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EastEnders Bernie Taylor Star Breaks Silence on 'Emotional' Exit After Eight Years

  • EastEnders actress Clair Norris is leaving her role as Bernadette Taylor after eight years, with her final scenes airing on July 1, 2025.
  • Her exit follows a dramatic storyline where Bernie stole money from the Panesar family business after Nish Panesar's January death, which triggered the Taylor family’s departure.
  • Bernie and Felix Baker left Walford together in a black cab as part of the show’s farewell to the Taylor family, leaving a significant mark on the soap’s narrative.
  • Clair shared that EastEnders was both her initial audition and her debut acting job, adding that playing Bernie has been an incredibly meaningful experience that she will always cherish.
  • Her departure signals the end of an era for EastEnders, with Clair calling the show one big family and reflecting on how the role changed her life and connected with many viewers.
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EastEnders star breaks silence on soap exit as they leave BBC show after 8 years

Clair Norris, who played the role of Bernadette (Bernie) Taylor, has seen her final scenes air, in a role she said has "changed my life".

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Belfast Live broke the news in Belfast, United Kingdom on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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