The internet has been buzzing with interest about Samantha Giles, and particularly about her recent news that has gone viral. With everyone wanting to learn more, we’ve gathered all the relevant details into this piece. You’ll find out more about Samantha Giles herself, and the reason for her departure from Emmerdale. So, sit tight and read on for the full account.
Departure from Emmerdale: The Inside Story
The character of Bernice Blackstock from Emmerdale, played by Samantha Giles, is set to leave the soap opera. Samantha announced her departure ahead of the airing of Bernice’s exit storyline. Bernice will soon be exiting the village, owing to Samantha’s decision to leave the cast and her character behind.
Recently, the storyline saw Bernice and Bob Hope collaborate on running the B&B. The possibility of a love affair between Bernice and Bob was suggested but never realised on the show. Samantha expressed her opinion that Bob and Bernice would have made an excellent couple and she would have loved to see their relationship blossom. However, Bob’s loyalty to Wendy Posner, his girlfriend, remained steadfast.
Samantha admitted to feeling a bit melancholic about leaving the B&B and working with Tony Audenshaw, who plays Bob. She confessed to secretly hoping for Bob and Bernice to become a steady couple. She also admitted finding Bernice’s perpetual singlehood and her struggle to find a life partner somewhat endearing. Samantha announced her exit from the role, expressing how much she will miss working with Tony Audenshaw and Sue Cookson (who plays Wendy), and the countless on-set laughs they shared.
A Snapshot of Samantha Giles
Born in Maidstone, Kent, on the 2nd of July 1971, Samantha Elizabeth Giles is a respected English actress and writer. She has been actively pursuing her career since 1993. Best known for her role as Bernice Blackstock in the popular ITV soap opera Emmerdale, Samantha has also played Valerie Holden in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks and Sally Boothe in the ITV drama series Where the Heart Is.
Samantha is a mother of two and has been married to Sean Pritchard since 2010. She initially left Emmerdale in 2019 to explore other creative ventures but returned to the show in April 2021. Besides acting, Samantha is also a published author. Her first book, “Rosemary and the Witches of Pendle Hill,” was released in August 2020.
