Iconic Emmerdale actress Samantha Giles has officially announced her departure from the long-running ITV soap opera.
The beloved star, renowned for her portrayal of the sharp-witted character Bernice Blackstock, shared the news of her exit after an impressive 25-year stint on the show.
While details about her departure remain shrouded in mystery, Samantha confirmed the timeline of her exit during an appearance on This Morning alongside hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary.
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During the conversation, Samantha candidly discussed her passion for witchcraft and, towards the end of the interview, confirmed her imminent departure from the soap.
Although the departure hasn't been formally announced yet, Samantha revealed her plans to pursue a different career path for the time being.
According to The Mirror, she disclosed that viewers can expect to bid farewell to Bernice in mid-November, although she remained tight-lipped about any potential return or the storyline surrounding her exit.
Currently, Bernice's character is lying low on the show, following her involvement in a significant revelation about Nicky's sexuality and his decision to call off his wedding to Bernice's daughter, Gabby.
Aside from her soap opera endeavours, Samantha divulged her personal interests, revealing her love for yoga and regular exercise adding: "I like exercise and I do yoga at home. As a family, we like to go out for walks but my eldest isn't so keen now. We do love to travel, but I imagine this will be the last year my eldest will come on holiday.
She said: "We might plump for somewhere like France, she likes French at school so hopefully she'll be keener as she can practise!"
Samantha's departure marks the end of an era in Emmerdale, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the character's final moments on screen.
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