Post by sootycat on Apr 17, 2015 10:52:00 GMT
From DS
Long-serving Emmerdale star Paula Tilbrook has announced her retirement.
The popular actress has already filmed her final scenes as village gossip Betty Eagleton, which will air on the ITV soap in mid-May.
Show bosses haven't revealed the exact details of her exit storyline but are promising a fitting send-off for Betty.
Speaking after filming her final episode, Tilbrook commented: "I have been at Emmerdale for 21 years and I've loved every moment. Today is both the saddest and the happiest day of my life. Happy because I've got everyone here with me, but the sad part is I'm leaving. But there is a great atmosphere and it is nice to go out on a high."
I will miss Betty, but I think it's better for an actor to leave on a high note rather than wither away and just then disappear.
Happy retirement Paula.
Long-serving Emmerdale star Paula Tilbrook has announced her retirement.
The popular actress has already filmed her final scenes as village gossip Betty Eagleton, which will air on the ITV soap in mid-May.
Show bosses haven't revealed the exact details of her exit storyline but are promising a fitting send-off for Betty.
Speaking after filming her final episode, Tilbrook commented: "I have been at Emmerdale for 21 years and I've loved every moment. Today is both the saddest and the happiest day of my life. Happy because I've got everyone here with me, but the sad part is I'm leaving. But there is a great atmosphere and it is nice to go out on a high."
I will miss Betty, but I think it's better for an actor to leave on a high note rather than wither away and just then disappear.
Happy retirement Paula.
