Bernice Blackstock: Last News

Emmerdale fans were in for a shock when they tuned in to the ITV soap on Tuesday night (June 14) as Nicola King was brutally attacked. The character had gone on a spontaneous trip out with half-sister Bernice Blackstock and Laurel Thomas.

Emmerdale fans think they have figured out one of Nicola King's attackers' identity after she was mugged, beaten and left bloodied in harrowing scenes on Tuesday. During the latest episode, Laurel Thomas, Nicola and Bernice Blackstock headed out to a bar in an attempt to find romantic suitors for Laurel and Bernice.

Emmerdale fans think they have figured out Nicola King's attackers' downfall after she was mugged, beaten and left bloodied in harrowing scenes on Tuesday. During the latest episode, Laurel Thomas, Nicola and Bernice Blackstock headed out to a bar in an attempt to find romantic suitors for Laurel and Bernice.

Emmerdale is set for some upsetting scenes this week as Nicola King is left living in fear after being violently set on by a gang of girls. As of late Nicola hasn’t been on the best of terms with her half-sister Bernice Blackstock thanks to their council rivalry, with Nicola even resorting to ruthless tactics to take out her sister, including scaring off a potential date. Seeing the sisters at war, pal Laurel Thomas suggests getting the sisters together and going for a night out.

EastEnders is set to take a dark turn next week. In a heartbreaking scene, Ben Mitchell will be raped by Albert Square’s newcomer; bar manager Lewis Butler, played by Aidan O'Callaghan. BBC soap EastEnders viewers have seen Ben, played by Max Bowden, struggle recently after he and husband Callum were targeted in a homophobic attack, which has triggered painful memories of when Ben's first love Paul was killed in similar circumstances.The long-running soap has been working closely with various charities and organisations on the new storyline – including SurvivorsUK, Survivors Manchester and the Male Survivors Partnership – to ensure the storyline is portrayed accurately and approached realistically and with sensitivity in mind.

Emmerdale star Samantha Giles has issued an apology over comments she made about Gemma Collins. The actress, who portrays Bernice Blackstock on the ITV soap, spoke about The Only Way Is Essex star during a red carpet appearance at the MEN Pride of Manchester Awards. ‘All these reality stars, I haven’t got a clue who they are!,’ she told the Daily Star.

Gemma Collins has said she's 'very upset' after Emmerdale actress Samantha Giles blasted her in a new interview.

Gemma Collins has hit back at Samantha Giles after she joked she would "punch her" if they ever crossed paths.The former Emmerdale star, who confessed she doesn't watch herself in the soap, did not hold back as she gave her view on the former TOWIE star's route to success. "All these reality stars, I haven't got a clue who they are!" the 50 year old said. "That Gemma Collins, I think I'd punch her if I ever came across her." The soap star added to the Daily Star: "I don't know - how can someone so talentless and revolting have made so much money?" Samantha continued: "I wouldn't mind if she'd give it away and did something good with it, but all she seems to do is put more s*** on her face and do her nails." Gemma was clearly devastated as she took to her Instagram Stories to repost the interview, adding "#BeKind".

Emmerdale star Samantha Giles has admitted that she doesn't watch the ITV soap as she is too busy.The 50 year old, who is best known for taking on the role of Bernice Blackstock in the soap, made the admission at the Pride of Manchester awards on Tuesday evening. Speaking exclusively to OK!, Samantha candidly explained: "It's terrible, I'm in the show, and I don't really ever watch it, which is awful. "You know what it's like, it's that time when you're either putting the kids to bed, or you're getting dinner or whatever, but I know that it's very close to coming to a head," she added.

ITV show. Tricia arrived in the Yorkshire Dales in 1998 and was unrecognisable to her grandad, Alan Turner. The then-manager of the Woolpack eventually welcomed Tricia into his life - and offered her a job at the iconic fictional pub.

Emmerdale star Samantha Giles has given a health update on Twitter after being taken to hospital with a mystery illness. The actress, who plays Bernice Blackstock on the ITV soap, updated fans about her health scare that saw her spend some time in hospital. She did not reveal any details about her illness, but thanked the NHS and "caring staff" for looking after her.

