Though Carol and Alan were not initially married in the serial, and though Alan was only the biological father of Billie, the whole family took on Alan's surname. Bex and Martin meet with one of Bex's teachers, where Bex refuses to name anyone involved and they are told it is being passed onto the police as it is treated as an image of child abuse. Are Sonia and Martin still together? Ricky suggests getting Bianca out of the country but Sonia tells him she that Bianca has decided to give herself up. Shakil suggests to Bex they send explicit photos of themselves to each other instead of sex. Alexandra gets herself out of trouble by telling Louise and Bex that Travis may not have been responsible for spiking her drink and Louise insists that Madison and Alexandra are still her friends. At Martin and Stacey's reception, Bex and Shakil kiss, seen by a jealous Louise. Gethin gets drunk and Bex's great-uncle, Jack Branning, Gethin's landlord, evicts Gethin when he finds out about the kiss. Sonia Fowler discovers her daughter Bex Fowler's suicide note on tonight's EastEnders in heartbreaking scenes. However, she writes her mother a letter and successfully persuades her that she's doing the right thing. Actor and Comedian Brian Conley has been cast in the role of Sonia's dad, who Sonia began searching for last year after her daughter Bex left to go travelling last year. Staying in hostels, or sleeping on the . Bex is found locked in the cupboard and she is encouraged to perform following her ordeal. Carol is surprised but Sonia tells her the split occurred around the time of Billie's death and did not want to burden her with her problems. [6] She departed on 8 January and returned on 16 April. Shakil hears the bullying through headphones and exposes it through the soundboard. First cousins Page Links: [21] Additionally, in 2004, Cassidy was awarded "best dramatic performance by a young actor or actress" for the role. Sonia and the Brannings try to help Tiffany and promise to pay off the drug dealers that Tiffany and her friendEvie Steele(Sophia Capasso) owe money to, in order for Tiffany to stay. Bex is delighted when she learns Stacey and Martin are having a baby. Bex and Louise make amends and Bex decides to go the prom with Shakil. Sonia also visits Bex's school but does not mention Louise is part of the bullying when Bex asks her not to, which gives Louise hope that they can be friends again. As her marriage to Jack hits the rocks amid her stepdaughter Amy's self-harming battle, Ravi has been eyeing up Denise and receiving . Plus the truth about Ricky Jr. Sonia returned as a permanent character on 14 January 2014, as part of a storyline that saw her mother Carol (Lindsey Coulson) develop breast cancer. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. They liked Cassidy and she was asked to audition at Elstree studios, after which she was offered the part. Leonard Lewis (1993) Matthew Robinson (1998) Diederick Santer (2010) Bryan Kirkwood (2011) Dominic Treadwell-Collins (2014) She returned full-time on 27 June 2017. Michelle tries to make amends with Bex, who reminds Michelle of what she has lost. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 1. She misunderstands him and gets into his bed, naked. Hes certainly got the gift of the gab, hes managed to wear you down, Sonia quipped, before Kathy pointed out Terry had managed to wear down Sonia too. EastEnders spoilers follow. Sonia, who has started a weight loss class, arranges to have agastric bandinBulgaria, telling friends and family she is on a course. Convinced that Shakil is encouraging Keegan, Louise gets Bex's phone and sends Shakil's naked photo to her friends Alexandra D'Costa and Madison Drake and Bex is left distressed when she finds out what Louise did and that the photo has been sent to another person. Bex is cautioned and tells Louise, Madison and Alexandra she took the blame despite being the only innocent person, and they laugh at her. [9], In April 2006, it was announced that Cassidy would take a break from EastEnders, saying "it's time to try new things. ", Another posted: "Heartbreaking episode tonight. