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Glasgow Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
BBC EastEnders star breaks silence after on-screen soap exit
Clair Norris, who played the role of Bernadette (Bernie) Taylor, saw her final scenes air last night (July 1). The actress' exit marks the final nail in the coffin for the Taylor family, who have now all left the show. Breaking her silence on the exit, she said the role, which she first took on in 2017, was the "best" and that it "changed my life". The Longest-Running UK Soaps BBC EastEnders star breaks silence after on-screen soap exit Bernie left on screen alongside her cousin, Felix Baker, after a theft storyline played out. It was revealed Bernie had been stealing from the Panesars, and despite them trying to catch her in the act, she was already planning to leave to avoid facing any consequences. After packing her bags, she and Felix left in a taxi to leave Walford. Following the exit playing out on screen, Norris took to social media to post a heartfelt message and goodbye to EastEnders. She said: "My last ep airs tonight and with that comes a flood of memories. "EastEnders was my first audition, and my first job. Having come from college and having no experience in this industry, Julia, Wayne and Sean all took a chance on me to play Bernadette Taylor and for that, I can't be thankful enough. "Eight years later and honestly, this job has changed my life. "It's true what they all said at the beginning, EastEnders is one big family & I'm so lucky to have met and worked with some amazing people. "I will always have an attachment to Bernie, she represents so many girls out there who wear their hearts of their sleeves and don't quite fit in…no offence to anyone who wears purple coats. "I have adored playing her and she will forever hold a special place in my heart. This has been the best first role ever." Co-stars wish Clair Norris well after leaving A number of EastEnders co-stars have wished the actress well after posting her farewell message on social media. Lorraine Stanley, who played Bernie's mum Karen Taylor in the BBC soap from 2017 to 2024, said: "It was an honour to play your Mum. You're Amazing!!. "Wishing you all the best! Love you lots." Goodbye Clair and Bernie! Always bringing both the tears and the laughter, she's been a brilliant resident of Albert Square - we'll miss you dearly! ❤️ #EastEnders — BBC EastEnders (@bbceastenders) July 1, 2025 Balvinder Sopal, who plays Suki Panesar-Unwin, said: "An absolute honour to have shared the screen with you, Claire. You are phenomenal!!. "Here's to you and all the brilliant things about to come your way." Navin Chowdhry, who is Nish Panesar, said: "You've been brilliant Claire! What an exciting journey ahead!!" Other EastEnders exits confirmed in 2025 Molly is not the only star to leave the show this year. Bobby Brazier is leaving popular BBC soap EastEnders after four years. EastEnders' Top 5 Villains Molly Rainford, known for playing Queen Vic barmaid Anna Knight on the BBC soap, will also be leaving. One of the biggest departures of the year was Natalie Cassidy, who played Sonia Fowler in EastEnders, and left the show after 32 years. Recommended reading: Speaking about her exit, she said: 'It felt very final but also very good. It's a nice place to leave Sonia after so much has happened to her. 'Sonia feels like she's never going to live down what happened with Reiss, so the only thing to do is leave the Square. 'I'm never going to say goodbye to her because, after 32 years, Sonia is ingrained in me. So, while I'm saying goodbye on screen, for now, Sonia is always there, knocking about!'
