The following is a list of characters who first appeared or were due to appear in the British
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British free-to-air public broadcast television network operated by the state-owned enterprise, state-owned Channel Four Television Corporation. It began its transmission on 2 November 1982 and was established to provide a four ...
soap opera
A soap opera, or ''soap'' for short, is a typically long-running radio or television serial, frequently characterized by melodrama, ensemble casts, and sentimentality. The term "soap opera" originated from radio dramas originally being sponsored ...
''
Hollyoaks
''Hollyoaks'' is a British soap opera which began airing on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was created by Phil Redmond, who had previously conceived the soap opera ''Brookside (TV series), Brookside''. Since 2005, episodes have been aired on ...
'' during 2011, listed in order of their first appearance. In January 2011, it was announced that
Gareth Philips
Gareth Philips is a television producer.
Career
Radio and television presenter
Philips began his career working on Radio Clatterbridge between 1995 and 1997. He moved on to work at other radio stations including MFM 97.1, before becoming a te ...
would be taking over the role of series producer from
Paul Marquess
Paul Marquess (born 23 June 1964) is a television producer from Belfast, Northern Ireland. His credits include '' Brookside'', ''The Bill'', ''Family Affairs'', ''Hollyoaks'', ''Crime Stories'', '' Suspects'' and '' Hope Street''. He also origi ...
, who had been with the show for one year.
Ruby Button
Ruby Button, played by
Anna Shaffer
Anna Maureen Barth Shaffer (born 15 March 1992) is an English actress. She gained prominence through her roles as Romilda Vane in the ''Harry Potter'' films and Ruby Button in the E4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. As of 2019, she plays Triss Mer ...
, is the younger sister of
Duncan Button
Duncan Button is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Dean Aspen. He debuted on-screen in the episode airing on 2 November 2009. Duncan was originally credited as Duncan Smith until he was credited ...
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Dean Aspen
Dean Aspen is an English actor known for playing Duncan Button in ''Hollyoaks''.
His first screen acting role was in 2008 as Scaly Dave in '' The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury'' and then in November 2009 he began playing the role of Duncan in ' ...
). She made her first on-screen appearance on 3 January 2011. In December 2010, the ''
Liverpool Echo
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'' announced that eighteen-year-old Shaffer would be joining the cast as Ruby. They said the character "will cause mayhem at the expense of her brother". Ruby has been described as "sneaky". Shaffer also announced her character during the Hollyoaks Christmas Music Show in 2010.si In a poll run by ''Inside Soap'' to see which Hollyoaks character out of Ruby,
Leanne Holiday
Leanne Holiday is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' and its Internet spin-off '' Hollyoaks: Freshers'', played by Jessica Forrest. Forrest's casting was announced in July 2010 and she began filming her scen ...
(Jessica Forrest),
Rae Wilson
Rae Wilson is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Alice Barlow. She appeared in the series from 5 October 2009 until 13 September 2011. Actress Helen Russell-Clark – who went on to play Je ...
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Alice Barlow
Alice Barlow (born 9 August 1991) is an English actress and singer, best known for her role as Rae Wilson in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''.
Education
Barlow attended The Fallibroome Academy in Macclesfield.
Career
While a teenager ...
) and
Theresa McQueen
Theresa McQueen is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jorgie Porter. She made her first appearance on 24 November 2008. The character was introduced as an extension of already established McQueen f ...
(
Jorgie Porter
Jorgina Porter (born 25 December 1987) is an English actress and model. She is known for portraying the role of Theresa McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' from 2008 until 2016 and again from 2020.
Early life
Porter was born in Tr ...
) readers most wanted
Silas Blissett
Silas Blissett is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jeff Rawle. Rawle's casting was announced in December 2010 and it was revealed that he would portray a serial killer. Rawle was approached by ...
(
Jeff Rawle
Jeffrey Alan Rawle (born 20 July 1951) is an English actor. He is known for portraying George Dent in the news-gathering sitcom ''Drop the Dead Donkey''. He also portrayed Silas Blissett in ''Hollyoaks'' from December 2010 until 2012. Rawle retu ...
) to kill off next. Ruby came in second place with 21% of the vote.
Esther Bloom
Esther Bloom, played by
Jazmine Franks
Jazmine Franks (born 20 February 1992) is a British actress and powerlifter best known for playing Esther Bloom in ''Hollyoaks'' from 2011 to 2018. She is also notable for her role as teenager Kirsty in the 2006 miniseries ''Johnny and the Bomb ...
, made her first on-screen appearance on 18 January 2011. Esther is the granddaughter of
Frankie Osborne
Frankie Osborne (also Dean) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Helen Pearson. She made her first on-screen appearance on 9 October 2002. Frankie was once the longest-serving female character in ...
(
Helen Pearson
Helen Pearson (born 16 November 1959) is a British actress who has been in three major soap operas, ''EastEnders'' (during 1990 as April McIntosh), ''Emmerdale'' (from 2000 to 2001 as Carol Wareing), and as Frankie Osborne in ''Hollyoaks'' fro ...
). In January 2011, it was announced that Jazmine Franks would be joining the cast of ''Hollyoaks'' in a regular role. In June 2012, it was announced that ''Hollyoaks'' had entered a partnership with the fashion magazine ''
Company
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'' for a storyline involving Esther and George Smith (Steven Roberts). The story arc sees them as new interns at the publications headquarters. The scenes are set in
London
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and the editor, Victoria White cameos in their scenes. Esther and George face hardship in their attempts at independent living and she nearly ends her career by ruining a magazine feature. Paul Millar of
Digital Spy
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also reported that Esther and George's friendship would also be "challenged in the special week" of episodes.
Jack and Francine Osborne
Jack and Francine Osborne, played by Lexi and Reuben, are the twin son and daughter of
Suzanne Ashworth
Suzanne Ashworth (also Dick) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Suzanne Hall. She made her first on-screen appearance on 30 September 2005. Suzanne was introduced by series producer David H ...
(
Suzanne Hall
Suzanne Hall (born 1972), is an Australian born British actress.
Before attending her first secondary school, Worden Sports College in Leyland, she went to Hayward School in Bolton and, at that time lived in Great Lever, but now lives in Smit ...
) and
Darren Osborne
Darren Osborne is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. He was introduced by executive producer Phil Redmond as part of the Osborne family, making his first screen appearance on 18 November 1996, portrayed ...
(
Ashley Taylor Dawson
Philip Ashley Taylor Dawson (born 11 January 1982), known as Ashley Taylor Dawson, is an English actor and singer. He is known for portraying the role of Darren Osborne in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', as well as being a member of the ...
). They were born on-screen on 21 January 2011, which coincided with the show's 3,000th episode celebrations.
In December 2010, it was announced that Suzanne Hall would be reprising her role of Suzanne. It was announced that Suzanne would return pregnant with Darren's twin babies and give birth in the show's 3,000th episode. Speaking of his reaction to the storyline, Dawson commented: "I was shocked in the same way, but it's just typical Darren! It's great. Suzanne's return has come at a time when things are going alright for Darren for the first time in his life – he's settled down a bit, he's realised that he's going to go for it with Nancy ( Jessica Fox) and everything seems to be going well. But in true Darren style, there's been a big spanner in the works. It makes for a very funny time ahead." In March 2011, it was announced that Suzanne would be departing ''Hollyoaks'', along with Jack and Francine.
In January 2011, Suzanne returns from Spain heavily pregnant and tells Darren that she is expecting his twin babies. Suzanne goes into labour inside Look Sharpe and gives birth to a boy and a girl. Suzanne and Darren name the twins Jack and Francine, after Darren's father
Jack Osborne
Jack Osborne is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jimmy McKenna. He first appeared on 18 November 1996 and is the second longest serving character in the serial. He was introduced as part of ...
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Jimmy McKenna
James Stephen McKenna (born 9 October 1942) is a Scottish actor. He is known for his roles as Jack Osborne in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' and Don Brady in ''A Touch of Frost''.
Personal life
McKenna lives in Sheffield, England ...
) and his wife
Frankie Osborne
Frankie Osborne (also Dean) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Helen Pearson. She made her first on-screen appearance on 9 October 2002. Frankie was once the longest-serving female character in ...
(
Helen Pearson
Helen Pearson (born 16 November 1959) is a British actress who has been in three major soap operas, ''EastEnders'' (during 1990 as April McIntosh), ''Emmerdale'' (from 2000 to 2001 as Carol Wareing), and as Frankie Osborne in ''Hollyoaks'' fro ...
Stephanie Waring
Stephanie Louise Waring (born 19 February 1978) is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Cindy Cunningham in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. In addition to her work on ''Hollyoaks'', she has also had roles on ''Coronation ...
) learns of Jack and Francine and offers Suzanne £100,000 to leave with them. Suzanne then refuses the money. She later tells Cindy she will leave in return for £200,000, to which Cindy agrees and Suzanne returns to Spain with Jack and Francine. At Suzanne's son
Rhys Ashworth
Rhys Ashworth is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Andrew Moss. He made his first on-screen appearance in September 2005. Rhys was killed off in the Enjoy The Ride storyline in an episode airin ...
's (
Andrew Moss
Andrew Moss (born 1 June 1985) is an English actor. He is known for portraying the role of Rhys Ashworth in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' from 2005 to 2014. He also appeared in the BBC soap opera ''Doctors'' as Paul Cuthbert. On stage ...
) funeral, when Darren asks how the twins are, Suzanne says they have started talking, and he should come over and see them but Nancy said they have
Oscar
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to think about. In February 2014, Darren went to visit Suzanne and the twins.
Noah Baxter
Noah Baxter, played by Law Thompson, made his first on-screen appearance on 25 January 2011. Noah is a personal trainer and begins working at Look Sharpe spa.
Riley Costello
Riley Costello is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Rob Norbury. Riley was introduced on 20 July 2010 with the Costello family as part of a cast overhaul of the series. In December 2011, the seri ...
(
Rob Norbury
Rob Norbury is a British actorMayoh, Emma.Rob Norbury on his career change from Hollyoaks to hospitality, Lancashire Life, October 31, 2017. most popular for portraying Donnie Briscoe in CBBC drama ''Grange Hill'', Riley Costello in the Channel 4 ...
) introduces Noah to
Doug Carter
Doug Carter is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by PJ Brennan. Brennan initially appeared as Doug in the programme's online spin-off series '' Hollyoaks: Freshers'', before his debut in the main show on 13 Se ...
(
PJ Brennan
Patrick Joseph Brennan (born 11 February 1986 in Brooklyn, New York, United States) is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Doug Carter in the British television soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. He originally played the role ...
) and Lee Hunter ( Alex Carter). Noah advertises for a flatmate which Doug and Lee both decide to apply for. Noah challenges them to run around naked in order to decide who should move into the flat. Lee completes the challenge, but Doug refuses and Noah invites Doug to move in with him because Noah felt that not completing the challenge was the more dignified thing to do. Noah finds employment at
Tony Hutchinson
Tony Hutchinson is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Nick Pickard. His first appearance on-screen occurred on 23 October 1995, the inaugural episode of the programme, and is the longest-serving ...
's (
Nick Pickard
Nicholas Pickard (born 27 May 1975) is an English actor. He is known for his portrayal of Tony Hutchinson in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', a role he has held since its first episode in 1995; he remains the longest-serving cast member.
...
) spa Look Sharpe as a personal trainer. Whilst giving Doug a massage, Noah reveals he is homosexual. He meets Ste Hay (
Kieron Richardson
Kieron Mark Richardson (born 12 January 1986) is an English actor and television presenter. He plays the role of Ste Hay in ''Hollyoaks'', having previously appeared in '' Heartbeat'' as Ricky Smith. He won the British Soap Award for Best Ons ...
) and assumes that he is homosexual, but Ste lies and disagrees with him. Noah finds drugs in Doug's possession and tells him to get rid of them.
Noah becomes good friends with Cindy Longford (
Stephanie Waring
Stephanie Louise Waring (born 19 February 1978) is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Cindy Cunningham in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. In addition to her work on ''Hollyoaks'', she has also had roles on ''Coronation ...
), she set him up with Ste. They begin a relationship but he soon realises Ste has feelings for his ex-boyfriend,
Brendan Brady
Brendan Brady is a Character (arts), fictional character from the Television in the United Kingdom, British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Emmett J. Scanlan. The character was introduced on 5 August 2010 by series producer Paul Mar ...
(
Emmett J. Scanlan
Emmett John Scanlan (born 31 January 1979) is an Irish actor. He is best known for playing Brendan Brady in '' Hollyoaks''.
He appeared in the BBC Two drama ''The Fall'' in 2013 and 2014, Peaky Blinders Series 5 and Series 6, and '' Breakdown' ...
). Noah forgives Ste for sleeping with Brendan. Noah is forced to train Brendan at Cinergy, Brendan manipulates Noah and fakes an attraction. Noah kisses Brendan and Ste walks in on them. They realise Brendan set them up and agree to continue with their relationship. Noah has a job offer in
Newcastle upon Tyne
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. Ste agrees to move away with him and they agree to have farewell drinks with Brendan. Brendan pays
Sean
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(Matt Kennedy) to come onto Noah, they kiss and Ste catches them. Ste ends their relationship and refuses to move away with him. Noah decides to leave alone.
Anthony D. Langford writing for popular
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AfterElton
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'', branded Noah as "funny, likable and appealing." He also praised the dynamic with Noah, Ethan, Doug and Riley, opining it makes him seem like "one of the guys". He also stated Noah is refreshing and a positive image because he is gay and black. They also laid praise to scenes in which Doug reacted positively to Noah's sexuality.
Billy Alexander
William "Billy" Alexander, played by Richard Graham, made his first on-screen appearance on 9 February 2011. Billy's arrival was announced by ''
Inside Soap
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'' in January 2011. Billy was described as a potential love interest for
Carmel Valentine
Carmel Valentine (also McQueen) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Gemma Merna. She debuted on-screen during episodes airing on 13 August 2006 and was introduced by series producer Bryan Kirkw ...
(
Gemma Merna
Gemma Merna (born 6 February 1984) is an English actress and model. She is best known for portraying the role of Carmel McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera, ''Hollyoaks'' from 2006 to 2014.
Career
Merna joined the cast of the Channel 4 soap op ...
), who is "mysterious" and has a secret that affects the
McQueen family
The McQueen family is a fictional family in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. The family first appeared in 2006 and the family have been involved in a number of the show's most high-profile storylines, most notably John Paul McQueen's ( Ja ...