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. However, Sonia becomes obsessed with her daughter and abducts her, locking herself in her house with the baby. Sonia Fowler (also Jackson)[1] is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Natalie Cassidy. One of his killers ,Simon Atmore, has been released from prison after a sentencing appeal, leaving Ben devastated. When Martins mother Pauline Fowler finds out that Martin is the dad, she wants custody of Chloe, which Sonia is against. Cassidy commented, "it was all decided without doing that. With Dominic [Treadwell-Collins] as executive producer, it's such an exciting time for the show.". She blames herself. Sonia persuades Martin not to tell Margaret that they have split up, but when the truth comes out, Margaret is furious and refuses to give Sonia guardianship of Rebecca and gives it to Martin and his mother instead. [10] A BBC spokesperson added, "Natalie is a valued member of the EastEnders cast and we wish her all the very best during her break from the show". EastEnders viewers fell in love with London comedian Brian Conley as he debuted in the BBC One soap on Tuesday (May 18).. Terry Cant arrived in Walford looking for his long-lost daughter - Sonia Fowler, and she had no idea!. Address In 2005, Neil and Sue are killed in a car crash and Rebecca moves in with Sue's mother, Margaret Wilson. The police and social services visit Bex, Martin and Stacey to ask about explicit photos Bex took of herself. Despite the bullying storyline, Cassidy said that she and Bissix were good friends during their time together on the soap. After Louise gets drunk and is sick, she staggers outside, coughs up blood and collapses, panicking Bex, Madison, Alexandra, Keegan, Travis and Dennis, who are watching. Bex tells Sonia that she is feeling upset since her boyfriend Shakil Kazemi (Shaheen Jafargholi) was killed and that she isn't ready for university, and Sonia supports Bex's decision. It follows heartbreaking scenes on Thursday night as Bex, who is played by Jasmine Armfield, tried to end her own life. Sonia tries to build bridges with Pauline but an argument ends with Sonia slapping Pauline. Sonia and Martin receive their divorce papers. Her first appearance was on 2 December 1993 and she departed on 2 February 2007. Sonia is supported by Tina but Sonia backs away when Tina goes to kiss her as Sonia is unsure of her feelings. Sonia reads about the crash in the newspaper and she and Martin, who are now married, are concerned for their daughter and decide to track her down to make sure she is well. Margaret decides to make Sonia and Martin Rebecca's legal guardians in case anything happens to her, unaware that Sonia and Martin have separated due to Sonia's lesbian adultery. Martin is called into school and is informed about Shakil's explicit photo. The reaction of Rebecca's guardian, Margaret, was especially hurtful. After absconding with Rebecca, Sonia is cleared of Pauline's murder when Joe Macer, Pauline's husband, admits to manslaughter. Sonia returns to Walford and lets herself into Dot's house, finding Dot on the floor after tripping. Good luck with that one," Kathy told her. Sonia is furious when she learns this and animosity in the Fowlers' home puts a strain on Martin and Sonia's relationship so she spends her time with a colleague, Naomi Julien (Petra Letang); feelings develop and they begin an affair. The flirtatious ladies man has been seen flirting heavily with Denise, who is married to police officer Jack Branning. Bex takes the blame for sending it and she and Martin are told Bex will be interviewed under caution by the police the following day because she has distributed an indecent image of a child. Martin is heartbroken when his marriage ends and the situation is complicated further by Rebecca, who, on Margaret's request, is spending more time at the Fowlers'. Sonia is originally arrested for her murder, however, it transpires that Pauline's husband Joe Macer (Ray Brooks) is her killer. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Meanwhile, one resident is trying to hide a secret as another faces a HIV ordeal. She then sets about arranging Dots funeral and shares her memories of Dot with others. Sonia receives a lucrative job offer at a private hospital in Kettering and, having realised she no longer loves Tina, ends their relationship. The Fowlers reunite and leave as a family. But alongside her struggles with Bex, Sonia is having trouble getting in touch with her ex husband Martin, who fled Watford with his wife Stacey back in the summer. Naomi came off looking especially predatory a common trait in media representations of gay and lesbian characters by seducing a formerly heterosexual woman and convincing her to leave her family [] not too surprisingly, Naomi and Sonia broke up. An upset Sonia tells Stuart that she blames herself for what happened to her daughter, although she is being treated in hospital and has regained consciousness. However, Sonia becomes obsessed with her daughter and abducts her, locking herself in her house with the baby. Cassidy made several temporary returns on-screen months later to visit Clare or Bianca, but she was still uncertain about the future of her character: "I didn't come back to the show for about four months or so after [ I was written out in 1997]. Other names I