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EastEnders star exits BBC soap after eight years as iconic character


A spokesperson for EastEnders has confirmed that Clair Norris, who has played Bernie Taylor on the BBC soap since 2017, will be leaving Albert Square later this year

Bernie has faced her fair share of challenges, especially with her mum Karen departing from Albert Square in 2023, followed by the shocking murder of her brother Keanu on Christmas Day. Clair Norris has played the role of Bernadette Taylor in EastEnders since June 2017 (Image: BBC)A source told The Sun: "Every time a soap gets a new boss they want to make their own changes – it's nothing personal. Next week's spoilers have set off alarm bells among fans, with Teddy getting embroiled in the drama and leading to fears his time in Walford could be cut short, especially as actor Roland Manookian is gearing up for a fresh endeavour.

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