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
EastEnders star breaks silence on soap exit as they leave BBC show after 8 years
An EastEnders star has broken their silence on their exit from the BBC soap as they say goodbye to Walford after eight years. Clair Norris, who played the role of Bernadette (Bernie) Taylor, saw her final scenes air last night (July 1). The actress' exit marks the final nail in the coffin for the Taylor family, who have now all left the show. Breaking her silence on the exit, she said the role, which she first took on in 2017, was the "best" and that it "changed my life". Bernie left on screen alongside her cousin, Felix Baker, after a theft storyline played out. It was revealed Bernie had been stealing from the Panesars, and despite them trying to catch her in the act, she was already planning to leave to avoid facing any consequences. After packing her bags, she and Felix left in a taxi to leave Walford. Following the exit playing out on screen, Norris took to social media to post a heartfelt message and goodbye to EastEnders. She said: "My last ep airs tonight and with that comes a flood of memories. "EastEnders was my first audition, and my first job. Having come from college and having no experience in this industry, Julia, Wayne and Sean all took a chance on me to play Bernadette Taylor and for that, I can't be thankful enough. "Eight years later and honestly, this job has changed my life. "It's true what they all said at the beginning, EastEnders is one big family & I'm so lucky to have met and worked with some amazing people. "I will always have an attachment to Bernie, she represents so many girls out there who wear their hearts of their sleeves and don't quite fit in…no offence to anyone who wears purple coats. "I have adored playing her and she will forever hold a special place in my heart. This has been the best first role ever." A number of EastEnders co-stars have wished the actress well after posting her farewell message on social media. Lorraine Stanley, who played Bernie's mum Karen Taylor in the BBC soap from 2017 to 2024, said: "It was an honour to play your Mum. You're Amazing!!. "Wishing you all the best! Love you lots." Goodbye Clair and Bernie! Always bringing both the tears and the laughter, she's been a brilliant resident of Albert Square - we'll miss you dearly! ❤️ #EastEnders — BBC EastEnders (@bbceastenders) July 1, 2025 Balvinder Sopal, who plays Suki Panesar-Unwin, said: "An absolute honour to have shared the screen with you, Claire. You are phenomenal!!. "Here's to you and all the brilliant things about to come your way." Navin Chowdhry, who is Nish Panesar, said: "You've been brilliant Claire! What an exciting journey ahead!!" Molly is not the only star to leave the show this year. Bobby Brazier is leaving popular BBC soap EastEnders after four years. Molly Rainford, known for playing Queen Vic barmaid Anna Knight on the BBC soap, will also be leaving. One of the biggest departures of the year was Natalie Cassidy, who played Sonia Fowler in EastEnders, and left the show after 32 years. Recommended reading: EastEnders star set to return after 8 years and fans say it's the 'perfect' time EastEnders icon reveals telltale signs that a character will be axed EastEnders icon rushed to hospital after collapsing twice on the BBC show Speaking about her exit, she said: 'It felt very final but also very good. It's a nice place to leave Sonia after so much has happened to her. 'Sonia feels like she's never going to live down what happened with Reiss, so the only thing to do is leave the Square. 'I'm never going to say goodbye to her because, after 32 years, Sonia is ingrained in me. So, while I'm saying goodbye on screen, for now, Sonia is always there, knocking about!'
The Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
EastEnders star breaks silence after she quits soap – and final scenes air TODAY
EASTENDERS actress Clair Norris has broken her silence on her soap exit. The star has played the role of Bernadette Taylor in the BBC soap opera for eight years but her final scenes are now playing out today. 4 4 It marks the end of an era for the Walford-based soap, as her exit brings an end to the Taylor family, with all characters from the show having left or been axed by show bosses. Actress Clair has now shared a heartfelt message about her time on the show as she bids farewell to Albert Square. Taking to social media, the star penned: "My last ep airs tonight & with that comes a flood of memories… " EastEnders was my first audition, and my first job. "Having come from college & having no experience in this industry, Julia, Wayne & Sean all took a chance on me to play Bernadette Taylor & for that, I can't be thankful enough. "8 years later and honestly this job, has changed my life." Clair continued: "It's true what they all said at the beginning, EastEnders is one big family & I'm so lucky to have met and worked with some amazing people. "I will always have an attachment to Bernie, she represents so many girls out there who wear their heart of their sleeves and don't quite fit in…no offence to anyone who wear purple coats… "I have adored playing her and she will forever hold a special place in my heart. "This has been the best first role ever!!!" EastEnders fans stunned to spot iconic show star in Australian TV ad after she relocated Down Under Bernie departed on-screen alongside her cousin Felix Baker. Viewers discovered last week how Bernie had been stealing from the Panesars after being left over-all control of the business empire by Nish after his death at Christmas. Realising what was going on, Ravi and Vinny set a trap for Bernie to expose her as the thief - giving her another chance to steal from them. But they had no idea Bernie wasn't planning to stick around to face the consequences. 4 4 She packed her bags and convinced Felix to come with her Having fallen for Ravi and Vinny's trap and taken another £25,000 from the Panesar businesses, Bernie and Felix were set to leave. But as they headed to the cab, Suki got in the way and stopped them with other members of The Six watching. 'She stole from me,' said Suki. 'No, you did,' hit back Bernie. 'You all did. You stole from me and my family. Something that I can never get back." Kathy and Linda begged Suki to let Bernie go with the cash, and she stepped aside. Bernie and Felix climbed into the cab and drove off - just as Ravi emerged to watch the shocking development.