don't think it particularly mattered that none of us Jackson kids looked like each other because all our characters had different dads! Louise is distressed when Lisa and Bex arrange for Travis to visit her. Sonia and Martin face further upset when they discover that their daughter's adoptive parents have died in a car crash. She forgives him again and realises that she still has feelings for him. When she returns, she tries to confess to her class but collapses before she can do so. Bex goes busking but almost backs out when she sees a group of girls laughing. She discovers that Rebecca witnessed the slap and tries to silence her daughter, but Rebecca tells Dot at Pauline's funeral. With Paul not able to live his life like he should be, the fact his killer is able to get back to normal just does not sit right with Phil Mitchell's son. She first appears when Martin Fowler ( James Alexandrou) and his friends pretend to have a stag party to get free drinks. Several weeks have gone by since the . Bex is upset when Shakil changes his online status to single. Natalie Cassidy announced her EastEnders comeback as Sonia in October. Martin returns to Walford and Sonia is angry with Martin for being absent. Pauline's granddaughter Rebecca suspects that Sonia has caused Pauline's death, following a confrontation between her and Pauline leading Sonia to slap her. Phil says he considers Jamie to be one of his own children and tells Sonia to go upstairs to sober up. Shakil persuades her to carry on, but she is stopped by Martin. As Phil sees Sonia in bed, Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) walks in and slaps Phil across the face. She is Dot's step-granddaughter as Sonia. Visit our EastEnders page for the latest gossip She later inherits the majority of Dots estate, including her house, much to her disbelief and Dottys anger, which results in Dotty departing the square on bad terms with Sonia. Despite his husband Callum Highway pleading with him not to get involved, it isn't long before Ben is seeking revenge. Sonia kissesTina Carter(Luisa Bradshaw-White), which Tina's girlfriend,Fiona "Tosh" Mackintosh(Rebecca Scroggs), finds out about, so Tina end her friendship with Sonia to protect her relationship. She adopts a goth fashion style and insists on being referred to by her former name, Chloe, before deciding to go by Bex. Martin struggles to accept Bex dating, and after disputes between Martin and Shakil, Sonia gets them to make amends for Bex's sake. Tiffany discovers that Sonia is lying and attempts to leave, but Sonia stops her from leaving causing Tiffany to slap her. EastEnders ' Sonia Fowler has dropped a big hint her mum Carol and daughter Bex are soon returning to Albert Square. 37 News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Fearing imprisonment, Sonia abducts Rebecca and goes on the run. Sarah Cairns, played by Alison Pargeter, is a barmaid in Angie's Den nightclub. At Dot Branning's wake, Sonia is sitting on the stairs with Reiss Colwell and grabs his hand and takes him upstairs. Click here to upload yours. Much to Jay's relief, Lola finally arrives but he's worried when she says that she needs to talk to him. For me, to be reunited with the original Jacksons is a dream come true and I think it will be a fantastic storyline. On Valentine's Day, Bex receives a card and believes Shakil sent it, however, she realises Louise, Madison and Alexandra played a prank on her. Sonia tries to build bridges with Pauline but an argument ends with Sonia slapping Pauline. Heartbroken,. Sharon Hadrian writes: "It was the first time in over a decade that a lesbian couple had been depicted in the East London drama, lending cautious optimism to the idea that the BBC was finally integrating its traditionally heterosexual soaps [] Lesbian fans, meanwhile, are struggling to care at all after being led on by the show's failed attempts at writing a decent lesbian story line [] Despite their troubles, Martin and Sonia got married in 2004 and given their past many fans believe they are meant to be together. 2 December 1993 This week's episodes, which are now available to . The Fowlers reunite and leave as a family. Lisa Fowler did her best to tell struggling Bex that she doesn't have to go if she doesn't want to, and can seek help for her problems. 