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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."
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EastEnders star Gurlaine Kaur Garcha announces engagement after Ibiza proposal as she shows off her dazzling diamond ring
EastEnders star Gurlaine Kaur Garcha is engaged after her fiance popped the question during a romantic getaway to Ibiza. The soap star, 31, who played Ash Panesar in the long-running BBC show, shared the news with her fans on Instagram on Wednesday. Gurlaine showed off her huge dazzling diamond ring in the snap, were she was sat happily sipping a cocktail during the trip. Alongside the photo, she wrote: 'v happy & v engaged!!!!!!' Gurlaine keeps her partner's identity private and their relationship has blossomed out of the spotlight, but she did confirm the location of the propsal. Her co-stars all sent their well-wishes, with her on-screen mother Balvinder Sopal, who plays Suki Panesar, writing: 'Oh my days!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS BABY.' Gurlaine arrived in Albert Square in 2019 as the first member of the Panesar family to move to Walford, before her mother Suki and brothers joined later. Her character was a no-nonsense doctor and she soon became involved in several hard-hitting storylines. Ash endured family rifts as well as chaotic scenes a the hospital. She was also in a same-sex relationship with Igra.
The Sun
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
EastEnders star engaged after romantic proposal in Ibiza as she shows off huge diamond ring
AN EASTENDERS star has revealed she has got engaged. Actress Gurlaine Kaur Garcha, 31, shared her happy news as she flashed her huge diamond ring after a romantic proposal in Ibiza. 3 3 3 The soap star - who played Ash Panesar on EastEnders for three years - is thrilled to be getting married. Gurlaine revealed her happy news with a sweet post on Instagram. On there she shared a snap of herself on holiday sipping a cocktail. But one thing that really stood out in the picture, was the huge diamond engagement ring on her left hand. Confirming the news that her partner had popped the question, she simply wrote: "v happy & v engaged!!!!!!" Although she has kept the identity of her partner private, she revealed they had proposed in Ibiza. Gurlaine's EastEnders co-stars rushed to congratulate her. While her EastEnders mum Balvinder Sopal posted: "Oh my days!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS BABY" Gurlaine's onscreen brother Shiv Jalota said: "Ahhhhhhhh CONGRATS XX" EastEnders Ash leaves for good as she lands new job BECOMING AN EASTENDERS STAR Gurlaine joined EastEnders in 2019 and was an immediate hit. Bosses introduced the wider Panesar family around her with brothers Kheerat, Vinny and Jags arriving shortly before their mother Suki. Over the years most of the Pansears have left the Square, with Gurlaine's character Ash departing in 2023. It was announced in January that year that the actress would be leaving the BBC One soap. Soap bosses said: "We can confirm that Gurlaine will be leaving EastEnders, and we wish her all of the best for the future." Gurlaine then shared her own statement, and said she was "excited for what's to come." At the time sources claimed she was heading for Hollywood. An insider told us: "She's hoping to join the long list of former soap stars to crack America.'
