Walford is about to be rocked by another dark twist as Reiss Colwell’s deadly secrets unravel, putting Sonia Fowler in grave danger. With Natalie Cassidy confirming her exit from EastEnders, speculation is mounting about how her departure will unfold. As Reiss fights to keep his hidden crimes under wraps, viewers will be left wondering whether Sonia will escape his grasp – or become his next victim.

After spending months in prison for a crime she didn’t commit, Sonia has finally been cleared of all charges related to the murder of Reiss’s unconscious wife, Debbie. Though a confession video from Bianca Jackson secured Sonia’s release, she remains unconvinced of her sister’s guilt. Unbeknownst to her, Bianca has been held captive by Reiss since November after discovering his sinister secret.

Determined to uncover the truth, Sonia gets her hands on Bianca’s confession tape, but her suspicions only deepen. She refuses to let the matter drop, despite Reiss’s desperate attempts to convince her to move on. As tensions rise, Sonia’s resolve strengthens, and she becomes obsessed with exposing the real murderer.

Next week, things take a dramatic turn when Sonia unexpectedly falls ill. After a chance encounter with Mo Harris leaves her shaken, she seeks solace in the laundrette but soon collapses. Rushed to the hospital, her condition becomes a growing concern. Meanwhile, Reiss uses this opportunity to visit his secret hideout, where he has been keeping Bianca captive for months. However, his sinister plans are momentarily derailed when he learns about Sonia’s hospitalization and rushes to her side, pretending to be the concerned fiancé.

As Sonia recovers and returns home, she becomes more determined than ever to expose the truth. While Reiss is distracted, she prepares to delete Bianca’s confession video, believing it holds the key to his downfall. But before she can act, she makes a horrifying discovery – one that confirms her worst fears about Reiss’s deadly past.

When Reiss returns home, Sonia confronts him, demanding answers. A heated and emotional showdown ensues, with Sonia refusing to back down. As she pieces together the truth, the atmosphere turns tense and dangerous. Reiss, realizing that his secrets are on the verge of being exposed, becomes increasingly erratic. When Sonia attempts to leave, a desperate Reiss blocks her path, his sinister intent clear.

Viewers will be left on the edge of their seats as Sonia fights to escape, knowing that she may be Reiss’s next victim. With Natalie Cassidy’s departure looming, speculation is rife about whether Sonia will survive or if Reiss will silence her for good.

As EastEnders gears up for its explosive 40th anniversary, show boss Chris Clenshaw has teased that Sonia will play a major role in the milestone episodes. He promised “a week of truly unmissable drama that will change the lives of Walford’s residents forever.” With stakes higher than ever, fans are bracing for a shocking twist that could see Reiss’s reign of terror come to a devastating climax.

Will Sonia manage to expose the truth and escape Reiss’s clutches, or will Walford lose another beloved icon to his deadly grip? Don’t miss next week’s gripping episodes as EastEnders delivers one of its most intense and suspenseful storylines yet!