25 Albert Square (2014-) In January 2018, it is discovered that Stacey has slept with Max, which subsequently fractures Martin and Stacey's relationship. An upset Bex tells Stacey she has been dumped, who tells Martin and she is left embarrassed when Martin publicly has a go at Shakil. List of appearances When Martin and Charlie "Tubbs" Savage (Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong) knock down George Watson (Jack Bennett), Sonia visits George in hospital to question him about the hit-and-run. Sonia forgives Tina for the humiliation, but Sophie tells Sonia that Tina cheated and their relationship ends, but they soon reunite. When Bex takes anoverdose, Sonia finds her and is dismayed when she realises it was a suicide attempt. When Martin and Stacey get engaged, Martin tells Bex, who says that Arthur really is her brother now. On the night of her leaving party, Bex writes a suicide note to her parents and attempts to overdose on pills. In January 2014, Carol informs Sonia, who is having marital problems with Martin again, about herbreast cancerdiagnosis. [5] Cassidy made two guest stints during her maternity leave, on 25 December 2016 via webcam and for a three episode arc from 14 to 18 April 2017. Travis leaves Louise's party and tells Bex that Louise needs her. 1993 . EastEnders' Bex 'takes her own life' leaving Sonia devastated, Bex left a note for her mum and dad to find, Sonia was horrified when she could not wake Bex. "Its not about selling the stuff, its about selling yourself," Terry bragged. Patch|Mr Pickles|Posh and Becks|Pretty|Prince|Prince (2008)|Robbie and Georgie|Rolf|Roly|Rooney|Sammy|Starsky and Hutch|Sugar|Terrence|The Carter/Branning puppies|Tramp|Wellard|Wellard (II)|WillyWilly (II)|Ziggy |. Sonia is furious when she discovers Pauline and Martin have been seeing her daughter behind her back but eventually Sonia gives into her urges and grows closer to Rebecca too. Jay is arrested and Bex is interviewed by police. Sonia and Gus begin a second romance, which ends due to Sonia's lingering feelings for Martin. Since her return in 2014, Sonia's storyline has included divorcing Martin, coming out as bisexual, a cancer scare, an on-off feud with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), relationships with Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White) and Gethin Pryce (Cerith Flinn), supporting Bex through her attempted suicide, briefly reconciling with Martin and stealing money from step-grandmother Dot Cotton (June Brown) to help pay off Martin's hit-and-run victim who had been blackmailing her. In 2000, Sonia discovers that she is pregnant at 15 and gives birth to a daughter Rebecca Fowler (Jasmine Armfield) whom she puts up for adoption. "Having worked closely with Samaritans, our wish is that by telling this story we can encourage others in Bexs position to realise theres always help and theres always However Martin still has feelings for Stacey, which upsets Sonia. After the party she placed a suicide not beside her bed and sobbed as she began to take pills, while a concerned Lisa text asking if she was OK. Got a story? Sonia confides in Carol about her marriage problems and Carol advises her to try to stay together for Rebecca's sake. The following year, overwhelmed by the prospect of going to Oxford, Bex takes drugs to cope with her exams and runs away; she is found by Stuart Highway. Bex left EastEnders just last year after she decided to go travelling, while Carol has not been seen on the square since 2015. She asks Bex for the whole truth and Bex insists it was just a kiss and asks Sonia not to report Gethin. I just got on with school and all that". Bex tells Sonia that she is feeling upset since her boyfriendShakil Kazemi(Shaheen Jafargholi) was killed and that she isn't ready for university, and Sonia supports Bex's decision. Jamie Mitchell (2002) Sonia does not know she is pregnant until she goes into labour and Mo Harris delivers the baby. In 2000, Sonia discovers that she is pregnant at 15 and gives birth to a daughter Rebecca Fowler ( Jasmine Armfield) whom she puts up for adoption. Bex attempts to make Gethin jealous by flirting with Shakil and Gethin asks her to stop her behaviour and he later kisses Sonia, watched by Bex. 1994 was a "historic" year for EastEnders, as in April, a third weekly episode was introduced. Sonia Fowler (ne Jackson) is the daughter of Carol Jackson and Terry Cant, sister of Bianca, Robbie and Billie, mother of Bex and ex-wife of Martin Fowler . [11], Despite Cassidy's departure being specified as a "break", Cassidy commented in 2008, "I feel that door's closed now and I need to go and do other stuff [] Maybe in nine years I might go back. In December 2021, Sonia mentions to Kathy that Bex won't be around for Christmas as she will be with her new boyfriend. Sonia eventually forgives Martin and as they grow closer, they fall in love and eventually elope. Not knowing she is pregnant, Sonia goes into labour and gives birth to Martin's daughter. Sonia tells Martin Fowler that he is the father of her daughter as he is the only person she has slept with. One distraught viewer wrote on Twitter: "Very powerful sat in tears