. In Billy's storyline, he is revealed to be the father of Carmel's older half-sisters, Mercedes Fisher (
Jennifer Metcalfe
Jennifer Joanne Metcalfe (born 4 September 1983) is an English actress. She is best known for her roles of Jade Nicholls in Emmerdale and Mercedes McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', which she has appeared in since 2006. Her portr ...
) and
Jacqui McQueen
Jacqui McQueen (also Malota and Ashworth) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Claire Cooper. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 26 September 2006 and was introduced by series ...
(
Claire Cooper
Claire Elizabeth Cooper (born 26 October 1980) is a British actress, best known for portraying Jacqui McQueen in Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', a character she played from 2006 to 2013.
Cooper co-owns clothing rental boutique The Closet ...
). Cooper said that she "loved" working with Graham on the storyline.
A father for Jacqui and Mercedes had been talked about by previous producers. In May 2010,
Paul Marquess
Paul Marquess (born 23 June 1964) is a television producer from Belfast, Northern Ireland. His credits include '' Brookside'', ''The Bill'', ''Family Affairs'', ''Hollyoaks'', ''Crime Stories'', '' Suspects'' and '' Hope Street''. He also origi ...
said that while he had not been discussed, he would not rule it out. He said the storyline could be "too obvious" and said it needed a "really big twist" to make it viable.
Billy is first seen at
Kathleen McQueen
Kathleen McQueen is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Alison Burrows. She first appeared during late-night spin-off ''Hollyoaks Later'' in September 2009 as the sister of Myra McQueen (Nicole Ba ...
's (Alison Burrows) fund-raising event, where Mercedes accuses him of touching her. Carmel apologises for Mercedes' behaviour and agrees to have lunch with Billy. When he visits Carmel, her mother
Myra McQueen
Myra McQueen is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Nicole Barber-Lane. She made her first screen appearance during the episode originally broadcast on 19 June 2006 and was introduced by producer ...
(
Nicole Barber-Lane
Nicole Barber-Lane is a British actress known for playing Myra McQueen in the long-running teen soap ''Hollyoaks''.
Career
Before working in ''Hollyoaks'', Barber-Lane appeared in ''Emmerdale'', ''Bodies'', '' The Cops'', and in a Yorkshire Bu ...
) slaps him and reveals that he is the father of her daughters Mercedes and Jacqui. He tells Mercedes and Jacqui that he needs a kidney transplant and that they are the only likely donors. When Mercedes and Jacqui refuse to be donors, Kathleen tells Billy that he is the father of her daughter
Theresa McQueen
Theresa McQueen is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jorgie Porter. She made her first appearance on 24 November 2008. The character was introduced as an extension of already established McQueen f ...
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Jorgie Porter
Jorgina Porter (born 25 December 1987) is an English actress and model. She is known for portraying the role of Theresa McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' from 2008 until 2016 and again from 2020.
Early life
Porter was born in Tr ...
). Theresa offers to be a donor and Billy thanks her by giving her his mother's charm bracelet.
Ethan Scott
''Hollyoaks'' is a long-running Channel 4 soap opera in the United Kingdom. This is a list of characters who first appeared on the programme during 2010, listed in order of their first appearance.
In January 2010, it was announced that Paul Marq ...
(
Craig Vye
Craig Vye (born 19 July 1983) is an English actor, best known for his role as Ethan Scott in teen soap opera ''Hollyoaks''.
Early life
Craig was born in Hertfordshire, England. Vye trained at RADA, graduating in 2005. He was a member of the B ...
) becomes suspicious of Billy when he sees him drinking alcohol with Kathleen. When Billy goes to the hospital for kidney dialysis, Ethan and Theresa follow him. They discover that he is lying and that it is his daughter Emily Alexander (Elizabeth Henstridge), who needs a kidney transplant. Theresa then discovers a text message on Kathleen's mobile phone, asking for £5,000 from Billy, and realises that she was involved.
Billy later arrives to support Jacqui through the trial of her rape by
Gilly Roach
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Anthony Quinlan
Anthony Quinlan is an English actor, known for his roles as Gilly Roach in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' and Pete Barton in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale''.
Career
Quinlan played Gilly Roach in the English Channel 4 soap opera
A soa ...
). Jacqui takes up Billy's offer of time away at his home in Spain. Upon their return Billy, Emily and Jacqui have formed a family unit. Jacqui agrees to take a test to see if she is a kidney match for Emily. When the test comes back negative, Billy and Emily decide to leave for Spain as Jacqui is of no use to them.
Pete Hamill
Pete Hamill, played by Irish actor Peter Mitchell, is an old friend of
Brendan Brady
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(
Emmett J. Scanlan
Emmett John Scanlan (born 31 January 1979) is an Irish actor. He is best known for playing Brendan Brady in '' Hollyoaks''.
He appeared in the BBC Two drama ''The Fall'' in 2013 and 2014, Peaky Blinders Series 5 and Series 6, and '' Breakdown' ...
). He made his first on-screen appearance on 21 February 2011.
On 10 August 2010, the ''
Derry Journal
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'' reported that former ''
Cast Offs
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The series is made up of six episodes, with each episode concentrating on on ...
'' actor and wheelchair user Peter Mitchell, would be joining the cast of ''Hollyoaks'' after a meeting with ''Hollyoaks'' series producer
Paul Marquess
Paul Marquess (born 23 June 1964) is a television producer from Belfast, Northern Ireland. His credits include '' Brookside'', ''The Bill'', ''Family Affairs'', ''Hollyoaks'', ''Crime Stories'', '' Suspects'' and '' Hope Street''. He also origi ...
. Of his casting, Mitchell commented: "I thought getting a part in ‘''Cast Offs''’ was fantastic and then came a part in ‘''
Doctors
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''’ but this is really big. This is a long term acting job – they don’t come much bigger than this and I’m really excited about it." However, the role he would be playing was not revealed. Mitchell has moved from
Derry
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to
Liverpool
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, where ''Hollyoaks'' is filmed, for the role. He began filming his scenes in November 2010. On 2 December 2010, it was announced that Mitchell would portray Pete, an old friend of established character
Brendan Brady
Brendan Brady is a Character (arts), fictional character from the Television in the United Kingdom, British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Emmett J. Scanlan. The character was introduced on 5 August 2010 by series producer Paul Mar ...
(
Emmett J. Scanlan
Emmett John Scanlan (born 31 January 1979) is an Irish actor. He is best known for playing Brendan Brady in '' Hollyoaks''.
He appeared in the BBC Two drama ''The Fall'' in 2013 and 2014, Peaky Blinders Series 5 and Series 6, and '' Breakdown' ...
). Pete was described as having "a complicated history with the nightclub manager and turns up with a score to settle". Mitchell later told the ''
Liverpool Echo
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'' that landing the role was "beyond his wildest dreams". Mitchell is ''Hollyoaks'' second ongoing wheelchair using actor, following the introduction of
Kelly-Marie Stewart
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as
Hayley Ramsey
Hayley Ramsey is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Kelly-Marie Stewart. She made her first on-screen appearance on 28 January 2009 as the sister of already established character Zak Ramsey (Kent ...
in 2009.
In October 2011, it was announced that Mitchell had finished filming with the serial. However, his final scenes had already aired the previous month.
Pete is first seen in
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when
Cheryl Brady
Cheryl Brady is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Bronagh Waugh. The character first appeared on-screen on 25 November 2008, during the first series of the ''Hollyoaks'' spin-off ''Hollyoaks L ...
(
Bronagh Waugh
Bronagh Waugh (born 6 October 1982) is an actress from Northern Ireland. She played Cheryl Brady in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' from 2009 to 2013. At the 2010 British Soap Awards, Waugh was nominated for awards for Best Newcomer, B ...
),
Lynsey Nolan
Lynsey Nolan is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Karen Hassan. The character originally appeared in the first series of the ''Hollyoaks'' spin-off ''Hollyoaks Later''. In 2010, ''Hollyoaks'' s ...
(
Karen Hassan
Karen Hassan (born 31 July 1981) is a Northern Irish actress, born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. From 2010 until 2013 she played Lynsey Nolan in the main series of ''Hollyoaks''. Her other work includes the series ''Hollyoaks Later'', '' The Fa ...
Jennifer Metcalfe
Jennifer Joanne Metcalfe (born 4 September 1983) is an English actress. She is best known for her roles of Jade Nicholls in Emmerdale and Mercedes McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', which she has appeared in since 2006. Her portr ...
) see him on their visit, he reveals he is moving to Hollyoaks. On Pete's arrival in the village he starts working as the headmaster at Hollyoaks High. He hires
Amy Barnes
Amy Barnes is a fictional character from the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Ashley Slanina-Davies. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 14 November 2005. Amy was created by executive producer David Hanson and Slanina ...
(
Ashley Slanina-Davies
Ashley Slanina-Davies (born 18 December 1989) is an English actress born in Standish, near Wigan, who is notable for playing the role of Amy Barnes in the Channel 4 soap opera, ''Hollyoaks''. The role of Amy was Slanina-Davies' first major tel ...
) as a classroom assistant, he reveals to her that he used to be as bad as Brendan before he was paralysed. He warns Brendan that he is going to get revenge on him. He agrees to keep an eye on Ste Hay (
Kieron Richardson
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) for Amy. He tells
Warren Fox
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Jamie Lomas
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) about Brendan's past. He makes all students aware he is not to be messed with through his no-nonsense schooling. Pete helps tutor pupil
Ruby Button
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(
Anna Shaffer
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) through her reading difficulties. Ruby becomes infatuated with Pete and eventually kisses him during one of her tutorials. Pete develops feelings for Amy, but she doesn't notice his attentions.
Alex
Alex, played by Annie Cooper, is the love rival of Mercedes Fisher (
Jennifer Metcalfe
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) who threatens her engagement to
Riley Costello
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Rob Norbury
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). She will make her first on-screen appearance on 5 April 2011.
In March 2011, it was announced that Annie Cooper would be joining the cast as Alex. Of her casting, Cooper commented: "I am delighted to be joining the glamorous cast of ''Hollyoaks'' as naughty minx Alex. She's really going to test Riley and Mercedes's relationship and it's exciting to see how it all turns out." Of the character, a ''Hollyoaks'' statement added: "Alex only has one thing on her mind, but which wannabe WAG will reign supreme and at what cost?" In a later interview with Channel Five's soap opera reporting website
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, Cooper said "It's a lot of fun and really fast-paced. There are so many hot guys and girls rolling around. The whole cast is hot! I watched ''Hollyoaks'' before I joined, it's a great show." Alex is described as a "wannabe WAG" and a "little bit of a naughty minx". She has also been described as "clever" and having "a good head on her shoulders".
Warren Fox
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Jamie Lomas
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) hires Alex to set a "honey trap" on Riley. She follows him to a night club on a night out and introduces herself. She pursues him and gets him drunk, they kiss. Warren is later annoyed Alex did not take things further and forces her to try again. Whilst at a party, Alex takes advantage of Riley and flirts with him. Warren lures Mercedes to Chez Chez where she finds Alex and Riley kissing in a toilet. Delighted Warren pays Alex off, whilst
Mitzeee
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Rachel Shenton
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) tries to expose their scam.
Dodger Savage
Mark "Dodger" Savage, is played by
Danny Mac
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Early and personal life
Mac was born in Bromley, London, but then grew up in ...
, first appeared on 7 April 2011, Along with Will Savage, before making his final appearance on 20 January 2015.
Will Savage
Will Savage, played by
James Atherton
James Atherton (born James Conway; 16 July 1987) is an English actor, known for his roles as Will Savage on ''Hollyoaks'' and Jamie Bowman on ''Coronation Street''. In 2017, he appeared in the stage production of ''Rita, Sue and Bob Too''. In ...
, is the brother of
Liberty Savage
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Abi Phillips
Abigail Louise Phillips (born 14 January 1994) is an English actress and singer. She is best known for playing Liberty Savage in Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' and for her debut single "Summer Sunshine".
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Phillips got her ...
). He made his first on-screen appearance on 7 April 2011. Along with Dodger Savage.
In March 2011, it was announced that the Savage family would be introduced to ''Hollyoaks''. Newcomer James Atherton was cast in the role of Will Savage, the brother of Liberty and half-brother of
Dodger Savage
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Danny Mac
Danny Mac (born 26 February 1988) is an English actor, best known for playing the role of Dodger Savage in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' from 2011 to 2015.
Early and personal life
Mac was born in Bromley, London, but then grew up in ...
) and the son of
Dirk Savage
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. Of his casting, Atherton commented: "It all happened really quickly and I'd started filming before I had time to think. Everyone's just been so friendly and made it really easy to settle in. Will is awkward, shy and a hopeless romantic that hopefully the viewers will fall in love with." Of the family, a ''Hollyoaks'' spokesperson added: "The new family will take the village by storm and are set to rub all the McQueens up the wrong way. The Savage family get evicted from their home when Dirk can't keep up with the payments. Liberty is furious to come home and find her house all boarded up but big brother Dodger has a new house for them to live in! While the McQueens are away on holiday, Dodger moves his family into the empty house and declares squatters' rights! How will the McQueens react to their new housemates?" In a later interview with ''Reveal'' magazine, Atherton said "I was so excited. It's all happened so fast – I got offered the part on a Thursday, and was filming the following Tuesday. All the cast have been lovely and welcoming." Will is described as "geeky, shy and a hopeless romantic". He has also been described as the "polar opposite" of "ladies' man" Dodger. In April 2013, Kate White of ''
Inside Soap
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'' questioned why Dodger and Will pursued Texas, because White felt Texas lacked personality, "Why on earth are Will and Dodger both so obsessed with Texas? The village fountain has more personality than her - and is only slightly less wet."
Lynsey Nolan
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Karen Hassan
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) is killed in a "
whodunit
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" storyline after Will is angered when she ruins a picture he is taking by stepping into the frame. A promotional image featuring Will confirmed him as a suspect in the mystery. He is later cleared of Lynsey's murder when it is revealed that Dr. Paul Browning (Joseph Thompson) strangled her while
Walker
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Neil Newbon
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) watched on. In 2012, Will develops and finally admits his feelings for
Ash Kane
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Holly Weston
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) to his sister Liberty but found her kissing
Ally Gorman
Ally Gorman (also Edward James) is a fictional character from the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Dan O'Connor. The actor's casting was announced in December 2011. O'Connor originally auditioned for a different role, before being a ...
