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EastEnders fans share heartbreaking reason Sonia's baby is called Julia


EastEnders fans were given a second chance to vote on a major storyline when the 40th anniversary episode came to an end - and it was all to do with Sonia Fowler's baby names

As fans eagerly jumped online at 8.30 to cast their vote on who should be Denise's love interest, they were greeted by an unexpected second poll – what should Sonia Fowler name her baby? During the intense hour-long special, viewers watched Sonia go into labour amidst a fiery ordeal at the Queen Vic, all while Reiss Colwell met a tragic fate before her very eyes. Taking to social media platform X, one fan shared their delight at the mention, saying: "Loved the reference in #Eastenders when Sonia said maybe she'd call her baby Julia, or Toni with an "I" after the shows creators.

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