have signed up to compete in the annual race in honour of Dame Barbara Windsor. The duo, who will be joining the likes of Stacey Slater star Lacey Turner, Tanya Franks, Jake Wood and Adam Woodyatt, will be running to raise money for Alzheimer's Research UK.

EastEnders has welcomed several new faces over recent months, from Sonia Jackson's shady lodger Jed to Suki Panesar's villainous husband Nish. Now, there's set be another newcomer in Walford, with Rocky Cotton's past coming to catch up with him as his estranged wife Jo Cotton arrives on Albert Square in March. Actress Vicki Michelle, 72, who is best known for her role as Yvette Carte-Blanche in the BBC comedy series Allo! Allo!, has been cast as Jo, who married Rocky (Brian Conley) over 25 years ago.

Natalie Cassidy had an incredible experience when she appeared in series seven of Strictly Come Dancing back in 2009.But there is one memory from the BBC competition that was particularly upsetting for the EastEnders star. During an appearance on the Ry-Union podcast with host Rylan Clark, 38-year-old Natalie reflected on her time on Strictly – and revealed one distressing interaction that really stood out to her.Natalie – who was partnered up with pro dancer Vincent Simone for the competition – shared: “I was about four stone bigger than I am now. “Vincent was quite little. And I remember one week, it was like, ‘Oh, we are going to do this dance, but you’re going to pick up Vincent.’ And I think about it now and I think, ‘Oh, that was out of order.

June Brown OBE has led the tributes to Leonard Fenton, the EastEnders actor who passed away on Monday 31 January.The soap legend, 95, led the praise to the actor who starred as Dr Legg from the first ever episode of the soap, in 1985. The Albert Square GP died on Sunday 30 Januuary at the age of 95. And his co-star, who plays the legendary figure Dot Cotton, shared a touching message dedicated to Leonard.

British comedian, actor and singer, Brian Conley is set to make his first appearance on Tuesday 18 May’s episode of EastEnders.The former Strictly Come Dancing star will play Sonia Jackson’s long lost father, Terry Cant – aka “Rocky.” Aside from being desperate to earn his daughter’s affections, Terry is a smooth-talking cheeky chappie who isn’t afraid to use his cockney charm on the ladies – but what about Brian himself? Here, we look at what the showbiz legend is famous for, take a peek into

Brian Conley has joined the cast of EastEnders, after previously turning down offers from the BBC soap. Comedian Brian, 59, will head to Albert Square as Sonia Jackson’s long-lost father Terry Cant.

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy beamed as she announced her return to the soap’s set on Tuesday 9 February.The 37 year old soap actress, who has played Sonia Jackson on an off since 1993, shared a gorgeous photo of herself smiling from ear to ear as she opened up on her joy of returning to the soap.