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Metro
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
EastEnders legend 'much happier' since quitting after 30 years
Former EastEnders legend Natalie Cassidy is a very busy woman currently. She's written a book about motherhood, become involved in several TV projects and is appearing on Cooking With The Stars on ITV. She also has a podcast, Life With Nat, and in a recent episode she chatted with fellow EastEnder Kellie Bright, who plays Linda Carter in the BBC soap, and opened up about her own feelings about leaving the show. Natalie left EastEnders earlier this year, after playing the role of Sonia Fowler for 32 years. She joined the soap in 1993 and over the years was part of some of the show's most memorable storylines. In a statement at the time she said it was time to move on to pastures new. 'EastEnders is in my bones so I will never forget where I started my career and I will continue to love the show,' she said. Now, speaking to Kellie in the podcast, she said that she has no regrets about the decision. 'I don't miss it, I don't. I miss the people. It's full on,' she told her former colleague. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'I do feel happier doing the things I'm doing now. I always feel like I have to say it, I loved it, I'm grateful for it but I did fall into it and that was that, and that's what I did for 30 years, I don't know if I was meant to do that.' Kellie insisted that she thought Natalie was meant to do exactly that. 'I grew up watching Sonia, like the rest of the nation, and I loved you in the show all the way through. I loved your character, what you created. You're a brilliant actress, Nat.' With many more strings to her bow, Natalie's book Happy Days will be released in October. The book promises to cover a lot of ground, 'taking her readers on a journey through the highs and lows and the changing seasons of life. From yo-yo diets to raising strong girls, coping with grief to getting acting lessons from June Brown.' More Trending She's also fronted a consumer rights show on Channel 4 called What's The Big Deal: Britain's Best Buys, while Cooking With The Stars sees her competing against stars including Jordan North, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Hugh Dennis to showcase her culinary skills. Despite all this there's an element of life on EastEnders that Natalie does miss. View More » 'I loved the prep, getting the scripts,' she recalled. 'I never got bored of getting a script. I never felt bored or thought, 'Oh, here we go, we've got to undo it all and do it my way and see what's happening.' I never lost that in all of those 32 years.' If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@ – we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. MORE: Suspended EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick enjoys day out with co-stars amid slur scandal
Scottish Sun
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Natalie Cassidy breaks silence on ‘disgusting' cancer hoax weeks after leaving EastEnders
It came after she opened up on 'bullying' allegations from a major pop star FORMER EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy has slammed a "disgusting and disgraceful" fake rumour suggesting she is battling breast cancer. The popular soap star took to her Instagram Stories for a fiery rant over the "terrible and made up" allegations. 6 EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy has slammed fake rumours of a medical condition Credit: Rex 6 The mum of two took to her Instagram Stories to rage about a 'disgraceful' story suggesting she has breast cancer Credit: Instagram 6 She quit her role on the long-running soap this year Credit: BBC The EastEnders alum, 42, who told of her decision to quit her EastEnders role as Sonia Fowler earlier this year, screen-grabbed the article image and concerning headline, which read: "Natalie Cassidy Breaks Down as She Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis." It then allegedly featured a quote from the TV star which read: "I Didn't Want Anyone to Know..." Images showed her in-character on the show as well as smiling in a cheery headshot. Yet Natalie, who this year quit EastEnders after 32 years on the soap, categorically slammed the suggestions of her illness. She furiously wrote in her caption: "THIS IS DISGUSTING AND DISGRACEFUL. "So many people are going through this and I have had messages asking if I'm ok. "It is completely made up and a terrible story. "Take this down whoever you are." The fake news came after the mum of two opened up on a huge pop star who used to bully her at school. EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy