Natalie Cassidy, who played Sonia Fowler in EastEnders for 32 years, is leaving to host other shows.

Natalie Cassidy, who played Sonia Fowler in EastEnders for 32 years, is leaving the show to pursue a presenting career. She has hinted at her desire to join Channel 4's game show Taskmaster. Cassidy, living in Hertfordshire with her fiancé and two daughters, admits to feeling guilty about balancing family life with her career. She is set to host a new consumer series, "What's The Big Deal?," on April 4, where she will help viewers make informed purchasing decisions.