Former EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy has told her fans that her ‘wish came through’ as she provided a major career update.

It’s been a hectic year for Natalie, who departed the BBC soap she initially joined in 1992 earlier in the year, having played a pivotal role in the show’s 40th anniversary special.

Sonia Fowler endured a difficult few months on Albert Square , having been imprisoned for a murder she didn’t commit and giving birth in the Queen Vic amid falling debris.

Following a reunion with her sister Bianca Jackson, they drove off into the sunset with Sonia’s daughters Bex and Julia, having stolen her estranged dad Terry’s car and tickets to Bali.

Since leaving EastEnders , Natalie has remained as busy as ever, having presented What's The Big Deal for Channel 4 and hoste

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