claims huge pop star used to BULLY her at school and reveals awkward confrontation ALL CHANGE The shock story also came just weeks after Natalie's podcast with Joanna Page was scrapped by the BBC in a huge career change. Yet she still has her own podcast, Life With Nat. The podcast scrap came after we reported how Natalie had landed a new TV show with the broadcaster. BBC Daytime have commissioned a new series - under the working title Natalie Cassidy Learning to Care - for BBC One and iPlayer. EastEnders stars who QUIT MICHELLE Collins has seen her second EastEnders stint boost her bank balance. Yet what stars have quit this year? The Sun exclusively reported how Michelle, 62, was down to £20,000 in her company accounts when she agreed to a shock back-from-the-dead return to Albert Square last year. Her character, Cindy Beale, was presumed dead off-camera in 1998. Yet what about the 2024 exits? Earlier this summer, loyal soap fans appeared to note how Stevie Mitchell had "quit" the long-running series. It came after Alan Ford enjoyed just six-months on-screen. Bobby Beale actor Clay Milner Russell also left this year after five years in Walford. Fans also feared Martin Fowler actor James Bye would "quit out of boredom" over recent storylines. Additionally, a host of stars have quit the BBC soap for Hollywood fame. One of the most successful stars to come from the BBC One soap is Rob Kazinsky. He played Stacey Slater's brother Sean Slater from 2006 to 2009, he has starred in Hollywood blockbusters Pacific Rim and Captain Marvel. Ben Hardy, who quit EastEnders as Bobby Beale almost a decade ago, went on to break Hollywood the following year, when he starred as Archangel in X-Men: Apocalypse. Since then, he has played Roger Taylor in Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, and he starred in Michael Bay's Netflix movie 6 Underground. Michelle Ryan played Zoe Slater until 2005. She starred as the lead in short-lived American series Bionic Woman from 2007 to 2008. The actress will fulfil her longtime ambition of wanting to train as carer. This means enrolling at one of the UK's top Health & Social Care colleges - alongside the next generation of carers. In recent years, Natalie has cared for family members and volunteered in local groups. The show follows her journey across classroom to community care services - as she's there for life's toughest moments. While to make things official, the actress will have to pass her final exam. Natalie said: 'I'm thrilled to be embarking on a new adventure with BBC Daytime. "In a series exploring social care, I will be going back to college and learning for the first time since leaving school at 16. "Caring has always been a huge part of my life, from watching my mum care for my nan, to being a mother to caring for my dad, this series is close to my heart and I can't wait for you to see it.' 6 She said the claims were 'completely made up' Credit: Rex 6 Natalie was an EastEnders fan-favourite Credit: BBC
The Irish Sun
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Natalie Cassidy breaks silence on ‘disgusting' cancer hoax weeks after leaving EastEnders
FORMER EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy has slammed a "disgusting and disgraceful" fake rumour suggesting she is battling breast cancer. The popular soap star took to her Instagram Stories for a fiery rant over the "terrible and made up" allegations. Advertisement 6 EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy has slammed fake rumours of a medical condition Credit: Rex 6 The mum of two took to her Instagram Stories to rage about a 'disgraceful' story suggesting she has breast cancer Credit: Instagram 6 She quit her role on the long-running soap this year Credit: BBC The EastEnders alum, 42, who told of her earlier this year, screen-grabbed the article image and concerning headline, which read: "Natalie Cassidy Breaks Down as She Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis." It then allegedly featured a quote from the TV star which read: "I Didn't Want Anyone to Know..." Images showed her in-character on the show as well as smiling in a cheery headshot. Yet Natalie, who this year Advertisement read eastenders She furiously wrote in her caption: "THIS IS DISGUSTING AND DISGRACEFUL. "So many people are going through this and I have had messages asking if I'm ok. "It is completely made up and a terrible story. "Take this down whoever you are." Advertisement Most read in Soaps Exclusive Exclusive The fake news came after the mum of two opened up on EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy claims huge pop star used to BULLY her at school and reveals awkward confrontation ALL