Emmerdale actress updated her 60,000 Twitter followers on her health scare, as she thanked the NHS for looking after her.Samantha, 50, said she was in hospital after needing urgent medical treatment and would be "home soon".She wrote on Twitter: “Huge thank you to all the wonderfully caring staff at @LiverpoolWomens for looking after me today.“#NHS [heart emoji] I’m fine and I’ll be home soon.” (sic)Samantha has played recurring character Bernice Blackstock in Emmerdale since 1998.Plenty of her fans and followers took to Twitter to wish the actress a speedy recovery.Reece Dinsdale, who played the villainous Paul Ashdale on the ITV soap, commented: “Speedy recovery, Samantha!”Rachel Deackes added: “What ever it is/was make sure you rest up and get better soon.”Emma Bispham wrote: “Wishing you a speedy recovery darling Sam. “Thank goodness for the #NHS.Sending lots of love xxxxxx.” (sic)Amanda Ralph wrote: “Hope you're feeling well.

Emmerdale star described how he was “covered in bruises and shame” following the painful incident.  Mark, 53, took to Twitter today to share the alarming update with his 184,600 followers.He wrote: “You know that ‘Mind The Gap’ thing on the tube? Well, I didn’t mind the gap.“I didn’t mind that gap at all and fell flat on my face and now I’m covered in bruises and shame.”Mark has been playing fan favourite character Marlon Dingle on ITV’s Emmerdale since 1996.The actor’s fans and friends flooded the comments section with well wishes and their own personal stories of misadventures on the tube.Actress Samantha Giles, 50, who is known for playing Bernice Blackstock on Emmerdale, commented: “Oh no! Hope you are ok? X”“I’m fine thanks, Sam!” Mark replied quickly.“It was a proper pratfall though. You would’ve howled!! X” Rebecca Burkinshaw shared: “Some gaps are huge too!! Years ago my 10 year old fell down between the train and platform, after a football match.“It really shook her up so we had to return to London on a few more day trips to face her anxiety and try to move on.”Tricia Ann Clark wrote: “OUCH! I remember once when I was hurrying for a train; the ground was wet and my foot slid on the yellow painted warning line and one leg slid into the gap.“So I can truly empathise.

Samantha Giles has revealed she was rushed to hospital with a mystery illness as she thanked NHS staff on Saturday 19 March.The soap actress, 50, revealed her health issues as she shared a tweet to thank the NHS staff at Liverpool Womens Hospital. She wrote: "Huge thank you to all the wonderfully caring staff at @LiverpoolWomens for looking after me today. #NHS" followed by a purple heart emoji.

Emmerdale fans went wild over The Woolpack's new "modern" makeover on Thursday's hour-long episode as new owners Charity Dingle and Ryan Stocks had a disastrous opening. The iconic boozer, which was destroyed in a dramatic explosion at the end of last year, was previously owned by Chas Dingle and Marlon Dingle. However, the duo were forced to give it up when they got into money troubles and it went to auction, where Charity and Ryan were unveiled as the surprise owners.

Emmerdale star Samantha Giles has recently brought out a new book, but she is best known for playing Bernice Blackstock in the long-running ITV soap. However, in spite of how it may seem, Samantha admitted that being an actress isn't all red carpets and sparkly ballgowns.

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Emmerdale's Bernice Blackstock was devastated when her move to Australia led to the end of her romance with Dr Liam Cavanagh.

Emmerdale actress Samantha Giles has revealed she will be wearing a wig in her role as Bernice Blackstock, when she returns to the ITV soap.

There'll be drama aplenty in Emmerdale as Bernice Blackstock struts back into the village - just as her ex-fiance Liam has got engaged to his new love Leyla! “As far as Bernice is concerned, he should be falling at her feet,” says actress Samantha Giles. “She can’t believe he’s getting married to Leyla – how dare he?” Samantha - who found fame as Bernice back in 1998 - is delighted to be back on the show, as Bernice stirs up trouble between the soon-to-be-newlyweds in the Yorkshire Dales.

Coronation Street before moving onto Emmerdale in 1998, portraying her long-term character Bernice Blackstock. But, before getting her big break, the actress said she struggled to make ends meet which resulted in working as a nude life model.Reflecting on her financial struggles, she said she isn’t ashamed of her past.The soap star said: “I was really desperate for money.