Former EastEnders star Clair Norris has sparked speculation that she may have split from her boyfriend of eight years, Lewis Wood, after fans noticed telling changes online. The 28-year-old actress, known for playing Bernadette 'Bernie' Taylor in the BBC soap, has been in a relationship with Wood since April 2018.
Social Media Clues
Fans noticed that Clair and Lewis no longer appear to follow each other on Instagram, and photographs of the pair together have disappeared from their accounts. Neither has publicly confirmed a split, leaving the situation as speculation.
The timing has drawn attention, as Clair recently told her 115,000 Instagram followers she is planning her first solo holiday. She admitted feeling nervous and asked for advice, writing: 'Planning my first ever solo holiday and would absolutely love some advice from anyone who's been on one. I'm a little bit nervous, but I want to push myself outside my comfort zone and have some new experiences; after all, life is for living!!'
Past Milestones
In 2024, the couple celebrated their sixth anniversary with a meal at Gaucho in Canary Wharf. Clair had previously spoken about the significance of April 2, noting it was the anniversary of her grandmother's death, the day she met Lewis, and his birthday.
The relationship has been a big part of Clair's adult life, making the recent social media changes more noticeable.
Career Moves
Clair left EastEnders in July 2025 after eight years playing Bernie, a member of the Taylor family. Since leaving, she has appeared on shows including The Weakest Link and Obesity: Who Cares if I'm Bigger.
Clair has not addressed the speculation about her relationship with Lewis. Fans will have to wait for her to confirm what's really going on.
