EASTENDERS fans were very moved this evening as they spotted a touching tribute to the soap’s creators.
In shock scenes Sonia Fowler, played by Natalie Cassidy, went in to labour in the rubble of the Queen Vic – unable to escape.
Julia Smith and Tony Holland created the show which started 40 years ago[/caption]
Things took a turn for the worse when her former partner Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) popped up – but ended up getting crashed by a falling bath.
Trying to take her mind off things, Lauren and Bianca started asking her about baby names and if she had thought of any.
She replied: “I don’t know, I can’t decide can I? Julia maybe? Or Tony with an i?”
Lauren told her: “They are lovely names,” as Sonia screeched back: “Are they?”
The legendary soap was created by Julia Smith and Tony Holland and began on February 19 1985.
The BBC later revealed that they would be letting the public pick the name – in the second decision for tomorrow’s live episode.
Fans who voted in the first poll – which will decide if Diane Parish’s character, Denise Fox, reunites with her estranged husband Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) or her secret lover Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara), were given a second choice.
A message read: “As a thank you for taking the time to vote, EastEnders would like you to make one more BIG decision… Click the link below for ANOTHER VOTE
“To honour the creators of EastEnders, Julia Smith and Tony Holland, what should Sonia name her baby?”
Both votes will close at 7.10pm and the results will be revealed in the live episode.
Natalie Cassidy is leaving the soap[/caption]
EastEnders’ 40th anniversary cameos so far
With the 40th anniversary of EastEnders coming up, fans are looking forward to some more incredible cameos from iconic faces of Walford’s past. But who have we had so far?
Tracy-Ann Oberman – Oberman returned as Chrissie Watts, a character she last played nearly two decades ago.
Paul Bradley – Bradley returned as Nigel Bates, a character he last played over 25 years ago.
Micheal French – French returned as David Wicks, a character he last played two decades ago.
Patsy Palmer – Palmer returned as Bianca Jackson, a character she last played in 2019.
Ricky Groves – Groves returned as Garry Hobbs, a character who has not been seen since 2009.
Cliff Parisi – Parisi returned as Minty Peterson, a character who was last seen on the square in 2010.
Ross Kemp – Kemp has returned to play Grant Mitchell, a character he first played in 1990. The BBC has described Kemp’s storyline as “explosive”. Kemp said it was an “absolute honour” to return to the show.
Other aspects of the 40th anniversary celebration include: A wedding between fan favorites, A huge explosion at the Queen Vic, and A live interactive episode.