very well done #Eastenders. Uncles View our online Press Pack. Sonia Fowler (ne Jackson) is the daughter of Carol Jackson and Terry Cant, sister of Bianca, Robbie and Billie, mother of Bex and ex-wife of Martin Fowler. Bex and Gethin kiss and after Bex's attempts to pursue him and he eventually confesses to Sonia. NOTE: Please do not add content from the BBC iPlayer's early episodes until it has been aired on television, as it is intrusive to our readers who may not have seen the episode on iPlayer. The baby, who is named Chloe, is subsequently given up for adoption and renamed Rebecca, despite protests from Martin's mother Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard). Sonia meets Bex's teachers before returning to Kettering. Introduced by Bex is humiliated when Martin sees the video. A swastika is graffitied on Dot's door which causes Dr Legg to fall into a panic attack. Bex is upset and Shakil comforts her. Sonia departed on-screen on 20 September 2016. [18][19], In February 2016, Cassidy announced she was expecting her second child, meaning she would be taking maternity leave. Stacey gives birth to a son, Arthur Fowler, although unbeknownst to Martin, Arthur is not his son. Bex takes a liking to Preston Cooper, a student from the United States with whom her aunt Michelle had an illegal relationship. Contents 1 Storylines 1.1 1993-2007 1.2 2010-2011 1.3 2014 to present 2 Background information 3 Gallery 4 See also Storylines 1993 - 2007 Sonia and her family move to Albert Square. "[3] A source told entertainment website Digital Spy: "Everything's being kept hush-hush about the Jacksons' return at the moment, but there are certainly a load of questions to be answered. "She wants to do well in life and make her parents proud, but it's this determination that will be the making or undoing of her.". Martin moves back into the area and Rebecca (now played byJasmine Armfield) moves in with him, as she resents Sonia for leaving Martin. Sonia does not know she is pregnant until she goes into labour and Mo Harris delivers the baby. Sonia blames Dot's new lodger Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ) for the attack and threatens to report him to the police if she comes anywhere near No. Lesbian website AfterEllen.com was also critical of the storyline that saw Sonia experimenting with her sexuality and then returning to her heterosexual orientation shortly after. Stacey advises Bex to tell Shakil how she feels. Martin Fowler (2004-2006, 2007-2015) Shakil tells Louise that he has seen Bex and Travis together and Madison and Alexandra tell Louise they believe Bex has been after Travis for a while, but when Louise confronts Bex, she insists they are just friends. In January 2018, it is discovered that Stacey has slept with Max, which subsequently fractures Martin and Stacey's relationship. He tells everyone in The Vic about Sonia and Tina, but Sonia ends their relationship. She begins a relationship with Jamie Mitchell (Jack Ryder) who is later killed on Christmas Day 2002. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Frank|Freddie Mercury|Freida|Genghis|Gilbert|Gloria|Gumbo|Heathcliff|Hercules|Joey|Joey|Lady Di|Lionel|Lovebirds|Mandoo|Marge|Marge (II)|Marilyn|Musty|Neville| The hate crime left both Ben and Paul injured, but Paul could not be saved in heartbreaking scenes. It was announced last month that EastEnders has been working closely with The Samaritans on Bexs heart-breaking storyline. #MentalHealthAwareness ". Pauline responds with fire, threatening to cut her son from her life. Bex shows Louise a prospectus for a college after deciding she needs a fresh start but decides to stay at her school's 6th form to study A-Levels. (Picture: BBC) It's been 17 years since Jack Ryder broke hearts when he stopped playing Jamie Mitchell in EastEnders after a four year stint on the BBC soap. Sonia begins nursing training and she and Martin live with Pauline but struggle to cope with her interference. In June 2020, Sonia decides she wants to get in touch with her birth father, Terry Cant. In the EastEnders spoilers for next week, Patsy Kensit is new in town playing the estranged mum of terminally ill Lola, but will she attend her daughter's wedding?. