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on the show. I've learned a lot and it's been a fantastic experience. I'm also excited, but it's definitely going to feel weird not going onto the set every morning and seeing the same familiar faces!" The actress was grateful that Texas would get a big exit storyline and revealed that she received messages from fans on
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was a hard decision and felt sad as she would miss her colleagues. She hoped that she would be able to do some theatre work whilst also continuing in television, explaining, "I'm hoping to try everything I can, see what's out there and explore the world!" She added, "I've had an amazing three years
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