( Dan O'Connor), who has just cheated on his girlfriend
Amy Barnes
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Ashley Slanina-Davies
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).
Will consoles
Texas Longford
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(Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove) over her relationship issues with his brother, Dodger, and they have sex, but later it was discover by his half-sister
Sienna Blake
Sienna Blake (also Bradley) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Anna Passey. The character made her first appearance on 21 November 2012 and was introduced as the estranged twin sister of est ...
(
Anna Passey
Anna Passey (born 28 August 1984) is an English actress, known for portraying Sienna Blake in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. For her role as Sienna Blake, she won the award for Villain of the Year at the 2014 British Soap Awards.
Car ...
). Texas realises that Will knew about Sienna and has used her. Dodger asks Texas to marry him but she writes him a good-bye letter and leaves. She later returns for Dodger, but Will reveals their affair. She confronts Will who throws himself down some stairs and she believes she pushed him. Will is left paralysed and a guilty Texas becomes his carer. Will guilt trips Texas into starting a relationship with him. He begins to spy on her and make Dodger jealous. He convinces Texas to marry him. Texas discovers Will and
Leanne Holiday
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(Jessica Forrest) kissing and she sleeps with Dodger. Knowing that she plans to leave him, Will pretends to have an aneurysm to make her stay. Dodger tries to convince Texas to leave with him, but she decides to marry Will. Texas discovers the truth about Will's deception and begs Dodger to run away with her. She is later pushed out of a window to her death. Dodger is charged with her murder after video footage emerges showing him looking shocked and distraught after leaving Texas'. It is later revealed via a flashback that Will can, in fact, walk and that he pushed Texas out the window after she told him that she was leaving him and that she always loved Dodger.
Will admits to his mother Anna Blake (
Saskia Wickham
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Early and personal lif ...
) that he killed Texas and she takes the blame because she doesn't want Will to go to prison. Will and Ash start a relationship but when Will discovers Ash is visiting Anna for a work experience placement and hasn't told him, he contemplates killing her. Will visits his mother and tells her that his new girlfriend has been lying to him. Anna is unaware that it is Ash but is concerned that Will's new girlfriend might meet the same fate as Texas. Will lures Ash to a cliff edge and tries to pluck up the courage to push her off but changes his mind when Ash tells him the truth about visiting Anna. Will asks her to change her placement, which she does but not before coming clean to Anna about dating her son. She continues to keep contact with Anna in secret as a friend, behind Will's back. Anna makes Will dump Ash but when Ash threatens to go on the rebound a jealous Will decides he wants her back. Fearing Will will kill Ash, Anna tries to contact him and leaves a message on Ash's phone saying "he killed Texas and I think he's going to kill again". Will drugs Ash and steals her visitor's pass to gain entry to the hospital. There he drowns Anna in a bath of water, after discover that his mother loves her ex-husband and Dodger and Sienna more than Dirk and their kids, but is seen escaping from the murder scene by
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Jeremy Sheffield
Jeremy Sheffield (born 17 March 1966) is an English actor and former ballet dancer. He is most noted for his roles in '' Holby City'', ''Murder in Suburbia'' and ''Hollyoaks'' on television, as well as in the films '' Creep'' and ''The Wedding D ...
). Will makes sure he is home before Ash awakens so that he can use her as an alibi. Patrick recognises Will's trainers and confronts him but nobody believes Patrick's claims that Will can walk and that he killed Anna. Ash thinks that Patrick killed Anna and Texas and Will breaks into Patrick's flat to try and frame him but Patrick catches him red handed. Will then blackmails Patrick into keeping quiet and the police give out a verdict of accidental death because there is no evidence of murder or suicide.
Will becomes very controlling of Ash after there is mild flirting between her and Dodger, prompting Will to become very jealous. After some arguments, the two agree to get married.
Leah Barnes
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(Ela-May Demircan) sees Will hiding Anna's locket in a vent in Ash's house and later tells Ash what she saw, confirming Ash's suspicion that Will can indeed walk. She confronts him about it and he reveals that it was he who killed Texas and Anna. She attempts to escape but Will pins her down and tries to strangle her; however, he stops after she says she loves him. Dodger walks in and sees the situation, and Ash runs to him revealing everything Will has done. Just then, an explosion in the flat below rips through the house, killing Ash. Dodger has a standoff with Will and disowns him, before being crushed by a pile of rubble. He asks Will to help him, as there is more rubble waiting to fall, but Will has no mercy on Dodger and the roof collapses on Dodger, apparently killing him. Will carries Ash from the building, and is seen walking by his dad, though he returns to his wheelchair, lying that it was "survival instinct" that let him walk.
Dodger is pulled from the rubble and is still alive. At the hospital he is still in a coma but the doctors confirm that he will make a full recovery. Will tries to suffocate Dodger with a pillow but is interrupted by Dirk walking into the room. Dodger wakes up but cannot remember what happened during the explosion, after which doctors tell them he suffered a bit of memory loss due to concussion, allowing him to live as Will no longer has to kill him. When
Danny Lomax
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Stephen Billington
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Born in Farnworth, Lancashire, Billingto ...
Kieron Richardson
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) a box of things his wife
Sam Lomax
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(
Lizzie Roper
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Trained at the Guildford School of Acting after gaining a degree in drama from Aberystwyth University. Lizzie fell into Comedy whilst performing with Lenny Beige at The Regency Rooms as Sad ...
) recovered from the flats, Anna's locket is one of the items. After
Doug Carter
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PJ Brennan
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) and Leanne's funerals, Ste gives
Martha Kane
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Carli Norris
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In Ju ...
) the locket and after talking with Ste's daughter Leah, she realizes the locket is Anna's. She voices her concerns to Dodger and
Dennis Savage
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Joe Tracini
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) and the three of them conclude Will must have killed Texas, Anna and maybe Ash, but Will overhears the entire conversation and comes up with a plan. He sends all of Dodger's loved ones a text from Dirk's phone.
Soon Will holds Patrick,
Maxine Minniver
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Nikki Sanderson
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), Dirk, Dennis and Martha hostage at the house he inherited from Anna. He can not get hold of Sienna, not realising she is already there with
Tom Cunningham
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Ellis Hollins
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Ac ...
), who she is kidnapping to keep her fake pregnancy story a secret. When Sienna hears a thud upstairs, she goes to investigate - only to find the hostages. She goes to find a weapon, but the noise she is making alerts Will, who goes to see what is going on. Sienna attempts to free the hostages, but Will returns and overpowers her, taking the gun she had found off her. Martha manages to untie her bonds and stands up, confronting Will. Will decides to let her go after realizing she means nothing to Dodger, however after she disappears from sight, a shot is heard, and Will reveals he shot her after she tried to run away. Unbeknownst to Will, she survived and manages to call the police. When Patrick manages to untie his bonds, he stands up and pretends he is going to kill Dodger so Will's plan will be useless, but after Will hears sirens, he flees through the house with Dodger in pursuit. They have a big confrontation on the roof about how Will killed Texas and Anna. Will falls off, clinging to the edge of the roof. Dodger tries to save him, but Will intentionally drags him off of the roof, and they both plummet to the ground. They both survive, but after Will unintentionally broke Dodger's fall by hitting the ground first, he is terrified to realise that he has lost feeling in both his legs again, for real this time. He is then loaded into an ambulance, before presumably being imprisoned for murder. A month after his arrest & the discover of the truth of Sienna's fake pregnancy, Dodger chosen to support her than their own half-brother.
Will is seen again, a year later, writing a letter to Dirk, from prison, asking Dirk to visit him. Dirk does visit Will in prison, but he says he wants nothing more to do with him. Will then goes to court for his trial of his crimes, but he fakes an illness and runs to the toilets where he causes a fire and escapes by knocking out a police guard and dressing up as a fireman. Will then kidnaps Maxine and Theresa and ties them up on the boat where Dodger lives. Will then calls Dodger and tells him that he can only save Maxine or Theresa but not both. Dodger gets distracted when he sees Sienna tied up by Will and Sienna tells Dodger that Will has the girls on the boat about to kill them both. Will sets the boat on fire, but Dodger saves Theresa and Maxine from the fire. Will also survives, but confronts Dodger at the hospital roof, only to be pushed off by Nico. Dodger takes the blame for Nico and goes on the run, Will is in a coma but is revealed to be awake after Dirk says that he wishes Will was dead. For revenge, Will injects Cindy Cunningham (
Stephanie Waring
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) with
morphine
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, causing her to be hospitalised. Will then angrily says that Dirk was never the father he wished for, but Dirk fails to admit he was a good father. Later that night, an unidentified person enters Will's room, and injects him with
potassium chloride
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through his
IV drip
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. Dirk enters Will's room, to see him go into
cardiac arrest
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, but does not alert the nurses, to which Will dies. Dirk later feels guilty about his death, thinking he caused it. Later in the year, Will's uncle
Dr. Charles S'avage
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(Andrew Greenough) dies by the same killer soon after. In October 2015, Lindsey Roscoe (
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) is revealed as Will and Dr. S'avage's killer.
Dirk Savage
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Liberty
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Abi Phillips
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Phillips got her ...
/Jessamy Stoddart) and
Will Savage
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James Atherton
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) and adoptive father of
Dodger Savage
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Danny Mac
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). He made his first on-screen appearance on 15 April 2011. Dirk made a previously unannounced departure from the show on 25 July 2018 when the character was killed-off after being electrocuted in a swimming pool by Milo Entwistle (Nathan Morris).
In March 2011, it was announced that Liberty's family would be introduced to ''Hollyoaks''. Actor David Kennedy was cast in the role of Dirk Savage, the father of Liberty, Will and Dodger. Of the family, a ''Hollyoaks'' spokesperson added: "The new family will take the village by storm and are set to rub all the McQueens up the wrong way. The Savage family get evicted from their home when Dirk cannot keep up with the payments. Liberty is furious to come home and find her house all boarded up but big brother Dodger has a new house for them to live in! While the McQueens are away on holiday, Dodger moves his family into the empty house and declares squatters' rights! How will the McQueens react to their new housemates?" Dirk is described as sharing "many traits with Dodger". He also "tries to charm show regular
Myra McQueen
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Nicole Barber-Lane
Nicole Barber-Lane is a British actress known for playing Myra McQueen in the long-running teen soap ''Hollyoaks''.
Career
Before working in ''Hollyoaks'', Barber-Lane appeared in ''Emmerdale'', ''Bodies'', '' The Cops'', and in a Yorkshire Bu ...
)".
Dirk arrives with his family and squats in the McQueen household. He charms Myra into letting him move his campervan into their front garden. The pair have a casual fling, much to the annoyance of the rest of the McQueen household. He also asked her to marry him but she says no she is not ready. Dirk later supports Liberty through her exam results, while more bad news for Dirk, as his son Will was in an accident. After the accident he thinks that
Texas Longford
Texas Savage (previously Longford) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 17 May 2010. Texas was introduced by produc ...
(Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove) was the one who caused the accident and left him paralysed, and found out that Anna Blake (
Saskia Wickham
Saskia Wickham (born 14 January 1967) is an English actress best known for playing Alex Wilton in the drama series ''Boon'' and Dr. Erica Matthews in the ITV television drama series ''Peak Practice'' between 1996 and 1998.
Early and personal lif ...
) is still alive. Will began to hate him, after he thinks that he betrayed him for Dodger, but, told him that he loved him and cared for him, despite him killing Anna and Texas. In 2015, Will dies, and he attends the funeral alongside his brother
Dr. Charles S'avage
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Stephanie Waring
Stephanie Louise Waring (born 19 February 1978) is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Cindy Cunningham in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. In addition to her work on ''Hollyoaks'', she has also had roles on ''Coronation ...
). Liberty and his nephew
Dennis Savage
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(
Joe Tracini
Joe Tracini (born Joe James Pasquale; 19 July 1988) is an English actor, presenter and author. He appeared in the role of Dennis Savage in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. His previous TV acting credits have included the BBC Three comedy s ...
) cannot attend the funeral, along with his adoptive son Dodger and his twin sister
Sienna Blake
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(
Anna Passey
Anna Passey (born 28 August 1984) is an English actress, known for portraying Sienna Blake in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. For her role as Sienna Blake, she won the award for Villain of the Year at the 2014 British Soap Awards.
Car ...
) who had refused to attend.
Dirk also has more tragedy when Dr. S'avage dies seven months after the death of his son Will, killed by the Gloved Hand Killer. He was devastated, as he never the chance to forgive him after their argument. His storylines included getting mugged by
Robbie Roscoe
Robbie Roscoe is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Charlie Wernham. He made his first screen appearance on 2 April 2013. Robbie is part of the Roscoe family and the first member to be introduce ...
(
Charlie Wernham
Charlie Wernham (born 3 October 1994) is an English comedian and actor who is known for auditioning on the second series of the ITV talent show ''Britain's Got Talent'' and for his role as Robbie Roscoe in ''Hollyoaks''. He also played Mitch ...
), having a serious relationship with Cindy and being an adoptive Father to
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** Hilton Hotels & Resorts, fla ...
Mac Nightingale
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(
David Easter
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Early life
Easter wa ...
) in secret, causing him to divorce her, and discovers she had a son with Mac. However, he forgives her after he discovers that it was her father
Gordon Cunningham
Gordon Cunningham (commonly referred to as Mr. C) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Bernard Latham. He first appeared in March 1996, and departed on 16 February 2004 when he died of a heart a ...
(Bernard Latham) who arranged the marriage with Mac. Dirk later supports Cindy when his stepson Alfie Nightingale (Richard Linnell) has cancer. Dirk later accepts Cindy's proposal, and decides to get remarried again following her divorce with her husband Mac.
When his nephew
Nick Savage
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(
Ben-Ryan Davies
Ben-Ryan Davies (born 30 December 1988) is an English actor who played Ronan Burley in ''Waterloo Road (TV series), Waterloo Road'', Ryan in ''From There to Here'' and Nick Savage in ''Hollyoaks''.
Career
He appeared in the CBBC show Jinx (TV ...
