A special type of stupid’ rage EastEnders fans as they slam iconic character as partner spins bigger web of lies
EASTENDERS fans brutally slammed an iconic character after they believe another elaborate lie from their fiancé.
Tonight’s episode of the BBC soap saw a desperate Reiss running out of time to pay back Phil Mitchell his return on his “investment,” which was actually money that Reiss stole from his business.
Reiss decided to sell Debbie’s engagement ring and use the money to pay back Phil, despite using it to propose to Sonia.
He then he spun another lie and elaborate story to tell Sonia how he lost the ring.
Reiss told her: “I don’t know how to tell you this, but I’m really sorry, I don’t have the ring anymore.
“When I was on the way do the jewellers yesterday, I got mugged.”
A shocked Sonia instantly believed his story and asked if he was okay.
Reiss continued to lie saying: “I’m fine. I feel terrible. I mean they were so fast. I’m so sorry Sonia.”
Sonia added: “No, don’t be silly, as long as you’re okay.”
Reiss claimed he reported it to the police, while Sonia suggested buying another ring.
EastEnders viewers were left fuming as another, perhaps an even more ridiculous and elaborate lie, was believed by Sonia.
Taking to X – formerly known as Twitter – one viewer wrote: “Sonia deserves everything that’s coming her way, she’s a special type of stupid #eastenders.”
Another said: “Reiss isn’t even a good liar. I cannot believe Sonia is believing this story #Eastenders.”
A third added: “The way Reiss lies is actually ridiculous #EastEnders.”
A fourth chimed in: “Can Reiss go one hour without telling an over-complicated lie that’s just going to get him more trouble when it’s discovered? #EastEnders.”
Sonia Fowler’s biggest EastEnders storylines
Sonia Fowler has featured in EastEnders since 1993, and after starring in thousands of episodes, has been featured in storylines ranging from teenage pregnancy to a cancer scare. Here are some of her biggest.
- Teen Pregnancy and Birth of Chloe Jackson (1999-2000)
Sonia discovered she was pregnant at the age of 15. Viewers were shocked by the sudden birth, as the teen went into labour without even realising she was pregnant. Martin Fowler turned out to be Chloe’s father. Sonia initially decided to give the girl up for adoption. - Death of her boyfriend (2002)
Sonia’s boyfriend, Jamie Mitchell, was hit by a car driven by her baby’s father. Jamie had just bought an engagement ring for his girlfriend before being struck down by the thoughtless Martin, who was texting while driving. Although the Jamie was rushed to hospital, docs said his liver was irreparably damaged, and he ended up dying with Sonia by his side. - Marriage to Martin Fowler and Family Tensions (2004-2007)
In a shock twist Sonia went on to marry the man responsible for her previous boyfriend’s death. Their relationship was marred by conflicts and infidelity, and they went on to split up after just three years. At one point in their marriage Sonia was taken hostage by Sarah Cairns, who became obsessed with Martin after he flirted with her during a drunken night out. The couple went through struggles again when the adoptive parents of their daughter were killed in a car crash, leaving them responsible for Rebecca. Because of the tension in their relationship Sonia ended up cheating on her husband with one of her co-workers, nurse Naomi Julien. - Custody Battle for Rebecca (2005-2007)
Baby Chloe, who was renamed Rebecca, was kidnapped by her mum early in life before being returned to her adoptive parents. After Neil and Sue Miller died they awarded Martin full custody of the child because of Sonia’s extra-marital affair. The mum was left distraught to be cut out of her daughter’s life. - Gastric Band Surgery and Weight Struggles (2014-2015)
Sonia became insecure about her weight and arranged to have a secret gastric band surgery in Bulgaria. She later collapsed at an exercise class after suffering complications from the operation. - Discovery of Bex’s Suicide Attempt (2019)
Sonia’s daughter Rebecca tried to take her own life in a heartbreaking storyline which left viewers in tears. She found Bex unconscious after taking an overdose, and was devastated. Sonia blamed herself for pushing her daughter to breaking point, as she had tried to force her into going to Oxford despite Bex saying she didn’t feel ready for university.
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday on BBC One and iPlayer.