EastEnders' Bernie Taylor's exit plot 'sealed' after axe as forgotten storyline uncovered

Earlier today, it was revealed that following eight years on the Square - and now fans think they've worked out how she'll go. Bernie arrived in Walford in 2017 alongside mum Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley) and late brother Keanu Taylor ().

However, she's the last one of her family members left on the Square with her mum Karen leaving in 2023, shortly followed by the murder of her brother Keanu on Day.

According to The Sun, Bernie's exit storyline didn't come as a surprise to star Clair.

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Fans were left gutted by the news, and they've now taken to social media to predict how the star will go - and many believe she'll be given the happy ending she deserves.

Some even think a "forgotten storyline" will resurface. Towards the start of Bernie's journey, she began to play chess with Ted Murray.

Although she was teased by Keegan, she carried on with her hobby and started a chess club at school- even going on to win tournaments. Now, fans think the "forgotten storyline" will be used for the star's exit.

Taking to , one fan wrote: "Maybe she will end up going on a tour around the as a famous chess player? That was a thing everyone forgot about quickly," as another responded: "Yess I agree - that would be the perfect ending!"

Others were also hopeful the character would leave on a positive note. "I hope the dramatic storyline won't end result in another dead child for Karen. In fact, I hope Bernie gets to leave the Square in a good position with her head held high."

Revealing Bernie's exit, a source recently told : "Every time a soap gets a new boss they want to make their own changes – it’s nothing personal. The writing has been on the wall for Bernie for some time so it wasn’t really a surprise to Clair."

"She was the last Taylor standing and it’s time to close the chapter on them and let Clair go on to do other things."

Her exit was later confirmed by an EastEnders spokesperson, who said: "We can confirm that Clair will be leaving EastEnders later this year and we wish her all the best for the future."

EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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