EastEnders’ Clair Norris films dramatic exit after eight years

Clair Norris, who has played Bernie Taylor on EastEnders since 2017, is set to leave the long-running BBC soap later this year following the departure of her on-screen family. She described her exit as both upsetting and a natural conclusion to her character's storyline, which will feature a dramatic return to Bernie's 'bad' side. Norris shared that she has taken several mementoes from the set, including Bernie's iconic coat and the 'Walford Pride' t-shirt. While specifics about her exit are being kept under wraps, she hinted at a must-watch dramatic storyline and was coy about the potential return of her on-screen mother, Karen Taylor. Despite the emotional departure, Norris expressed excitement about her future and openness to new acting opportunities beyond the soap. Her final scenes were filmed in April and are scheduled to air later this year.