CHANGE The shock story also came just weeks after Yet she still has her own podcast, Life With Nat. The podcast scrap came after we reported how Advertisement BBC Daytime have commissioned a new series - under the working title Natalie Cassidy Learning to Care - for BBC One and iPlayer. EastEnders stars who QUIT MICHELLE Collins has seen her second EastEnders stint boost her bank balance. Yet what stars have quit this year? The Sun exclusively reported how Michelle, 62, was down to £20,000 in her company accounts when she agreed to a Her character, Cindy Beale, was presumed dead off-camera in 1998. Yet what about the 2024 exits? Earlier this summer, loyal soap fans appeared to note how It came after Alan Ford enjoyed just six-months on-screen. Fans also Additionally, a host of stars have One of the most successful stars to come from the BBC One soap is Rob Kazinsky. He played Stacey Slater's brother Sean Slater from 2006 to 2009, he has starred in Hollywood blockbusters Pacific Rim and Ben Hardy, who quit EastEnders as Bobby Beale almost a decade ago, went on to break Hollywood the following year, when he starred as Archangel in X-Men: Apocalypse. Since then, he has played Roger Taylor in Queen biopic Michelle Ryan played Zoe Slater until 2005. She starred as the lead in short-lived American series Bionic Woman from 2007 to 2008. The actress will fulfil her longtime ambition of wanting to train as carer. This means enrolling at one of the UK's top Health & Social Care colleges - alongside the next generation of carers. In recent years, Natalie has cared for family members and volunteered in local groups. Advertisement The show follows her journey across classroom to community care services - as she's there for life's toughest moments. While to make things official, the actress will have to pass her final exam. Natalie said: 'I'm thrilled to be embarking on a new adventure with BBC Daytime. "In a series exploring social care, I will be going back to college and learning for the first time since leaving school at 16. Advertisement "Caring has always been a huge part of my life, from watching my mum care for my nan, to being a mother to caring for my dad, this series is close to my heart and I can't wait for you to see it.' 6 She said the claims were 'completely made up' Credit: Rex 6 Natalie was an EastEnders fan-favourite Credit: BBC 6 Her podcast with Joanna Page was recently scrapped Credit: BBC Advertisement
Scottish Sun
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Natalie Cassidy makes rare comment on relationship with her daughter's dad over ten years after bitter split
HARD TIMES Natalie Cassidy makes rare comment on relationship with her daughter's dad over ten years after bitter split Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EASTENDERS star Natalie Cassidy has made a rare comment about her relationship with her daughter's father. The actress, who played Sonia Fowler on the BBC One soap until her exit in April after a 32-year stint, spoke about her marriage to former fiance Adam Cottrell. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Natalie Cassidy made a rare comment about her relationship with her ex Credit: Getty 4 The actress admitted her relationship with her ex 'wasn't a happy one' Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 4 Natalie is mum to daughter Eliza and Joanie Credit: Alamy Natalie, 42, got engaged to the transport manager from Bristol in 2010, but split a year later. During their relationship, Adam was charged with assaulting her and received 120 hours of community service. Natalie later reconciled with him for a brief time as she tried to make it work for the sake of their child Eliza, who they welcomed back in 2010. Speaking on the latest episode of her podcast Life With Nat, the actress was joined by her aunt Linny, where she admitted her relationship with her ex "wasn't a happy one". Discussing her parenting, mum-of-two Natalie said: "We don't raise them the same, of course we don't..." She told her aunt: 'It's a cementing of your marriage, or your life... it's everything… but I didn't have that experience. "I was in a relationship, it wasn't a happy one. "Eliza was my absolute life, but the experience that came with it wasn't a nice one. "So again everyone has a very different experience." EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy claims huge pop star used to BULLY her at school and reveals awkward confrontation Natalie previously spoke about the reasons she briefly ereconciled with her ex Adam back in 2010. She said: "It was my decision. I'm really glad I gave it another chance. When kids are involved you almost have to. I can always say to Eliza, 'Mummy tried, but