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. A swastika is graffitied on Dot's door which causes Dr Legg to fall into a panic attack. Viewers witnessed Bex leave a note addressed to 'mum and dad' in her bedroom before her harrowing suicide attempt. (Image: BBC) Sonia may call Dot her grandmother but she wasn't related to her by blood. Rebecca Chloe Bex Fowler (previously Miller, also Chloe Jackson) is the daughter of Martin Fowler and Sonia Jackson, sister of Lily, Arthur and Hope. Sonia kisses Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White), which Tina's girlfriend, Fiona "Tosh" Mackintosh (Rebecca Scroggs), finds out about, so Tina end her friendship with Sonia to protect her relationship. Get the lowdown on the EastEnders drama. How will Dot's loved ones deal with. Linzi gets upset when Jay is adamant things are over, and Bex comforts her. Fianc Eastenders have cast young actress Jasmine Armfield to play Sonia Fowler's daughter Rebecca on the soap. Bex is then tricked by them into putting mud covered in chocolate in her mouth, which the film and tell her it is cat faeces. Long-time EastEnders fans will remember that Sonia gave birth to Rebecca in 2000 on the living room floor when she didn't even know she was pregnant. 6th May 1985 Bex is furious and thinks Sonia is abandoning her. Cassidy is quoted as saying "To be invited back to EastEnders is such an honour and I am very, very excited that Sonia is coming back. Pauline eventually finds out and tells Martin that she is dying from a brain tumour to stop him moving in with Sonia. And Sonia (Natalie Cassidy) made a reference to her mum and daughter meeting him soon too in a recent episode of the BBC soap. Ongoing The characters would reunite with Bianca who returned in 2008. Your dads showing Billy how its done, the cafe owner replied. Pauline demands to be part of Rebecca's life, causing upset, however Margaret allows Pauline and Martin to see Rebecca. Earlier this year, Cassidy gave an insight into her family life as they celebrated Joanie's. Abi Branning Louie Beale She names her baby Chloe and Sonia decides she wants Chloe adopted. Jim Branning Bex visits Louise in hospital but her mother, Lisa Fowler, says Louise wants no visitors and Lisa tells Bex her plans for Louise if she was well. We pay for videos too. Gethin subsequently resigns his job at the school and leaves Walford, and Sonia tells Bex that she has done nothing wrong. Martin is heartbroken when his marriage ends and the situation is complicated further by Rebecca, who, on Margaret's request, is spending more time at the Fowlers'. Sonia helps him, nursing him through his injuries and they decide to marry but their happiness is short-lived as Martin accidentally hits Jamie with his vehicle. Nieces After Bex tells Sonia that she has had sex, Sonia, Sharon Mitchell and Honey Mitchell, talk to her and Louise about the pressures and consequences of sex, but Bex reveals that she has not had sex. Rebecca performs a cover song of "You and I" by One Direction. In 2002, Sonia, who is now suffering from depression over the guilt of abandoning her daughter, tracks her down and kidnaps her. Martin gets very drunk and is seen flirting with Sarah. She is forced to give him a false alibi when police question him about stolen vehicles and convinces him to tell the truth. Sonia leaves Walford with Martin and Rebecca in February 2007. In last night's episode, Terry tried to show off his salesman skills after observing Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) on his stall. Sonia discovers that she may still be in love Martin and agrees to go on a date with him. Sonia starts dating Bex's teacherGethin Pryce(Cerith Flinn) but is unaware that Bex is infatuated with him. The following day, Sonia walks in on Dot slapping her granddaughterDotty Cotton(Molly Conlin) across the legs, leading to Dot's arrest, though she is released without charge. Bex is upset to learn Martin is trapped under the bus, but everyone works together to get him out. Preston apologises to Bex and admits he loves Michelle. Bex confides in Stacey about Shakil wanting to have sex, who mentions this to Martin; Martin interrupts Shakil's party, but later apologises to Bex. Daughters The following morning, Sonia finds her unresponsive in bed. Because of this, Chloe is adopted by Neil and Sue Miller. Terry Cant Bex confronts Shakil about his ignoring her and Bex admits to Shakil that she did not want to break the law and feared the photos being shared, but apologises for hurting his feelings. Martin moves in with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), while Sonia and Tina embark on a full relationship. "If you need help call out talk to someone you don't need to be or feel alone. Instead, Margaret's reaction was surprisingly representative of the public response to their relationship. Natasha Butcher (deceased) Tiffany Butcher-Baker Whitney Dean (adoptive) Within moments of stepping into the East End the cockney, who also goes by the name Rocky, dropped hilarious one-liners and was entertaining punters in Ruby's nightclub. "[3] The family returned for Bianca's second wedding to Ricky Butcher as part of the show's 25th anniversary. 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