) raped
Ellie Nightingale
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(
Sophie Porley
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), he did not believe it as he supports Nick the way he support his nephew Dennis when he had lost his wife Leanne four years ago. Dirk and Milo Entwistle (Nathan Morris) began fighting on the night of Cindy's daughter,
Holly Cunningham
Holly Cunningham (also Hutchinson and Roscoe) is a fictional character from the long-running Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', most recently portrayed by Amanda Clapham.
Holly's first on-screen appearance aired on 22 December 1997, which was ...
's (
Amanda Clapham
Amanda Dawn Clapham is a British actress, known for portraying the role of Holly Cunningham on the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''.
Career
Clapham joined the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' in 2013 as Holly Cunningham. Her storylines in ...
) disastrous wedding to Damon Kinsella (Jacob Roberts), when it was revealed Cindy and Damon had sex and that Milo had been blackmailing Cindy about it. Dirk died when Milo pushed him into a swimming pool and electrocuted him.
Rebecca Massey
Rebecca Massey (also Jenny Houston) played by Daisy Turner makes her first on-screen appearance on 10 March 2011. Turner attended a casting audition and eventually secured the role. Turner's casting was publicised on 22 February 2011.
Rebecca arrives in Hollyoaks under the guise of Jenny Houston, supposed sister of deceased club owner Danny Houston. It was later reported that serial killer
Silas Blissett
Silas Blissett is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jeff Rawle. Rawle's casting was announced in December 2010 and it was revealed that he would portray a serial killer. Rawle was approached by ...
(
Jeff Rawle
Jeffrey Alan Rawle (born 20 July 1951) is an English actor. He is known for portraying George Dent in the news-gathering sitcom ''Drop the Dead Donkey''. He also portrayed Silas Blissett in ''Hollyoaks'' from December 2010 until 2012. Rawle retu ...
) lines Jenny up as his next victim. Jenny is short of cash and starts talking to a "rich old man" online, wanting to arrange a meeting, drug him and steal his wallet and cards. Jenny is oblivious to the fact that she is talking to Silas. Rawle branded the scenario as a "tantalising game of cat and mouse". Jenny thinks Silas is a millionaire who she can trick, and Silas thinks she will be a "soft" target for him. Rawle explained that the ''Hollyoaks'' team were keen to keep educating viewers about "stranger danger" on the internet. He stated that "it's an ongoing message we're trying to put out that the internet can be a dangerous place. Silas could be grooming up to 200 girls, waiting for just one to let down their guard." Jenny realises that Silas is not a "harmless pensioner" after she finds a rope, a knife and some gloves in his bag. Rawle opined that Jenny is a "very clever adversary" for Silas. Jenny is chased through the woods and realises that Silas has drugged her. Rawle said that "there was no way that she could get away with drugging Silas". He opined that Jenny would have to be "quite audacious" to outsmart someone who has been a killer for quite some time. Silas then murders Jenny. During Jenny's short story-arc her real name is revealed to be "Rebecca Massey". She is given links to an established character,
Doug Carter
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(
PJ Brennan
Patrick Joseph Brennan (born 11 February 1986 in Brooklyn, New York, United States) is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Doug Carter in the British television soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. He originally played the role ...
), who is revealed to be her ex-boyfriend.
Digital Spy
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have described Jenny as "mysterious", while he '' Daily Star'' described her as a "troublesome blonde" and "nothing more than a scheming money grabber". Digital Spy included Doug finding Jenny again and her subsequent ordeal with Silas in their "Picture of the Day" feature. A writer from the ''
Liverpool Echo
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'' said that "Jenny has made quite an impression since landing in Hollyoaks - she's certainly not one to be messed with."
Jenny arrives and kidnaps
Rhys Ashworth
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(
Andrew Moss
Andrew Moss (born 1 June 1985) is an English actor. He is known for portraying the role of Rhys Ashworth in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' from 2005 to 2014. He also appeared in the BBC soap opera ''Doctors'' as Paul Cuthbert. On stage ...
). She demands money from
Warren Fox
Warren "Foxy" Fox (also known as Mike Jones) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', portrayed by Jamie Lomas. The character and casting were announced on 12 May 2006, and Warren made his first appearance ...
(
Jamie Lomas
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Life and career
Lomas was born in Manchester. Before joining ''Hollyoaks'' in 2006, he had m ...
Darren Day
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Early life
Day's paternal grandfather was a support act to George Formby in the days of music hall. Day undertook drama classe ...
) sister, under the orders of
Brendan Brady
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(
Emmett J. Scanlan
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He appeared in the BBC Two drama ''The Fall'' in 2013 and 2014, Peaky Blinders Series 5 and Series 6, and '' Breakdown' ...
). Doug recognises her and it is revealed they used to be in a relationship, they reconcile. Jenny then tries to scam money from Silas in order for her and Doug to run away together. Although, she is strangled to death by Silas after she tried to drug him during a picnic in the woods, Doug tries to call her but her body lies buried. She is found the following day by
Texas Longford
Texas Savage (previously Longford) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 17 May 2010. Texas was introduced by produc ...
(Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove) who goes to see
Lynsey Nolan
Lynsey Nolan is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Karen Hassan. The character originally appeared in the first series of the ''Hollyoaks'' spin-off ''Hollyoaks Later''. In 2010, ''Hollyoaks'' s ...
(
Karen Hassan
Karen Hassan (born 31 July 1981) is a Northern Irish actress, born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. From 2010 until 2013 she played Lynsey Nolan in the main series of ''Hollyoaks''. Her other work includes the series ''Hollyoaks Later'', '' The Fa ...
) claiming she thinks that the person who killed her sister is responsible. A number of months after her death, Doug tries to kill himself. He has heavenly visions of her, and has to choose whether to go back to life in the village, or go to heaven and stay with Jenny. The two confess their love for one another, but Doug ultimately chose to live because of the positive effect his presence in the village generated on its residents.
Maddie Morrison
Maddie Morrison played by
Scarlett Bowman
Scarlett Bowman (born 10 December 1985) is an English artist and actress best known for her role as Maddie Morrison in the British TV soap opera ''Hollyoaks''.
Early life
Bowman was born in Windsor, Berkshire on 10 December 1985. As a young te ...
, is an old school friend of
Bart McQueen
Bart McQueen is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jonny Clarke. He first appeared onscreen at his stepmother's funeral in August 2010, introduced by producer Paul Marquess as a member of the McQ ...
(
Jonny Clarke
Jonny Clarke, (born 6 June 1992) is an English actor. He is best known for playing the character of Bart McQueen in the channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''.
Career
Jonny Clarke's early roles include two small roles on TV, including the award winn ...
). She made her first on-screen appearance on 21 June 2011, and departed on 15 November 2012. Casting for Bowman was announced on 13 June. Maddie was initially billed as a "beautiful blonde".E4 describes her as wanting to become the sixth form "Queen Bee - and Maddie is determined to get that crown. Ruling with a seductive mixture of beauty, manipulation and wit, Maddie knows the power of gossip and skillfully uses it to get what she wants - not that you'd realise this, as she's so charming that you just want to be her friend (or boyfriend)! One person who is onto her, though, is BFF Tilly, who sees through Maddie's confident facade. Does this gossip girl have a vulnerable side? Reunited with first love Bart during the wild weekend in Abersoch, Maddie immediately found a rival in Sinead, which means that when she joins the new sixth form the sparks are sure to fly as they vie for social supremacy."
Tilly Evans
Tilly Evans played by former '' Waterloo Road'' actress
Lucy Dixon
Lucy Jane Dixon (born 9 August 1989) is an English actress, best known for her roles as Danielle Harker in the BBC One school-based drama series '' Waterloo Road'' and Tilly Evans in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''.
Early life
Dixon i ...
, is an old school friend of
Bart McQueen
Bart McQueen is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jonny Clarke. He first appeared onscreen at his stepmother's funeral in August 2010, introduced by producer Paul Marquess as a member of the McQ ...
(
Jonny Clarke
Jonny Clarke, (born 6 June 1992) is an English actor. He is best known for playing the character of Bart McQueen in the channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''.
Career
Jonny Clarke's early roles include two small roles on TV, including the award winn ...
). She made her first screen appearance on 21 June 2011. Dixon announced her casting through social networking site
Twitter
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on 30 May. On 3 June it was confirmed Dixon would play Tilly. Dixon said she wanted her character to be a positive role model saying "I hope that we're going to be good role models for people of that age. That they can relate to that character and think, 'If she's going through it and she's coping, then so can I'". A writer for E4 described Tilly as being "fiercely independent, only getting involved in the dramas of Hollyoaks 6th Form when it's something she believes in. Though she had holiday romance with Esther in Abersoch, Tilly likes to keep her options open and is unlikely to settle down any time soon - though she does like to dabble once in a while! Quite the clever clogs, always with something witty to say, she is one cool lady. Tilly, will you be our friend?" For her portrayal of Tilly, Dixon received a "Best Actress" nomination at the 2012 ''
TV Choice
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National Television Awards
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Dixon was nominated in the category of "Serial Drama Performance".
Martin "Jono" Johnson
Martin "Jono" Johnson played by
Dylan Llewellyn
Dylan John Llewellyn (born 10 September 1992) is an English actor, known for portraying Martin "Jono" Johnson in ''Hollyoaks'', James Maguire in the Channel 4 sitcom ''Derry Girls'' and Jack in ''Big Boys''.
Early life
Llewellyn was born in ...
, is an old school friend of
Bart McQueen
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(
Jonny Clarke
Jonny Clarke, (born 6 June 1992) is an English actor. He is best known for playing the character of Bart McQueen in the channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''.
Career
Jonny Clarke's early roles include two small roles on TV, including the award winn ...
). He made his first on-screen appearance on 21 June 2011. Casting for Llewellyn was announced on 13 June. Jono made his final appearance on 16 November 2012 when the character was killed off in the Enjoy The Ride storyline.
E4 described him as "hapless" and added that "There is one main interest in Jono's life - girls! After failing to pull in Abersoch, he is now determined to change his luck at Hollyoaks 6th Form, but as he is quite a naive, sensitive little soul his romantic plans always seem to go awry! Bless". Sarah Ellis of ''
Inside Soap
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'' said that Jono behaved like a bad boyfriend and that Ruby should have just ditched him. Laura Morgan of ''
All About Soap
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'' said that Jono needed to tell his mates "where to stick it", "man up a little bit" and be with Ruby.
Jono meets up with Bart in Abersoch with his friends Maddie and Tilly. Jono reveals that he and Maddie will be joining the Hollyoaks Sixth Form College in September. Jono arrives in Hollyoaks alongside Maddie to attend
Ruby Button
Ruby Button is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Anna Shaffer. Shaffer's casting was announced in December 2010 and it was revealed that Ruby would be introduced as the sister of Duncan Button ( ...
's (
Anna Shaffer
Anna Maureen Barth Shaffer (born 15 March 1992) is an English actress. She gained prominence through her roles as Romilda Vane in the ''Harry Potter'' films and Ruby Button in the E4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. As of 2019, she plays Triss Mer ...
) party. He then starts college and makes friends with Neil Cooper (
Tosin Cole
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). Jono and Neil claim to know all about dating females to impress the rest of the students. Jono turns up at Ruby's birthday party because he feels guilty that non-of friends attended. He shares a kiss with Ruby, and they decide to go on a date. Maddie attempts to put Jono off Ruby, by teasing him about her age. She starts belittling her and embarrassing the pair. Jono becomes ashamed of Ruby and tries to keep their relationship a secret. The first time they have sex is cut short as Jono does not last long. This causes awkwardness between the two and they decide to sleep together again to correct it. Ruby begins to want their relationship to become official, but when Maddie orders Jono to reveal who he is dating, he lies about her identity to impress her. When Ruby claims that she is with Jono, he humiliates her in front of his friends who laugh at her. Ruby dumps Jono. They reconcile their relationship when Jono gains the courage to tell her how he feels in front of his friends.
Jono later decides to join the army. Ruby tells Jono she wants him to stay and that she feels like they could still have reunited. Jono realises he will have to leave her behind so proposes to her so she can come to the army with him to live in the married couple's quarters. They tell
Jack
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(
Jimmy McKenna
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Personal life
McKenna lives in Sheffield, England ...
) and
Frankie Osborne
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(
Helen Pearson
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) who tell them Ruby can not marry as they will not allow it. They plan to elope to
Gretna Green
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and get married. On the couple's joint stag and hen night,
Maddie Morrison
Maddison "Maddie" Morrison is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Scarlett Bowman. Maddie is an old friend of Bart McQueen (Jonny Clarke). Bowman's casting was announced in June 2011. Maddie was in ...
(
Scarlett Bowman
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Early life
Bowman was born in Windsor, Berkshire on 10 December 1985. As a young te ...
) is upset after arguing with her ex-boyfriend
Callum Kane
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(
Laurie Duncan
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Early life
Laurie was born in Archway, London. He studied performing arts at the Arts Depot ...
). Jono tells Maddie that she is beautiful and that she can do better than Callum. Maddie attempts to kiss Jono who rejects her out of loyalty to Ruby. However Maddie's bully victim
Esther Bloom
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(
Jazmine Franks
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) witnessed the kiss. Esther tells Frankie and Jack of Jono and Ruby's plans to elope. Bart becomes intoxicated and can not drive so Jono ask Neil to be his best man instead. Maddie steals a van to drive them to Gretna Green. Bart and Esther try to stop the couple marrying so follow them, distracting Maddie while she drives so she does not see
Leah Barnes
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Father Raymond
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(Ela-May Demircan) on the road. Maddie swerves to avoid Leah and drives in to the wedding venue of Ste Hay (
Kieron Richardson
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) and
Doug Carter
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(
PJ Brennan
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Stephanie Waring
Stephanie Louise Waring (born 19 February 1978) is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Cindy Cunningham in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. In addition to her work on ''Hollyoaks'', she has also had roles on ''Coronation ...
) and
Tony Hutchinson
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(
Nick Pickard
Nicholas Pickard (born 27 May 1975) is an English actor. He is known for his portrayal of Tony Hutchinson in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', a role he has held since its first episode in 1995; he remains the longest-serving cast member.
...
).
Jono helps to free some of the minibus passengers, but is unable to save Neil. Maddie is also killed in the accident, leaving Jono feeling guilty, although his heroics earn him the approval of Jack and Frankie. Later, he sits under the stars with Ruby and she is devastated when he does not respond to her. She screams for Jack and Frankie but Jono has already died in her arms. Esther reveals in the next episode whilst talking to Ruby that he sustained a blood clot from the crash and that nothing could have been done to help him.
