After portraying Bernice Blackstock for twenty-five years, Samantha Giles has finally said her last goodbye to Emmerdale. The 52-year-old actress revealed her decision to steer clear of ITV’s soap for the foreseeable future. She is currently gracing the stage in The Syndicate alongside former co-stars. Also, the star expressed a desire for creative exploration. Keep scrolling to know her next project!

Samantha Giles, who played Bernice Blackstock, has announced her departure from Emmerdale. The actress decided to move on after twenty-five years on the soap. Now, she is all set for her new project, The Syndicate, a play full of heart and humour written by the late Kay Mellor.

The actress will be sharing the spotlight with her old co-star Gaynor Faye and Coronation Street sensation Brooke Vincent. The Syndicate is adapted from the BBC One hit series. It revolves around a bunch of supermarket workers who hit the jackpot just when they’re about to lose their jobs.

Emmerdale former steps into Denise’s shoes. She described the character as ‘frumpy’ and ‘unbothered.’ According to Metro.co.uk, she has super frizzy hair, wears glasses, is a bit overweight, and wears loose-fitting clothes. Samatha stated, “So absolutely nothing like Bernice, the complete opposite!”

The actress expressed that she was super nervous as she believed Kay’s work was legendary and Gaynor was like family to her. “It’s not just about honoring Kay’s legacy,” Emmerdale soap star continued, “but also making it special for the whole family. I know I’d want the same if it were my mom’s work.”