Samantha Giles: Last News

Emmerdale is set to welcome a new villain as Robert Beck returns to the soap in a completely different role.

Emmerdale is said to be bidding farewell to one of the village's icons later this year, as one character is set to leave, 25 years on since making her debut on the ITV soap.

She's been a mainstay of Emmerdale for 25 years. But now we'll be saying goodbye to B&B owner and former Woolpack landlady Bernice Blackstock, as actress Samantha Giles 'quits' the ITV soap. Samantha, 52, is set to leave the Yorkshire Dales behind later in the year.This will be the fourth time that the actress has left the show since she made her debut back in 1998.

Emmerdale spoilers follow. Emmerdale's Cain Dingle flies into a rage next week after discovering Amy Wyatt's plans to seek full custody of their young son Kyle. Amy recently confided in her friend and housemate Victoria about her plans to make this major change in Kyle's life, but she'd hoped to keep Cain unaware for as long as possible.

Emmerdale viewers were left distracted in Tuesday’s dramatic episode as Bernice unveiled a new, glitzy hairstyle on the ITV soap. Bernice Blackstock (Samantha Giles) showcased a bold new look as she went to visit her sister Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) after her attack. Nicola has been housebound after the shock and trauma of being the target of an attack by a group of girls.

He posted the message to his 187,800 followers. Mark said: “Sounds like this individual pretending to be me on Facebook is still going strong. “Many thanks to those who’ve reported them. “Just to reiterate, if you are following me on Facebook…you aren’t. Please avoid them.

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.

Samantha Giles has predicted great things for her Emmerdale co-star Paige Sandhu, who recently bowed out as serial killer Meena. Speaking exclusively to OK!, Samatha , 50, hailed Paige, 25, as a “great actress” and a “lovely girl” who will go on to greatness. Paige’s character Meena exited the show when she was sentenced to 75 years in prison for murder, leading to the actress sharing an emotional goodbye message to fans who were gripped by the storyline.

Emmerdale star Samantha Giles has finally lifted the lid on her recent comments surrounding the ongoing Meena Jutla storyline, while appearing at this evening’s Pride of Manchester awards. The actress, who is best known for playing Bernice Blackstock in the soap, recently came under fire from fans after she told the Wonderbirds YouTube show that the storyline needed to end.

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.

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Samantha Giles is best known for playing the character Bernice Blackstock in ITV's Emmerdale.

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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