Father Francis
Father Francis, played by
Richard Winsor
Richard Winsor (born 4 January 1982) is a British actor and dancer. He is best known for his role as Caleb Knight in the long-running BBC television medical drama series's ''Casualty'' from January 2014 until April 2017, when his character wa ...
, made his first appearance in July and is seen in the village Spa where trainee nun
Carmel Valentine
Carmel Valentine (also McQueen) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Gemma Merna. She debuted on-screen during episodes airing on 13 August 2006 and was introduced by series producer Bryan Kirkw ...
(
Gemma Merna
Gemma Merna (born 6 February 1984) is an English actress and model. She is best known for portraying the role of Carmel McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera, ''Hollyoaks'' from 2006 to 2014.
Career
Merna joined the cast of the Channel 4 soap op ...
) works.
Digital Spy
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said Carmel will be "attracted towards her new acquaintance's rugged looks and religious nature", but she realises that Father Francis has been sent to test her faith and decides to stay on the right path. However, as Father Francis settles in, viewers "will be left to wonder whether she will stay strong or succumb to her true feelings." Speaking of his new role, Winsor, who previously appeared in ''
StreetDance 3D
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'', said "I didn't know what to expect but I turned up on my first day to a very warm welcome. The entire cast and crew are so friendly and supportive. Father Francis is in safe hands!"
He introduces himself as a new priest looking for help raising funds for Orphans in Africa. Carmel and Francis become close and nearly kiss on a number of occasions. They do never follow through with it because of their faith. Carmel helps Francis raise money for the African orphanage by a charity dance class and a nude calendar which, Francis, agrees to become a part of. Carmel and Francis talk about leaving their chosen paths in order to be together but Carmel comes to the conclusion that Francis was sent to test her faith and decides not to go with him. Following Carmel's decision, Francis kisses her boss Cindy Longford (
Stephanie Waring
Stephanie Louise Waring (born 19 February 1978) is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Cindy Cunningham in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. In addition to her work on ''Hollyoaks'', she has also had roles on ''Coronation ...
) then tells Carmel he is leaving for Uganda. Carmel gives him the money they earned through fundraising with some extra from Cindy. Francis is later seen in an expensive suit boarding a flight to Las Vegas revealing he's not a priest but a conman.
Francis returns sometime later, intent on stealing more money from Cindy but still harboring feelings for Carmel. It is eventually discovered that Francis has a partner in crime who he contacts over the phone, but he later tells the partner that the deals off. Their identity has yet to be revealed. Francis and Carmel soon declare their love for each other, but after she witnesses a kiss between him and Cindy, she tells him she never wants to speak to him again. The following day, after going to Carmel to beg for forgiveness, Francis reveals to her that he is a conman and that his real name is Nathan Harker. Carmel goes to Cindy and Tony with this information, and Cindy devises a plan to have him arrested as he picks up the money from her. Carmel and Francis decide to run away together. However Cindy calls the police and he arrested and taken away.
Declan Brady
Declan Brady, played by Jay Duffy, first appeared on 2 August 2011. Declan is the son of
Brendan Brendan may refer to:
People
* Saint Brendan the Navigator (c. 484 – c. 577) was an Irish monastic saint.
* Saint Brendan of Birr (died 573), Abbot of Birr in Co. Offaly, contemporaneous with the above
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Emmett J. Scanlan
Emmett John Scanlan (born 31 January 1979) is an Irish actor. He is best known for playing Brendan Brady in '' Hollyoaks''.
He appeared in the BBC Two drama ''The Fall'' in 2013 and 2014, Peaky Blinders Series 5 and Series 6, and '' Breakdown' ...
) and
Eileen Brady
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Born in Chicago, Brady was the eldest of five children born to Charle ...
(Rachel Doherty). Of his son's casting,
Keith Duffy
Keith Peter Thomas Francis Julian John Duffy (born 1 October 1974) is an Irish singer, actor, radio and television presenter and drummer who began his professional music career as part of Irish boy band Boyzone alongside Ronan Keating, Mikey ...
said "They were looking for an Irish guy in ''Hollyoaks''. They rang Duffy up, he went to London, did an audition, did a screen test, they called him back and they gave him the job." Duffy said that he did not expect to secure the role because it was a real audition and he hadn't got much acting experience. He was initially signed to appear in a small number of episodes.
Duffy described Declan as "an ordinary lad form Dublin, a school kid". Declan is visiting his father for a couple of weeks, Duffy said the visit is "all about him getting to know his dad" because "he doesn't know his dad very well at all". Declan is happy to see his father, he has always wanted "to chill out with him" but it is "pretty awkward" because they know so little about each other. The visit is also about whether or not Brendan will inform his son about his sexuality. Duffy also revealed that he was happy to be working with Scanlan and loved "every minute" of his time filming.
After Duffy departed on-screen,
Bronagh Waugh
Bronagh Waugh (born 6 October 1982) is an actress from Northern Ireland. She played Cheryl Brady in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' from 2009 to 2013. At the 2010 British Soap Awards, Waugh was nominated for awards for Best Newcomer, B ...
who plays Declan's aunt,
Cheryl Brady
Cheryl Brady is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Bronagh Waugh. The character first appeared on-screen on 25 November 2008, during the first series of the ''Hollyoaks'' spin-off ''Hollyoaks L ...
said that she was keen for Duffy to reprise his role because he was popular with female viewers. It was later announced that Duffy would be returning to filming for another stint. Keith Duffy said that ''Hollyoaks'' were happy with his son's performance. They tried to convince Keith to let his son leave school and they would fund a private tutor in turn for making him a permanent cast member. However, Keith felt that Duffy was not ready to leave school and work full-time with adults. Keith did grant him permission to film during school holidays and revealed that Duffy was filming in Liverpool for ten days.
Declan arrives with his mother Eileen to stay with his father Brendan. They go on holiday to Blackpool together shortly after arriving. Declan walks in on Brendan beating up Ste. Ste reveals to Declan that he is gay. Brendan tells Declan that he is not a man unless he has a woman and kids. Declan returns to the flat unaware
Silas Blissett
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Jeff Rawle
Jeffrey Alan Rawle (born 20 July 1951) is an English actor. He is known for portraying George Dent in the news-gathering sitcom ''Drop the Dead Donkey''. He also portrayed Silas Blissett in ''Hollyoaks'' from December 2010 until 2012. Rawle retu ...
) is upstairs. He hears a noise so goes to investigate but before Silas can attack him he is frightened so runs from the flat.
Rae Wilson
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Alice Barlow
Alice Barlow (born 9 August 1991) is an English actress and singer, best known for her role as Rae Wilson in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''.
Education
Barlow attended The Fallibroome Academy in Macclesfield.
Career
While a teenager ...
) tells Ste not to let Brendan control him; reminding him the abuse relationship that he had with Brendan, not realising that Declan was standing in the kitchen, listening to them arguing. Brendan admits his sexuality to Declan, and they leave on good terms as he returns to Ireland. On 9 January 2012, Declan returned to the village without his mother's permission. During his five-day stay, he showed signs of anger and was very irritated. He later told his father that he wanted the respect he gets from making people fear him. After a dramatic telling off from his father, he finally reveals the reason why he came back: someone made a homophobic comment about his father, and reacted violently. In the middle of the night, he runs away. The next day, Brendan and Cheryl search everywhere but cannot find him. But, he later is returned by Ste. Brendan tells Declan that he needs to pack his things, because he is sending him back home. Declan later leaves the village that night without saying goodbye to his father.
On 8 August 2012, Declan breaks into Chez Chez for reasons unknown. Brendan later catches him, and brings him back home, where Declan reveals that he owes people money back in Ireland for drugs. Brendan offers to help him, but only if he stops getting involved with the people he owes money to. Declan returns when he is kidnapped by
Walker
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Neil Newbon
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Newbon was born in Solihull, West Midlands, the son ...
) as part of his revenge scheme against Brendan. As Walker's brother overdosed from drugs given to him by Brendan, Walker plans to do the same to Declan. Brendan manages to locate them and rushes to save his son but he is already unconscious when he arrives, leaving Brendan to wait for news as he is rushed to hospital.
Neil Cooper
Neil Cooper, played by
Tosin Cole
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arrives as a new student at the sixth form college. Neil made his first appearance on 5 September 2011. He made his last appearance on 15 November 2012 when he was killed off in the Enjoy The Ride storyline. The character was announced on 25 August 2011 with actor Tosin Cole taking the role. Neil was introduced alongside two other new characters George Smith (Steven Roberts) and
Callum Kane
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Laurie Duncan
Laurie Clifford Duncan (born 2 May 1991) is an English television actor best known for his role as Callum Kane on the British soap opera ''Hollyoaks''.
Early life
Laurie was born in Archway, London. He studied performing arts at the Arts Depot ...
). Completing the set of new students were the three previously seen characters of
Maddie Morrison
Maddison "Maddie" Morrison is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Scarlett Bowman. Maddie is an old friend of Bart McQueen (Jonny Clarke). Bowman's casting was announced in June 2011. Maddie was in ...
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Scarlett Bowman
Scarlett Bowman (born 10 December 1985) is an English artist and actress best known for her role as Maddie Morrison in the British TV soap opera ''Hollyoaks''.
Early life
Bowman was born in Windsor, Berkshire on 10 December 1985. As a young te ...
),
Sienna Blake
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Anna Passey
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Car ...
) and Jono (Dylan Llewellyn). Cole originally auditioned for the part of Jono but failed to secure the role. He was later invited back to audition for Neil and had to "do like five or six auditions".
Cole said Neil "pretends to be someone that he really isn’t, he has no game". Cole told Agent2 Magazine that Neil tends to big himself up when he is with his friend and he turns "it up a little just because
e is
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around the lads". Cole added that Neil is "being a lad" and is trying to enjoy his youth while he is still young. Neil is best friends with Jono and he "wrongly believes" he is popular with females. ''Hollyoaks'' writer Niki Rooney described Neil as "hapless Neil" who is "determined to make it as the stud of the college, but can hardly utter a word in any girl's presence... Is it already time to put him out to pasture?"
On 26 July 2012 it was announced Neil would appear in ''
Hollyoaks Later
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Lethal Bizzle
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. The scenes featuring Neil, Bart and Jono were shot on location in
Amsterdam
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, with series producer
Emma Smithwick
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commenting that these scenes tackle "light and shade in the same strand".
Neil arrives in ''Hollyoaks'' village and joins the sixth form college. He begins working for
Tony Hutchinson
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Nick Pickard
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...
), who offers him driving lessons. Neil prepares to take his driving test and the group rely on him to drive them to a gig once he has passed. Neil fails his driving test but lies that he has passed. While driving the group to the gig Neil crashes
Bart McQueen
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's (
Jonny Clarke
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Career
Jonny Clarke's early roles include two small roles on TV, including the award winn ...
) car, angering him. Neil begins sending
Mitzeee
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Rachel Shenton
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) gifts, leading her to believe she has a stalker. Neil eventually tells her he is her admirer but did not send her the majority of gifts. Neil accompanies Jono and Bart on holiday to
Amsterdam
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and gets to meet
Lethal Bizzle
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.
Lacey Kane
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(Georgia Bourke) invites Neil to watch a film and she tells
Ally Gorman
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( Daniel O'Connor) that Neil is coming on to her and he threatens Neil. Neil joins his friends on a journey in a stolen minibus for Jono and
Ruby Button
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's (
Anna Shaffer
Anna Maureen Barth Shaffer (born 15 March 1992) is an English actress. She gained prominence through her roles as Romilda Vane in the ''Harry Potter'' films and Ruby Button in the E4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. As of 2019, she plays Triss Mer ...
) wedding. The bus crashes and everyone presumes Neil is dead. Maddie is the last to escape from the wreckage and Neil awakes and begs her for help. Maddie leaves Neil to die as the bus explodes. The bus explodes and Maddie blames Esther for the crash but before she can continue the flaming minibus door slams into her killing her.
Of the character's exit, Anthony D. Langford from
AfterElton
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commented "I wasn't surprised to see Neil get killed. The character was ill-defined, little used and had never really amounted to much on the show."
George Smith
George Smith played by Steven Roberts, debuted on-screen on 5 September 2011. The character was introduced as one of six new sixth-form students who arrive to study in ''Hollyoaks''. The character was announced on 25 August 2011 with actor Steven Roberts taking the role. George was introduced alongside two other new characters Neil Cooper (
Tosin Cole
Tosin Cole (born 23 July 1992) is an American-born British actor. He is known for various roles in British television series and films. He began his on-screen career starring in '' The Cut'' and '' EastEnders: E20'', later securing a regular ro ...
) and
Callum Kane
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Laurie Duncan
Laurie Clifford Duncan (born 2 May 1991) is an English television actor best known for his role as Callum Kane on the British soap opera ''Hollyoaks''.
Early life
Laurie was born in Archway, London. He studied performing arts at the Arts Depot ...
). Completing the set of new students were the three previously seen characters of
Maddie Morrison
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Scarlett Bowman
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Early life
Bowman was born in Windsor, Berkshire on 10 December 1985. As a young te ...
),
Tilly Evans
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Lucy Dixon
Lucy Jane Dixon (born 9 August 1989) is an English actress, best known for her roles as Danielle Harker in the BBC One school-based drama series '' Waterloo Road'' and Tilly Evans in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''.
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Dixon i ...
Kelly Saunders, played by Danielle Malone, is first seen taking part in a fit camp. She made her on-screen debut during ''
Hollyoaks Later
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'' during September 2011 and will first appear in the main series on 10 October 2011.
It was confirmed that Malone would first appear in the fourth series of spin-off show ''Hollyoaks Later''.
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describe Kelly as "just the girl you want to meet Fit Camp - fun, feisty, and not above sneaking off for a cheeky bar of chocolate." They also said that they liked the character. After Malone's final scenes aired, ''Hollyoaks'' producer Emma Smithwick said there were no plans for her to return. However, Smithwick said that Malone worked well on-screen bringing a "really sparkly" and "great" energy, and would bring Kelly back if "story is right".
Kelly first appears when she meets
Duncan Button
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Dean Aspen
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His first screen acting role was in 2008 as Scaly Dave in '' The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury'' and then in November 2009 he began playing the role of Duncan in ' ...
