EastEnders’ Sonia Fowler to get unexpected visit ahead of show exit

EastEnders spoilers follow.

EastEnders’ Sonia Fowler faces the biggest decision of her life next week, as she contemplates a future away from Walford for her and baby Julia.

Fuming with Bianca’s betrayal and haunted by Reiss’s evil actions, is leaving Albert Square the only way for Sonia to move on?

“Bianca’s regretting doing an interview for a true crime podcast about her experience with killer Reiss, but sadly the damage is done,” our insider teases.

“With everyone gossiping about her, Sonia feels very exposed, and living on the Square becomes unbearable. With emotions running high, Sonia searches for a sign as she wonders what her next step will be…”

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The pesky podcast has made a big impact on the public, and crime enthusiasts are flocking to No.25 to get a look at the home of the late murderer. Taking full advantage of the heightened interest, Kim and Mo are running tours of the area for those who can’t get enough of Reiss’s grisly story.

This doesn’t go down well with stressed Sonia, who tells her insensitive neighbours to get lost when she finds them with a group of nosy fans outside her front door.

Bex tries to calm her maddened mum, who blames Bianca for causing the kerfuffle by doing the ill-judged interview in the first place. Having been turfed out by her incensed sibling, Bianca has spent the night at Kat and Alfie’s place.

Sheepishly returning home, she hopes she can bury the hatchet with her sister, but the pair are soon rowing again, and Sonia throws her back out onto the street.

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“Sonia is definitely not in a forgiving mood!” our source shares. “However, Bianca later has a panic attack while being pursued round the Square by followers of the podcast, and it’s Sonia who comes to her rescue.

“Putting their differences aside, the sisters are grateful for each other’s support and finally make amends. They go for a drink but Bianca senses someone is spying on them from afar – when she goes to confront them, she gets the shock of her life.”

The identity of the mystery man leaves Bianca reeling and throws yet another twist into the already complicated mix. Is it someone we already know? Bianca begs the bloke to leave them alone, but he later knocks on the door and demands to see Sonia, where some shocking truths are revealed.

Bianca and Bex leave Sonia alone to process the unexpected development and find Jack in Harry’s Barn, where they bring him up to speed.

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Concerned for his niece, Jack pays her a visit at home where he finds Sonia in a shellshocked state. Following some words of wisdom from Uncle Jack, Sonia is left with a lot to think about. Reflecting on the dramatic events of the last few months, she wonders whether it’s time to say goodbye to Walford forever…

“It may be her home, but Albert Square is also full of painful memories,” our insider adds. “Martin’s death has hit Sonia hard, and she’s struggling to escape the endless reminders of Reiss around every corner. There’s one person who understands what Sonia is going through, and can help her decide what to do….”

As Sonia tracks down Stacey, Martin’s first and last loves lean on each other in a tear-jerking chat as they face the reality of life without him. Will Sonia really leave Walford behind and make a fresh start elsewhere?

EastEnders airs on Mondays – Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast.