PREGNANT Sonia Fowler is about to make a huge mistake after the latest shock death in EastEnders.
The nurse was looking forward to having a baby with her partner Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman).
Reiss was facing huge financial difficulties to care for his comatose wife Debbie, the extent of which he kept from Sonia.
After trying to scam Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean), he resorted to killing her by smothering her with a pillow earlier this week.
However, things are set to get far more complicated for the pair after the police arrive to tell him that the post-mortem is complete.
They will inform him that he can visit her if he wishes whilst they wait for the results.
Sonia (Natalie Cassidy) wants to support her man and she soon accompanies him to visit his dead wife.
But things get complicated when they happen to bump into Debbie’s parents – Brenda and Hugh – as they leave the premises.
Brenda starts to press her son-in-law in a tense conversation as she looks for answers over the death of her daughter.
A naive Sonia is left absolutely stunned when Reiss introduces her as his landlady after she offers the pair her condolences.
He will conceal the truth of their relationship as they don’t know who she is, whilst Sonia saves face by going along with it.
Back on the Square, Reiss manages to speak to Sonia and explain his actions.
But Brenda will complicate matters when she catches the pair sharing a kiss.
Reiss is forced to come clean about the new woman in his life, before more suspicions are raised over Sharon’s conversation with Teddy (Larry Olubamiwo), which they overhear.
They will be left horrified by what they discover and all of Walford has a field day discussing their situation.
After a confrontation in the Queen Vic, Sonia will be left struggling as Reiss’ mood becomes low.
SOAP viewers are frequently left heartbroken after watching some of their favourite characters bite the dust.
Here is a list of the most devastating deaths that have taken place in soapland over the years.
EASTENDERS
Barry Evans – Evil Janine (Charlie Brooks) lured her trusting fiance to Scotland for a quickie marriage after learning he was dying.
Her plan to inherit Barry’s fortune was thwarted when Barry told her that the doctors had mixed up his medical files.
Furious that she was no longer set for a windfall, she pushed Barry off a cliff after telling him their love was “fake”.
Bradley Branning – Bradley was accused of killing Stacey Slater’s rapist Archie Mitchell (Larry Lamb) after he punched him twice on the night he died.
He was spotted in the Square by a police woman who chased him up a fire escape.
Bradley lost his balance and tragically plunged to his death.
CORONATION STREET
Tina McIntyre – Tina was getting it on with Peter Barlow – despite him being married to Carla Connor.
When she threatened to reveal the truth, Carla’s brother Rob got into a physical altercation with her.
Tina lost her footing and fell off a balcony – then warned Rob she was going to tell the cops he pushed her.
In a panic, Rob brutally clobbered her over the head with a metal pipe.
EMMERDALE
Sarah Sugden – After the family got into financial problems, Sarah’s son Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) decided to make some quick cash from an insurance company by setting fire to the Sugden barn.
He didn’t realise his mum was inside the building, and she got trapped in the blaze.
Nine villagers – The shocking 1993 plane crash episode brought in 18 million viewers for Emmerdale.
Mark Hughes was killed by a falling wall, Archie Brooks was burned by jet fuel, Elizabeth Pollard was killed by debris and newcomer Leonard Kempinski died in a car crash caused by the crash.
Five other non-recurring characters from the village also died.
HOLLYOAKS
Carmel McQueen – The talented singer died in shocking scenes when a train crashed into a her family’s car.
Carmel managed to free her cousin Theresa from the rubble – but got stuck in it herself.
Moments later the train exploded and Carmel died in the arms of her family members, promising to be their guardian angel.
She reminds him that the pair will have a bright future together, and makes a throwaway comment about getting married, which Reiss takes seriously.
Later, Sonia speaks to Martin with concern, as she thinks its too early to tie the knot after Debbie’s death.