) and
Ricky Campbell
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Ashley Margolis
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) at a fit camp. She makes friends with them, but Ricky takes a dislike to Kelly. While they are meant to be losing weight, Kelly and Ricky hide away and eat unhealthy food where they bond. Kelly later arrives in the village with Laurence Saywood and Louis Souyaye to spend time with Duncan. Kelly carries on visiting Duncan, however, he feels that she fancies Laurence and not him. Kelly and Duncan tell each other how they feel and start a relationship. They later sleep together for the first time and grow closer. Kelly gives Duncan a naked picture of herself which Ricky keeps asking to see and after refusing for several time Duncan shows him the picture just as Kelly walks in. After Ricky persuades Kelly to meet Duncan they meet up the next day where Kelly says Duncan needs to get more life experience and needs to grow up but also said he has a good friend in Ricky they then split up for good and Kelly leaves.
Callum Kane
Callum Kane, played by
Laurie Duncan
Laurie Clifford Duncan (born 2 May 1991) is an English television actor best known for his role as Callum Kane on the British soap opera ''Hollyoaks''.
Early life
Laurie was born in Archway, London. He studied performing arts at the Arts Depot ...
, made his first screen appearance on 6 September 2011. The character was introduced along with five new sixth form characters. Describing his character, Duncan said "I think, most of the time, Callum is the kind of character who just doesn't really want to be bothered by anything or anyone. He wants to do his own thing, get on with his own life, and he's very introverted." Shortly after Callum's arrival,
Scarlett Bowman
Scarlett Bowman (born 10 December 1985) is an English artist and actress best known for her role as Maddie Morrison in the British TV soap opera ''Hollyoaks''.
Early life
Bowman was born in Windsor, Berkshire on 10 December 1985. As a young te ...
, who played
Maddie Morrison
Maddison "Maddie" Morrison is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Scarlett Bowman. Maddie is an old friend of Bart McQueen (Jonny Clarke). Bowman's casting was announced in June 2011. Maddie was in ...
, revealed that Maddie and Callum would begin a relationship. Callum was the first member of the Kane family to arrive on-screen. His older sister,
Ash
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Holly Weston
Holly Weston is an English actress. She is known for her role as Ash Kane in the British television soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. Weston also played the lead roles in feature films '' Filth and Wisdom'' and ''Splintered''.
Early life
Weston was bo ...
), was introduced a couple of weeks later, while his alcoholic mother,
Martha
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Carli Norris
Carli Jo Norris (born 23 June 1974) is an English actress, known for her roles as Anoushka Flynn in ''Doctors (2000 TV series), Doctors'', Martha Kane in ''Hollyoaks'' and taking over the role of Belinda Peacock in ''EastEnders''.
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In Ju ...
), and younger sister,
Lacey
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* Bob Lacey ( ...
(Georgia Bourke) arrived the following year.
Ash Kane
Ash Kane, played by
Holly Weston
Holly Weston is an English actress. She is known for her role as Ash Kane in the British television soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. Weston also played the lead roles in feature films '' Filth and Wisdom'' and ''Splintered''.
Early life
Weston was bo ...
, debuted on-screen on 26 September 2011. The character was introduced as one of five new students who arrive to study at Hollyoaks Community College. Ash was the last new student to be cast into the series. Weston said the audition and screen test was very "last minute". After her final screen test, Weston went on holiday and was informed that she had secured the role and was required to return to Liverpool to begin filming. Weston said she and the other new cast members were initially signed to a six-month contract, which was a "trial period". Entertainment website
Digital Spy
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first announced the character of Ash on 5 September 2011. The ''Hollyoaks'' press office said that the collective are "possibly the coolest set of students ever to land in the Chester village." They "shake things up" and embark on a journey through "life's hardest lessons". Their first week on the programme has been touted the "most fun and cringe-worthy Freshers' weeks of all time".
Barney Harper-McBride
Barney Harper-McBride, played by Tom Scurr, debuted on-screen on 26 September 2011. The character was introduced as one of five new students who arrive to study at Hollyoaks Community College. Barney was the fourth new student to be cast into the serial. Scurr said the audition process was "very quick" and "good fun". He then had a screen test in London, in front of a casting director named Rick. Four days later, Scurr received a call confirming that he had secured the role, he then travelled to Liverpool to begin filming. Scurr told the National Union of Students, that he could relate to real life freshers because he "was thrown in at the deep end" at Hollyoaks and just had to make friends and get on with the experience. Entertainment website
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first announced the character of Barney on 5 September 2011. The ''Hollyoaks'' press office said that the students are "possibly the coolest set" to ever feature in the serial because they "shake things up" and face "life's hardest lessons". Their fresher's week branded the "most fun and cringe-worthy" one ever.
Barney was initially described as an "aristocrat - who is well out of his comfort zone at Hollyoaks Community College".
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have described him as finding himself "slumming it" in ''Hollyoaks'' after swapping it for his usual life of luxury. They added he would "find student life a real eye-opener" and struggle to do his own washing. Barney's "expensive tastes and chivalrous ways" are said to help him when it comes to socialising with serial's female characters.
While Scurr said that Barney is the serial's "token posh boy" who enjoys teaching others about expensive wine. He also said that Barney is from a "completely different walk of life" compared to the other students. He had been enjoying "the finer things in life" but did not get the grades needed to get into "
Oxbridge
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". Scurr sees his presence at HCC as a chance to teach Barney that life is not all "black tie and crumpets". He is a "rabbit in the headlights" when he first arrives but he "quickly bonds" with his fellow students and they decide to look after him. They often joke about Barney's "naivety" but they are open about it with him. Scurr said their relationship with Barney is "odd" but at the same time it is "very nice". Scurr said that he loved playing Barney because of his simplistic discoveries such as learning to use a tin opener. Over Barney is a "sweet guy" and Scurr hoped that viewers would warm to Barney's persona.
On 16 May 2013, it was revealed that Barney had departed the serial in scenes which were broadcast on 15 May 2013.
Barney arrives during Freshers Week at the HCC, where
Leanne Holiday
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(Jessica Forrest) takes him to his student accommodation. There he meets his roommates
Annalise Appleton
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(
Tamaryn Payne
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Early life
Payne was raised in Bournemouth, attending the grammar school Bournemouth School for Girls. She then ...
),
Will Savage
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(
James Atherton
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David Atkins
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Career
Stage and television
Atkins began his performance career aged 12 with a role in the musical ''Mame''. As an adult p ...
) and
Scott Sabeka
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(Calvin Denba). Barney teaches the other students about his posh wine, he goes out on a night out with the other students and gets drunk. The next morning he wakes up in bed with Jade (Caroline Read) and the rest of the boys are shocked that Barney is the one that managed to pull a female. He later attempts to learn how to use a washing machine and adjusts to life living as a student.
Barney takes his friends to spend New Year at his home. His parents are away on a skiing strip. When Barney overhears his friends criticising his lifestyle which causes an argument between them. Barney decides to losen up and party with his friends, then his parent unexpectedly return him. His father
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Edward Peel
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) tells him that he would like him to leave HCC and attend a high class university. Barney is reluctant, but his mother Judith (
Caroline Langrishe
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Born in London, Langrishe is the elder daughter of Patrick Nicholas Langrishe (1932–2022), of The Manor House, Sellindge, Kent, a Lieutenant in the 11th Hussars, late ...
) threatens to stop his allowance. When Judith scrutinises Ash for her dress sense and bemoans his choice of friends, Barney lashes out at his parents and defends his circle of friends. Barney decides to defy their wishes and return to HCC and they refuse to give him money and take away his inheritance. Barney begins to struggle without money. He accidentally leaves money in College Coffee and is mugged by
Phoebe Jackson
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Mandip Gill
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). With no money left, he takes a job cleaning the Student Halls. Barney goes to visit Scott where he is hiding from an old friend and eventually convinces him to make up with him. In Summer 2012 Barney, along with his flatmates, leave halls and become homeless. Barney and Rob move into
Tony Hutchinson
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Nick Pickard
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...
Stephanie Waring
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) flat.
Nana McQueen
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(
Diane Langton
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Career
Langton has appeared in numerous television series. In the 1980s, she appear ...
) asks Barney to begin dating her granddaughter,
Carmel Valentine
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Gemma Merna
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Merna joined the cast of the Channel 4 soap op ...
), in exchange for money. He finishes his second year at university and returns to Scotland.
Scott Sabeka
Scott Sabeka, played by Calvin Demba, debuted on-screen on 26 September 2011. The character was introduced as one of five new students who arrive to study at Hollyoaks Community College. On 16 July 2012, Paul Miller from
Digital Spy
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reported that Demba had announced his exit from ''Hollyoaks''. Demba and a spokesperson from Channel 4 confirmed that he had filmed his final scenes on 13 July.
Demba told a reporter from Impact Magazine that Scott is "your average guy" who is not very wild and likes a pint of beer. Scott is "chilled out" and concentrates on his studies. Demba added that he does not conform to the student life and "he does what's necessary to get by". Demba hoped that his
cockney
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accent and his "lovely smile" would brighten Scott up. He thought the way Scott was written gave the impression that Scott was dull. Demba said that this was why he was attempting to implement some of his own characteristics and Scott feed off the energy fellow student Rob Edwards (
David Atkins
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Career
Stage and television
Atkins began his performance career aged 12 with a role in the musical ''Mame''. As an adult p ...
) provides. Demba opined that Scott is not a big character in the series, but he "keeps everything functioning" in his circle of friends. Scott is "a bit of a sweetheart" and "likeable" because he is always ready to be extra helpful to his friends. However, Scott's attentions soon turn to
Annalise Appleton
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(
Tamaryn Payne
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Early life
Payne was raised in Bournemouth, attending the grammar school Bournemouth School for Girls. She then ...
) and he "goes the extra mile" to sort out Annalise and Rob's relationship. Demba said that it was obvious that Scott was attracted to Annalise.
The serial later started to explore Scott's background and it is revealed that he has a problematic past. As Scott went home for the Easter holidays, his friend Barney Harper-McBride (Tom Scurr) decides to visit him. Demba told Alison Slade of ''
TVTimes
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'' that Scott's grandmother gets off to a bad start with Barney, "she thinks he's going to nick her stash of cash, so she puts on a boxing glove and chins him". Scott refuses to leave the house and his grandmother keeps on mentioning his friend named Mitchell. Demba said that because Scott is from the East End of London, "you can't be an angel among demons all the time". Scott fell victim to peer pressure and "did a few naughty things" such as stealing. He did a job that went wrong and Mitchell took the blame. Demba added that his character "ran off to uni" to lead a different life. Slade said of the character: "He's earned himself a reputation as the Mr Nice Guy of the halls, who, if he were any more laid back, would be horizontal." Entertainment website
Digital Spy
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ran a poll to find out which student was the most popular with viewers. Scott came third with 14.1% of the vote.
Scott arrives at HCC and greets his hall share students
Will Savage
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James Atherton
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), Barney, Annalise and Rob. Scott starts helping Rob to plan his anniversary with Annalise. He makes some invitations for the party, which Rob pretends he made to impress Annalise. She realises that Scott has been helping Rob and the two bond. He tells Annalise that Rob does not treat her right. When Annalise faces more problems in her relationship, she nearly kisses Scott. Scott and Annalise's feeling for each other grow and he tells her that she needs to decide between himself and Rob. Annalise tells Rob that she does not want to be with him anymore, but decides that she would like to stay single. Scott decides to give Annalise some time, but she later sleeps with
Joel Dexter
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(Andrew Still). When Scott attempts to discuss the situation with Annalise, she tells him it will have to wait.
Scott goes to spend a university break at home and Barney joins him. Scott's grandmother Mags ( Barbara Young) tells Scott he should repair his broken friendship with
Mitchell
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*Mitchell (surname)
*Mitchell (given name)
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* Mitchell, Australian Capital Territory, a light-industrial estate
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* Mitchell, Northern Territo ...
(Jack Bence). Scott tells Barney that Mitchell went to prison for committing a crime he was meant to help with. As a result, Mitchell does not want to speak to Scott. Mags convinces him to fight Mitchell in a boxing match and as a result they make friends. He returns home to find that Mags has died. At her funeral, Annalise arrives and tells Scott that she wants to be with him. They conduct their relationship in secret but Rob's friend, Wardy (Karl James Wilson) sees them kissing and records them. Wardy shows Rob who decides to accept that Annalise has moved on.
Scott continues to date Annalise and in the summer the group decide to look for new accommodation. Scott puts a deposit down for a house but does not realise the ad is false and all the students money is lost to the frauds, which results in everyone getting angry at Scott. He finds cheap accommodation for himself and Annalise to live in for a few weeks but she admits she isn't ready to live with him so they decide to break up. He manages to pay back the rest of the students their deposit money. It is then revealed that Scott failed his first year of university and so he decides to leave and go travelling.
Annalise Appleton
Annalise Appleton, played by
Tamaryn Payne
Tamaryn Payne (born 25 September 1988), is an English actress best known for playing Annalise Appleton in the series ''Hollyoaks''.
Early life
Payne was raised in Bournemouth, attending the grammar school Bournemouth School for Girls. She then ...
, debuted on-screen on 26 September 2011. The character was introduced as one of five new students who arrive to study at Hollyoaks Community College. Payne said her audition for the serial was the first time she attempted to get into television. She said the whole experience had been "amazing". Entertainment website
Digital Spy
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first announced the character of Annalise on 5 September 2011. The ''Hollyoaks'' press office said that the students are "possibly the coolest set" to ever feature in the serial because they "shake things up" and face "life's hardest lessons". Their fresher's week branded the "most fun and cringe-worthy" one ever.
Digital Spy's Daniel Kilkelly later announced Annalise would depart the serial on 18 February 2013.
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describe Annalise as "the ultimate perfectionist" who likes to keep "calm organised and under (her) control". Payne said that Annalise does not give herself a break because "she puts a lot of pressure on herself to be running every aspect of her life." Annalise's persona formed through the actions of her family. Her sister was a "slacker" and the pressure is on Annalise to do well. Payne said Annalise has cleaning obsession and a "real clean freak around halls". She does this to please others because she feels insecure. While she is good at heart, Annalise is perceived by others to be a "little irritating". Payne opined that viewer could empathise with Annalise because they could have experienced a person at university who acts "grown-up". Annalise likes to mother the other students, a quality Payne said certain females will recognise in themselves. Annalise studies public relations while at HCC, she would likes royalty and wants "be a part of that lifestyle and to be associated with those people".
