EastEnders viewers have accused Sonia Fowler of sexually assaulting ex-husband Martin by kissing him while he was asleep.
In Thursday’s episode of the soap the trumpet enthusiast, played by Natalie Cassidy, brushed back a lock of hair from the forehead of her former flame and planted a kiss on his lips, after telling him: “I loved you.”
Well well well! 'Loved' or 'Love'? ❤️Is Sonia wanting to rekindle a very dead flame? 🔥
🔷#EastEnders is back tomorrow from 8PM.🔷 pic.twitter.com/eh6zAaK0Gb
— BBC EastEnders (@bbceastenders) May 10, 2018
But viewers were alarmed that she had kissed Martin (James Bye), who is now married to wife Stacey Fowler (Lacey Turner) without his consent.
One wrote: “Did Sonia just sexually assault Martin?? I didn’t see any consent for that kiss did you?”
Did Sonia just sexually assault Martin?? I didn't see any consent for that kiss did you? #Eastenders
— James Gunn (@The_Gunn_Man) May 10, 2018
Another said: “If Martin had done that while Sonia was asleep he’d be done for sexual assault.”
If Martin had done that while Sonia was asleep he’d be done for sexual assault #eastenders
— Kelly #chercrew 🐣 (@kellylouiselake) May 10, 2018
One more said: “That’s it Sonia sexually assaulting him while he’s asleep.£
That’s it Sonia sexually assaulting him while he’s asleep #eastenders
— Nick (@norfldn) May 10, 2018
Yet another added: “I don’t think Sonia got consent there,” while another viewer said: “totally offended by Sonia kissing Martin against his will.”
I don't think Sonia got consent there. #eastenders
— Teresa Goode (@GoodCherry73) May 10, 2018
totally offended by Sonia kissing Martin against his will. #eastenders #PutSoniaOnTheRegister
— AnneMarie (@snapplebabble) May 10, 2018
Another viewer chimed in, tweeting: “what is sonia at? think martin needs a restraining order from her.”
what is sonia at 😭😭think martin needs a restraining order from her #EastEnders
— orla // jc (@love_kellieb) May 10, 2018
Another implored soap bosses: “Leave martin and sonia in 2003 where they belong please.”
leave martin and sonia in 2003 where they belong please #Eastenders
— jenny saw IW 2x 👾 (@mcrkrenton) May 10, 2018
EastEnders continues on Friday on BBC One at 8pm.