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Speaking to Reveal, the young actress - who plays Lucy Beale - defended her actions, insisting that it is not abnormal for 17-year-olds to drink underage.
Suffield was told to leave in May after numerous warnings over her "unruly behaviour".
She explained: "It's not like I was going out, punching photographers and being sick in a gutter. I'm only doing what every other girl of 17 does.
"It's not an excuse, but out of all the things Lucy has done, the only one I've done is drink underage. They were really angry. I was apologetic and told them it wouldn't happen again."
Lucy Beale has been recast, and Suffield's final performance is expected to air later this year.
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