Annalise arrives in ''Hollyoaks'' with her boyfriend Rob Edwards (
David Atkins
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Career
Stage and television
Atkins began his performance career aged 12 with a role in the musical ''Mame''. As an adult p ...
). Payne said that Annalise is "trying to mould him into her perfect man, but I don’t think she's succeeding very well." Annalise tries to control Rob but she does not want to push him away. Rob enjoys socialising, so she keeps him on "a bit of a leash" and tries to make him happy at the same time. She added that for Annalise, the situation proves to be "a bit of a struggle". Atkins said the only reason his character Rob goes to university is because of Annalise's controlling. Rob also has a sensitive side that he initially only shares with Annalise. Atkins opined that their relationship is a realistic portrayal of those in relationships while studying at university.
Annalise arrives at HCC with Rob and meets her flat share students
Scott Sabeka
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(Calvin Denba),
Will Savage
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(
James Atherton
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) and Barney Harper-McBride (Tom Scurr). Annalise becomes annoyed with Rob when he dares
Ash Kane
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Holly Weston
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Weston was bo ...
) to trip off in front of the crowd in the SU Bar. When Rob forgets to keep his plans with Annalise and she tires of his partying. She accuses him of not caring about her and forces him to sleep on the sofa. Rob forgets about his two-year anniversary with Annalise, he offers to make it up to her by allowing her to organise a party at the SU Bar. Annalise is happy to do so and becomes fixated on making the party run smoothly. Annalise asks Rob to make some invitations for the party, when she receives them she realises that Scott has actually made them. She bonds with Scott who tells her that Rob is treating her unfairly. Rob fails to turn up to their anniversary party and tells Annalise he will make it up to her. When Rob does not appear again, she talks to Scott about her problems and the two nearly kiss. However they are interrupted by the police who inform Annalise that Rob has been run over. She feels bad and rushes to Rob's side to support him.
Annalise's feelings for Scott grow and he tells her that she needs to decide who she wants to be with. Annalise arranges a meal for Rob, but they soon argue about their relationship. Annalise dumps him and decides to that she would like to stay single. She helps
Cheryl Brady
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Bronagh Waugh
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) on her business pitch and but they fail to win the competition. Cheryl tells Annalise that she needs to enjoy herself more and not please others. Annalise is annoyed when Rob sleeps around but they call a truce. She decides to go to a party to gain some male attention. She meets
Joel Dexter
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(Andrew Still), who accuses her of being uptight. She then has sex with him and reveals that it is the first time she has had a one-night stand. Her and Scott finally unite in April 2012 when Ash convinces her to admit her true feelings. Soon after all the students move out of HCC halls and Annalise and Scott get a flat together, however after realising they wouldn't work out Scott left alone for Thailand. Annalise is later caught in a bus crash at a wedding she helped to organise. She also suggests some new business ideas to
Mitzeee
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Rachel Shenton
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) and her sister,
Maxine Minniver
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Nikki Sanderson
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), in Chez Chez. Rob and Annalise then leave the village to start a new life in
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.
Rob Edwards
Rob Edwards, played by
David Atkins
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, debuted on-screen on 26 September 2011. The character was introduced as one of five new students who arrive to study at Hollyoaks Community College. Entertainment website
Digital Spy
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first announced the character of Rob on 5 September 2011. A ''Hollyoaks'' spokesperson said that the students are "possibly the coolest set" to ever feature in the serial because they "shake things up" and face "life's hardest lessons". Their fresher's week branded the "most fun and cringe-worthy" one ever. Digital Spy's Daniel Kilkelly later announced Rob would depart the serial on 18 February 2013.
Rob was initially billed as a "sporty jock", while
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have described him as having three passions: his girlfriend
Annalise Appleton
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Tamaryn Payne
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Early life
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), "sport and partying". Rob is "sociable", likes "the blokey camaraderie of team sports" and "drunken banter". Through his social activities, Rob has gained a large number of "drinking buddies" and gained a "party boy reputation", though Annalise does not approve. Rob sees university as a chance to carry on partying.
Atkins has said that Rob is "a bit of a jock" who loves going out with "the lads" to talk about rugby. Rob definitely wants to go "on a three-year bender" when he arrives at HCC. Rob's girlfriend, Annalise, often organises Rob's life. Atkins said that she is "quite controlling" and the only reason Rob is at university. Rob does have a sensitive side when it comes to Annalise because "as soon as he knows he's done wrong he tries to make up for it." Atkins said there is potential to see trouble between the couple because "it is like any relationship". Rob and Annalise are at university in a "coming-of-age" situation. While their relationship is "good", it becomes "quite restricting" for Rob. Atkins said they need to give each other more space, but living in the same halls "makes it difficult". Atkins opined that their relationship is a realistic portrayal of those in relationships while studying at university. He also added that the situations that Rob gets into should be easy to relate to by any first-year student. Atkins later gave advice to the National Union of Students; he said that Rob "immediately signed up for the rugby team and spent most of his time in the SU bar." Atkins added that Rob's technique is a great way for any student to be "involved with the University spirit".
In November 2011, it was announced that Rob would be involved in a storyline in which he is run over by
Ethan Scott
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In January 2010, it was announced that Paul Marq ...
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Craig Vye
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Craig was born in Hertfordshire, England. Vye trained at RADA, graduating in 2005. He was a member of the B ...
), who is using his mobile phone while driving. The storyline was to highlight the danger of text messaging while driving, making light of the fact that doing so increases the risk of a car accident by "23 times". ''Hollyoaks'' partnered with the independent road safety charity
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for the storyline, which helped launch "Road Safety Week". The charity's director, Julie Townsend, said that "too many young lives are lost and ruined through road crashes". They added that it was important for television programmes such as ''Hollyoaks'' to highlight "appalling consequences of crashes". On screen, the storyline plays out when Ethan is texting
Theresa McQueen
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Jorgie Porter
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Porter was born in Tr ...
) and
Liberty Savage
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Abi Phillips
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Phillips got her ...
) while driving. Ethan is not keeping an eye on the road and Rob steps out and Ethan accidentally run him over. The serial remained secretive about whether or not Rob survives the accident.
Calvin Denba, who plays
Scott Sabeka
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, told ''Impact Magazine's'' writer that his character becomes friends with Rob and feeds off his energy, although, Scott and Annalise would form a bond behind Rob's back, creating a love triangle scenario between the characters. Annalise later ends their relationship and they both try to move on. While Annalise surrounds herself with her studies, Rob goes out drinking and chasing females. Rob attempts to seduce Theresa, the ex-girlfriend of
Will Savage
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James Atherton
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). The move causes trouble with Will, whom he has struck up a friendship with. Atherton told Alison Slade from ''
TVTimes
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'' that tensions arise from how they both fare on the rugby team. He explained that Rob "has never really recovered" from his leg injury sustained as a result of being run over. Will continues to progress in the team, which sparks an "element of jealousy" from Rob, who feels as though Will has taken his place. Rob then flirts with Theresa; Atherton said that Rob breaks the "mates code" and "it all kicks off" leading to a scuffle. Rob then has sex with Will's sister Liberty, which causes more trouble. Will and Barney Harper-McBride (Tom Scurr) stage an intervention and tie Rob to a chair; Atherton added that is in order to "make him get in touch with his feelings, he admits how he really feels about Annalise, and realises that he's been an idiot."
Rob arrives at HCC with Annalise and meets his flatmates Barney, Will and Scott. Rob dares
Ash Kane
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Holly Weston
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Early life
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) to trip off in front of the crowd in the SU Bar, which annoys Annalise. Rob and Will join the university rugby team and he repeatedly goes out drinking with his new friends. He forgets to keep his plans with Annalise and she tires of his partying. They argue and she forces him to sleep on the sofa; they later make up. Rob forgets about his two-year anniversary with Annalise, but Scott offers to help out with invitations. Rob later goes out to a rugby match instead of having a drink with Annalise and, after a talk with Scott, Annalise rings Rob to discuss their relationship. As he heads to meet her, he is accidentally run over by Ethan, who drives away after hitting him.
Jacqui McQueen
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Claire Cooper
Claire Elizabeth Cooper (born 26 October 1980) is a British actress, best known for portraying Jacqui McQueen in Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', a character she played from 2006 to 2013.
Cooper co-owns clothing rental boutique The Closet ...
) then discovers him and thinks he's drunk until she discovers blood near his head. She then phones for an ambulance as Ethan and Theresa looks on. Ethan later hands himself in and Rob recovers.
Rob fails to make the rugby team due to his injuries having an effect on his performance. Annalise grows close to Scott and decides to end her relationship with Rob. He pretends to be okay about their break-up and starts going out more. He throws himself at girls and causes tension in the halls. When he sleeps with Liberty, Will becomes angry and the rest of the students stage an intervention to curb his behaviour. He later argues with Annalise when she sleeps with
Joel Dexter
Joel Dexter is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. The character made his debut during the episode broadcast on 22 November 2011, portrayed by Andrew Still. Still was attending the Scottish Youth Theatre when Lime Pic ...
(Andrew Still) because he thought they may get back together. Rob begins seeing
Texas Longford
Texas Savage (previously Longford) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 17 May 2010. Texas was introduced by produc ...
(Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove) but soon realises she is only trying to make
Dodger Savage
Mark "Dodger" Savage is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 serial drama, ''Hollyoaks'', played by Danny Mac. He made his first on-screen appearance on 7 April 2011 and was introduced as part of the Savage family by creator Paul Mar ...
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Danny Mac
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Early and personal life
Mac was born in Bromley, London, but then grew up in ...
) jealous. Rob later sleeps with Theresa despite her being in a relationship with Joel. He attacks Rob when he learns the truth. He starts a slight rivalry with
Liam Gilmore
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(James Farrar), but they later become friends. Rob later goes into business with
Cheryl Brady
Cheryl Brady is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Bronagh Waugh. The character first appeared on-screen on 25 November 2008, during the first series of the ''Hollyoaks'' spin-off ''Hollyoaks L ...
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Bronagh Waugh
Bronagh Waugh (born 6 October 1982) is an actress from Northern Ireland. She played Cheryl Brady in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' from 2009 to 2013. At the 2010 British Soap Awards, Waugh was nominated for awards for Best Newcomer, B ...
) by acting as a suitor. However, Rob sleeps with the clients and she is accused of soliciting prostitution. Cheryl finishes the business and Annalise returns, announcing that she is leaving for London. They have sex and they reconcile. Rob and Annalise leave the village for a new life together in
London
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.
Daytona Lights
Daytona Lights are a real world five piece indie band that are introduced to ''Hollyoaks'', with all members playing partially fictional versions of themselves. The characters were billed as "cool characters who provide an authentic youth story and can rock out the SU Bar."
The band's arrival was announced in September 2011. The band consists of lead singer Danny Lawrence and fellow members Laurence Saywood, Louis Souyave, Matt Gill, Sam Fordham. Lawrence said his band's inclusion was a "great opportunity" for his band to promote their music out to a "mass audience" because "that's what every musician wants". He also said his bandmates were enjoying the lifestyle ''Hollyoaks'' had to offer. Three of the band's members met while studying at a drama school in Hackney. Prior to their involvement with the serial, Daytona Lights were signed to a Hubris Records, a small record label which is headed by
Steve Levine
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. Levine wanted to find a platform to promote the band on. British actor
Stephen Fry
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introduced Levine to the Audio Network, a music library which offers commercial television low price and license free music. At the same time one of ''Hollyoaks'' producers, Tony Wood was using the music from the library as he wanted the serial to gain a more "cool and indie" image. When Wood visited the band, he and Levine decided to work on joint venture to include the band in ''Hollyoaks'' for a promotional push on both parts. Wood also wanted to bring a real band into the serial as opposed to a fictional one.
Wood said their inclusion shows another example of ''Hollyoaks'' having more layers than just storyline. As the serial features popular culture and has a specific target audience, Wood felt that Daytona Lights are characters that are "aspirational, fun and who they could relate to." The band will be "softly" introduced during October and a slow build in storylines will progress. The members will debut onscreen separately and eventually form a band, Levine explained that "the concept is as you would have in real life where you come across a real band." Daytona Lights will be seen rehearsing and perform sound checks, while the ''Hollyoaks'' students drink in the SU Bar. Over their duration, the band's music will be made available for download and some tracks given to viewers for free. Their story arc culminated during a "big" storyline airing during a New Year's Eve episode. While off-screen Daytona Lights planned to release their first studio album.
In March 2012, it was announced thart Daytona Lights would return to the series. The band filmed scenes at the Blue Planet Aquarium in
Cheshire
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. Rebecca Wade who works for the aquarium, told Laurie Stocks-Moore of the ''Ellesmere Port Pioneer'' that the band had filmed at a number of locations in the attraction, but said the storyline had to remain a secret. The regular characters of Dodger (
Danny Mac
Danny Mac (born 26 February 1988) is an English actor, best known for playing the role of Dodger Savage in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' from 2011 to 2015.
Early and personal life
Mac was born in Bromley, London, but then grew up in ...
),
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In modern politics, liberty is understood as the state of being free within society fr ...
(
Abi Phillips
Abigail Louise Phillips (born 14 January 1994) is an English actress and singer. She is best known for playing Liberty Savage in Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' and for her debut single "Summer Sunshine".
Career Acting
Phillips got her ...
) and
Dennis Savage
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(
Joe Tracini
Joe Tracini (born Joe James Pasquale; 19 July 1988) is an English actor, presenter and author. He appeared in the role of Dennis Savage in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. His previous TV acting credits have included the BBC Three comedy s ...
) also took part in the scenes; which aired later in 2012.
Laurence and Louis arrive in the village with Kelly Saunders (Danielle Malone), while she meets up with
Duncan Button
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(
Dean Aspen
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His first screen acting role was in 2008 as Scaly Dave in '' The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury'' and then in November 2009 he began playing the role of Duncan in ' ...
). Duncan thinks that Kelly is attracted to Laurence and Louis, unaware they are trying to pair Kelly off with Duncan. Danny and Sam arrive as friends of
Ash Kane
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Holly Weston
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) and perform at the S.U. Bar, while Matt turns up working as a bouncer at the venue. Sam meets
Michaela McQueen
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Hollie-Jay Bowes
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In 2023, Hollie starred in two episodes of Wate ...
) and they start dating. Louis and Laurence secure a spot singing in the SU Bar, after an argument Laurence refuses to join in.