The Sun
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
EastEnders exit revealed as star is axed from soap after eight years
EASTENDERS shock exit for Bernie Taylor has been revealed after actress Clair Norris was axed from the soap. The actress - who has played Bernie for eight years in the BBC soap - was told her contract would not be renewed earlier this year after new boss Ben Wadey took over the show. 2 2 Viewers next week will see Bernie exposed as a thief who has been stealing from the Panesar family after late killer Nish gave her control in his will. Vicki Fowler will attempt to blackmail her for some of the skimmed cash - as Bernie's cousin Felix also warns her to be careful. And when Priya and Ravi start to suspect Bernie's abilities to run the Panesar accounts aren't quite there, Suki is adamant she's up to the job. Later, Kathy tells Suki that Bernie has stolen money from the accounts, and Priya tells Ravi who intervenes by requesting an audience with Bernie at No.41. Realising she has nowhere to hide, Bernie tells Ravi, Priya and Suki that Vicki is the one responsible for her crime. However Ravi and Priya aren't convinced and enlist Vinny into finding out the truth. Actress Clair recently teased her exit from Walford - teasing Bad Bernie's return. She said: "My exit is very Bernie, and it's back to bad Bernie. 'It's very dramatic, and must-watch, I've already filmed my exit and it will play out later this summer." Clair also recently told The Sun about her plans after she has closed the EastEnders chapter in her life. She said: "My plan is to work out what I want to do. EastEnders is the only thing I've ever done, so all I know is soap. 'I came from college and went straight into it. I think having a varied career, going into theatre would be great, and also, doing a drama would be great. I'm open to anything. 'I've just been on holiday which was great and the perfect timing. And now I'm back it's about getting cracking with show reels and self tapes."
Metro
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Exit story for EastEnders' Bernie ‘confirmed' as The Six is revisited
The Six may be quietly continuing with their lives after getting away with Keanu Taylor's (Danny Walters) murder in EastEnders, but their crime is set to be revisited as the soap builds towards Bernie Taylor's (Clair Norris) forthcoming exit. Back in September, café worker Bernie found out that Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) killed her brother in the Queen Vic on Christmas Day 2023, with Denise Fox (Diane Parish), Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth), Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal) and Sharon Watts (Letita Dean) all helping her to cover it up. While Bernie has been distressed by the truth, she has so far kept quiet about what she knows, while the rest of Walford still believe deceased villain Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) killed Keanu. After Nish died in January, a shock twist also saw Bernie become a trustee of Nish's businesses until his grandchildren Avani Nandra-Hart (Aaliyah James) and Nugget Gulati (Juhaim Rasul Choudhury) are old enough to take over. It was recently confirmed that actress Clair Norris, who has played Bernie since 2017, will be leaving EastEnders later this year, and upcoming scenes see her exit storyline kick off. Next week begins with fresh fear for The Six, as Linda's son Johnny Carter's (Charlie Suff) relationship with Bernie's cousin Felix Baker (Matthew James Morrison) continues to blossom. Felix is keen for Bernie to give Johnny her seal of approval, unaware that he helped The Six cover up Keanu's murder. Denise fears that if Johnny doesn't win Bernie over, it could bring the past back to haunt them all. As the week goes on, however, it starts to look like Bernie is plotting something. When Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig) is brought in to check the Panesar business accounts, she notices some strange invoices, which, when raised with Bernie, she quickly dismisses. After Vicki tries and fails to broach the subject with Bernie again, her partner Ross Marshall (Alex Walkinshaw) suggests speaking to Ravi Gualti (Aaron Thiara) directly. When she does, Ravi knows nothing about the suspicious invoices, and he and Suki go to confront Bernie about the irregularities. Has Bernie been fiddling the accounts? And what consequences might she face? Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! Earlier this month, Clair teased that her exit as Bernie will be 'very dramatic', telling Metro on the red carpet of the British Soap Awards: 'It's exciting. It's an exciting time. Also very dramatic. You'll have to stay tuned.' More Trending Reflecting on her experience as part of The Six storyline, Clair added: 'I absolutely loved doing that storyline. I loved working with the Six, they're amazing women. I definitely had to up my game when I was working with them. 'The scenes were amazing and it was nice to be given that storyline. Especially when the Taylors had left, it was nice to be given something that was dramatic. I absolutely, still to this day, love those scenes.' View More » EastEnders airs these scenes from Monday 23 June at 7.30pm on BBC One or stream first from 6am on iPlayer. MORE: All 93 EastEnders pictures for next week as end of an era is 'confirmed' MORE: All EastEnders cast returns, exits and new arrivals coming up in 2025 MORE: All EastEnders cast returns, exits and new arrivals coming up in 2025