it didn't work out.'" Natalie went on to star in her own reality show with Adam. Becoming Mum hit our screens in 2010 and followed the pair prepare for their first child. The pair started dating in 2009 and were in an on/off relationship until 2013. A year later Natalie started a relationship with Marc Humphreys. They got engaged in 2015 and welcomed their first child Joanie Elizabeth into the world in 2016. Just two months ago, Natalie waved goodbye to Walford as she quit the soap after three decades. Before leaving, Sonia left flowers for her ex-husband Martin (James Bye), who died after a metal beam collapsed on him following a fire at the Queen Vic pub during the soap's 40th anniversary live episode. Sonia was then persuaded to jump into the boat on the back of the trailer to depart Albert Square with Bianca. She was then asked by the neighbours if she would be going to Bali. Sonia replied: "Well yeah, that's where we're going to start off, Bex is going to find us some visas and everything, and then we're just going to wing it." Bianca then handed Sonia her trumpet as she exclaimed: "I've got an idea, look, for old times' sake as we drive off, come on, it'll be a laugh. You can put it in the bin when we get to Stansted." The character was known for her poor trumpet playing, which angered her family and neighbours, during her early days on the soap. Sonia played the instrument as they finally left Walford, driven away by her daughter Bex, as the residents of Albert Square waved them off as Julia's Theme played out.
The Sun
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Natalie Cassidy makes rare comment on relationship with her daughter's dad over ten years after bitter split
EASTENDERS star Natalie Cassidy has made a rare comment about her relationship with her daughter's father. The actress, who played Sonia Fowler on the BBC One soap until her exit in April after a 32-year stint, spoke about her marriage to former fiance Adam Cottrell. 4 4 Natalie, 42, got engaged to the transport manager from Bristol in 2010, but split a year later. During their relationship, Adam was charged with assaulting her and received 120 hours of community service. Natalie later reconciled with him for a brief time as she tried to make it work for the sake of their child Eliza, who they welcomed back in 2010. Speaking on the latest episode of her podcast Life With Nat, the actress was joined by her aunt Linny, where she admitted her relationship with her ex "wasn't a happy one". Discussing her parenting, mum-of-two Natalie said: "We don't raise them the same, of course we don't..." She told her aunt: 'It's a cementing of your marriage, or your life... it's everything… but I didn't have that experience. "I was in a relationship, it wasn't a happy one. "Eliza was my absolute life, but the experience that came with it wasn't a nice one. "So again everyone has a very different experience." Natalie previously spoke about the reasons she briefly ereconciled with her ex Adam back in 2010. She said: "It was my decision. I'm really glad I gave it another chance. When kids are involved you almost have to. I can always say to Eliza, 'Mummy tried, but it didn't work out.'" Natalie went on to star in her own reality show with Adam. Becoming Mum hit our screens in 2010 and followed the pair prepare for their first child. The pair started dating in 2009 and were in an on/off relationship until 2013. A year later Natalie started a relationship with Marc Humphreys. They got engaged in 2015 and welcomed their first child Joanie Elizabeth into the world in 2016. Just two months ago, Natalie waved goodbye to Walford as she quit the soap after three decades. Before leaving, Sonia left flowers for her ex-husband Martin (James Bye), who died after a metal beam collapsed on him following a fire at the Queen Vic pub during the soap's 40th anniversary live episode. Sonia was then persuaded to jump into the boat on the back of the trailer to depart Albert Square with Bianca. She was then asked by the neighbours if she would be going to Bali. Sonia replied: "Well yeah, that's where we're going to start off, Bex is going to find us some visas and everything, and then we're just going to wing it." Bianca then handed Sonia her trumpet as she exclaimed: "I've got an idea, look, for old times' sake as we drive off, come on, it'll be a laugh. You can put it in the bin when we get to Stansted." The character was known for her poor trumpet playing, which angered her family and neighbours, during her early days on the soap. Sonia played the instrument as they finally left Walford, driven away by her daughter Bex, as the residents of Albert Square waved them off as Julia's Theme played out. 4