Leanne Holiday
Leanne Holiday is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' and its Internet spin-off '' Hollyoaks: Freshers'', played by Jessica Forrest. Forrest's casting was announced in July 2010 and she began filming her scen ...
(Jessica Forrest) tries to sort out their differences and they perform as planned. When Louis snubs Leanne's advances, Michaela tries to set Leanne up with Danny so she can spend more time with Sam. He shows no interest in her so Michaela tries to set her up with Matt. She starts following Matt around thinking he likes her.
Michaela asks Sam, Danny, Louis and Laurence if they can form a band. However, they are not impressed with Michaela's vocals. They remove Michaela from the band which makes her dump Sam. They invite Matt to join as their drummer and Sam reconciles with Michaela. Laurence and Louis move in with
Frankie Osborne
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Helen Pearson
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) and
Ruby Button
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(
Anna Shaffer
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) plants stolen money on them. They forgive her when she tells Frankie the truth. Michaela tells Sam that a scout is going to visit the band's performance at the SU Bar. They nearly mess their performance up after a technical fault and think that the scout did not show. Michaela uploads video footage of the performance and sends it to the scout. Louis reveals that they have been offered a developmental contract in London. The band then leave to start a new life in London.
Michaela and Leanne go to Sheffield to film an online video of their tour. Leanne starts following Matt around again and he tells her to stop. Sam then tells Michaela that he is not interested in getting back with her. The gig is cancelled and Dennis finds them an alternative venue.
Bobby Costello
Bobby Costello, played by Jayden Fox, is the son of
Riley Costello
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(
Rob Norbury
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) and
Mercedes McQueen
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(
Jennifer Metcalfe
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), who made his first appearance on 2 November 2011, the episode in which he was born.
At first Bobby's paternity was unknown because of Mercedes' relationship with Riley and her affair with Riley's father
Carl Costello
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(
Paul Opacic
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). Mercedes went into labour in the basement of The Dog because she was being held captive by Riley's serial killing grandfather
Silas Blissett
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(
Jeff Rawle
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), who wanted revenge on Mercedes for betraying Riley by having an affair with Carl. After Bobby was born, the DNA tests later proved that Riley is Bobby's father.
In November 2012, after Riley was shot dead by Simon Walker (
Neil Newbon
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Newbon was born in Solihull, West Midlands, the son ...
) in an accidental struggle with
Brendan Brady
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(
Emmett J. Scanlan
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He appeared in the BBC Two drama ''The Fall'' in 2013 and 2014, Peaky Blinders Series 5 and Series 6, and '' Breakdown' ...
) and Mercedes was arrested for stabbing herself and framing Riley's girlfriend
Mitzeee
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(
Rachel Shenton
Rachel Joy Shenton (born 21 December 1987) is an English actress, screenwriter, and activist. She is known for her roles as Mitzeee Minniver in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' (2010–2013), Lily Summers in the ABC Family drama '' Swit ...
), Bobby was taken from the McQueens to live in
California
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with Carl and his family, hoping he would have a better life without Mercedes.
Bobby returns in 2018, after Mercedes, who has spent the last year in America bonding with him, leaves him in the care of her cousin
Cleo McQueen
Cleo McQueen is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Nadine Mulkerrin. Cleo is a member of the show's established McQueen family and was introduced as the younger sister of Porsche McQueen, Porsche (Twinnie-L ...
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Nadine Mulkerrin
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). Bobby is happy to be reunited with the McQueens, especially Mercedes’ mother
Myra McQueen
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(
Nicole Barber-Lane
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Career
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). Carl returns to take Bobby back, where it is revealed that Mitzeee and Mercedes agreed that Bobby should live away from Carl because he has developed alcoholism, so he starts his new life with Mercedes and the McQueens.
Bobby develops a strong father-son relationship with
Sylver McQueen
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(David Tag) after he starts dating Mercedes, with Sylver and Mercedes marrying in 2019, and Bobby became a stepbrother to Sylver's daughter
Cher Winters
Cher McQueen (also Winters) is a fictional character from the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Bethannie Hare. Cher is introduced as the estranged daughter of Sylver McQueen (David Tag) and is welcomed into the established McQueen ...
(Bethannie Hare).
In January 2021, when the McQueens are being blackmailed, Bobby is taken from the airport by Silas, who is out to get Mercedes. Mercedes arrives to save Bobby and is forced to choose whether Bobby goes with Silas or stays with the McQueens, this last choice however includes Silas killing Mercedes. Mercedes chooses for Bobby to stay with the McQueens but just when Silas is about to kill her, her sister
Theresa McQueen
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(
Jorgie Porter
Jorgina Porter (born 25 December 1987) is an English actress and model. She is known for portraying the role of Theresa McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' from 2008 until 2016 and again from 2020.
Early life
Porter was born in Tr ...
) knocks Silas out and saves Mercedes. Bobby later finds Silas and tries to do CPR and Silas wakes up. Mercedes arrives and Bobby tells her Silas has gone but left a message that she won the game and he won't be back. Bobby then asks Mercedes why she never told him about Silas, to which Mercedes answers it was to protect him.
Dennis Savage
Dennis Savage, played by
Joe Tracini
Joe Tracini (born Joe James Pasquale; 19 July 1988) is an English actor, presenter and author. He appeared in the role of Dennis Savage in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. His previous TV acting credits have included the BBC Three comedy s ...
arrives on-screen on 15 November 2011. Tracini's casting was first publicised in July 2011, when his father, comedian
Joe Pasquale
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He won the fourth series of '' I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!'' in 2004 and participated in the eighth series of ''Dancing on Ice'' ...
, told the ''
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'' of his involvement. Entertainment website
Digital Spy
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later confirmed the casting and revealed that Dennis is a new member of the already established Savage family. Tracini revealed via his Twitter account that he began filming in August and also filmed a spot in the ''Hollyoaks'' opening titles. A spokesperson refused to release any advance storyline information about Dennis, but stated that Tracini has "great comic timing" for the role.
Soap opera magazine ''
Inside Soap
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'' later revealed Dennis' relation to the rest of the Savage family, as being a cousin of
Liberty
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(
Abi Phillips
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Career Acting
Phillips got her ...
Danny Mac
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Early and personal life
Mac was born in Bromley, London, but then grew up in ...
) and
Will Savage
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(
James Atherton
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). Dodger is not pleased to see his cousin and does not want him living in his caravan. Dodger convinces
Texas Longford
Texas Savage (previously Longford) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 17 May 2010. Texas was introduced by produc ...
(Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove) and
Leanne Holiday
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(Jessica Forrest) to let Dennis move in with them. Digital Spy said Dennis arrives being "confident and full of beans" and said he looks likely to "cause a stir".
In January 2012, series producer
Emma Smithwick
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told ''
Inside Soap
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'' that Dennis would be leaving for a small period of time. Smithwick said that on his return, she see Dennis and his family "having a bigger place in Hollyoaks". She also revealed that she couldn't get enough of Tracini because of the "charisma and great comic timing" he brings to the role. Tracini told ''Inside Soap'' that Dennis temporary exit storyline begins when he receives an offer for a two-month work placement in India. As Dennis is "quite taken" with Leanne he decides to let her know in case she wants him to stay. Tracini said that Leanne has been "using" Dennis to make Matt jealous. Leanne is "forced to admit facts and Dennis doesn't take the revelation too well". Kate White from ''Inside Soap'' said that Dennis had "injected originality, laughs and much-needed kookiness back into the show". White said that she could not wait until Dennis was back on-screen making "his next move". For his portrayal of Dennis, Tracini earned a nomination for "Best Comedy Performance" at the 2012
British Soap Awards
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. Tracini was later nominated for "Funniest Male" at the 2012 ''Inside Soap'' Awards.
On 24 April 2014, it was announced that Tracini had quit the show. Dennis's departure aired on 21 November 2014.
Dennis arrives to stay with his family as his parents have kicked him out. He meets Leanne and is instantly attracted to her, however she does not show any interest in him. Dodger tells Dennis he cannot live with them and convinces Texas to let him move into her flat. Dennis is delighted to discover that Leanne also lives there. Dennis becomes disgruntled when Leanne show more interest in
Matt Gill
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, but still comforts her when Matt tells Leanne to keep her distance. Dennis waits for Leanne to return home from her Christmas break. When she returns he gives her intimate lingerie. Leanne feels uncomfortable because he knows what size underwear she takes. Dennis refuses to believe that Leanne does not want him. Dennis receives a job offer in Mumbai, Dodger tries to convince him to take the job regardless of Leanne. Dennis chooses not to listen, Dodger convinces Leanne to tell Dennis she is not interested. Texas and Leanne throw Dennis a leaving party and he goes to Mumbai.
Upon his return Dennis reveals that could not go to Mumbai due to his fear of flying. He stayed in a
bed and breakfast
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and lost his job, so Dodger hires him to work in the SU Bar. Dennis' old work friend Neesha (Kiran Landa) visits him and tells him that he is too good for bar work so he later resigns from his job. When Dennis goes on a date with Neesha, Leanne becomes jealous and warns Neesha her off Dennis. Neesha tells Dennis that she thinks he still has feelings for Leanne and leaves. He later helps out when his family host a tent party. When Will gets into trouble for fooling customers into thinking famous bands would be playing, Dennis goes on a road trip and convinces
Maverick Sabre
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to perform. Dennis later becomes jealous when Leanne agrees to stage a sham wedding with
Doug Carter
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(
PJ Brennan
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) to hide his sexuality from his family. Dennis helps out with the arrangements but tells Doug's boyfriend Ste Hay (
Kieron Richardson
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) that he does not want it to go ahead. The wedding does not happen but Leanne is upset that she did not get a wedding. Dennis agrees to marry her, but the minister says it would not be legal. They exchange false vows and Leanne tells Dennis that she does not want a relationship with him again. Dennis and
Blessing Chambers
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(
Modupe Adeyeye
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) later move to
Blackpool
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in November 2014.
In August 2018 it was announced that Tracini will reprise his role as Dennis. The character will return for Dirk's funeral. On 15 August 2018 on the day Dennis returns, Liberty asks how Blessing is and he tells her they are not together anymore.
Joel Dexter
Joel Dexter, played by Andrew Still from 2011 to 2013 and by
Rory Douglas-Speed
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from 2016 onwards, debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 22 November 2011. He is the long-lost son of established character
Warren Fox
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Jamie Lomas
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).
Jodie Wilde
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) and
Dodger Savage
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Danny Mac
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).
Manning said that Jodie is "different" to most females because she can "switch on and off", which makes her popular with men as she sets their "hearts racing". Jodie has a keen interest in performing arts; she views love as a "fool's game" and prefers to conform to a "treat em' mean and keep em' keen" attitude. Manning said that Jodie's attitude is strong enough to cause conflict with other female characters. Dodger's attraction to Jodie puts her in the firing line of the serial's jealous females. Initially describing her future hopes for the "likeable" Jodie, Manning stated; "I hope she has some gritty storylines, I think there is a lot behind her confidence and flirty eyes that she keeps hidden." Manning, a former singer, said that she did not want to portray Jodie singing because she wanted to keep her acting and singing career separate. She added that she shares Jodie's "drive" because she too is " very ambitious".
A columnist for ''
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'' commented on Jodie's promiscuity. They opined that "lucky" Jodie had "barely been in ''Hollyoaks'' for five minutes" before she managed to get Dodger's "kit off". When Jodie kisses
Texas Longford
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(Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove), they jested that they were not sure who was more surprised out of Texas and Dodger. While a columnist for ''
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'' also judged "sexy" Jodie's early appearances. They said that Jodie had managed to get all of "the men in Hollyoaks in a spin" and that "the girls can't seem to resist her ample charm either". They said she has no class because she has sex in a caravan. Their conclusion on Jodie left them undecided as to whether Jodie is the type of character to "fancy anything with a pulse" or out to "stir up trouble between every couple in town".
In May 2012, Manning announced via her
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account that she had left the series. The actress thanked everyone who supported Jodie's storyline with Texas and described her time on the show as "fun". In August 2012, series producer Emma Smithwick told Digital Spy's Kilkelly that it was always planned that Jodie would depart the series because Texas and Dodger were "the main story". She explained that Jodie is a character who brought challenge to Dodger and Texas' lives and "turned the heads" of two people who thought that they were comfortable with who they were. But Jodie "ultimately reaffirmed what they both liked about each other". They used Jodie and a "detour" and Smithwick stressed that Jodie and Texas was never intended to be a lesbian storyline - rather about Jodie being pansexual and liking a person regardless of their gender.
Jodie arrives to meet her friend Texas, who introduces her to Doug. Jodie agrees to meet up with Doug again for a drink. Doug presumes they are on a date and when it becomes clear he is not over his ex-girlfriend, Jodie tells him she is not interested in him romantically. Jodie then sleeps with Dodger who is surprised at her willingness to have a one-night stand. Jodie also makes friends with
Amy Barnes
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Ashley Slanina-Davies
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) and
Michaela McQueen
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Hollie-Jay Bowes
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), who initially takes a disliking to Jodie. Jodie and Dodger begin to flirt again but she rebuffs Dodger's advances. Jodie and Dodger sleep together again and Jodie admits that it meant something to her. She tells Texas she that she can do better than Dodger. When both Dodger and Doug compete for her affections, she arranges a night out with them and invites Texas. While both men wait, Texas tells Jodie that she should chose which one she wants, Jodie agrees and grabs Texas and kisses her, who reciprocates.
Jodie senses that Texas is awkward around her and tries to resolve the situation. Texas tells her that she is straight and does not appreciate Jodie using her to make Dodger jealous. Jodie tells Texas that she actually likes her. Jodie enlists Texas and Dodger to help on her dance assignment. When Texas turns out to be a bad dancer, she asks
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Jorgie Porter
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) to take her place. Texas becomes jealous and gets drunk, Jodie helps her into bed and they lean in for a kiss. Waking up together the next morning, Jodie tells a relieved Texas that they did nothing sexual. Jodie helps Texas out on her photography course work and fails her own assignment. On a night out, Texas becomes jealous of Jodie, who is flirting with Theresa. Texas kisses Jodie, but the following day Texas will not talk about their encounter. Texas later decides to start a relationship with Jodie, but then becomes confused about Dodger once again and dumps Jodie, but they agree to remain friends. He made his final appearance in March 2012.
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