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Emma Rigby Quits Hollyoaks
Hollyoaks actress Emma Rigby has quit her role in the Channel 4 soap after nearly four years, reports Digital Spy.Rigby scooped the Best Actress award at this year's British Soap Awards and hopes to pursue other drama, film and theatre projects.
The 19-year-old, who plays Hannah Ashworth, told Digital Spy, "I've been on Hollyoaks since I was 15 and I've grown up on the show. I'm so very fortunate to be given the opportunity to learn my craft in such a fantastic environment. I just feel that the time is right to move on and hopefully get into dramas and films as I love to play different roles."
Emma finishes filming with the Chester-based soap in March and will remain on screen until June.
McKee To Leave Hollyoaks
Hollyoaks actress Roxanne McKee is to leave the soap after nearly three years of playing Louise Summers, reports DigitalSpy.
After discovering Warren's affair with best friend and bridesmaid Mandy, Louise formulates a plan and acquires a gun. Will she target Mandy or Warren? Or will the plot resolve come to its head in an unsuspecting and twisted way?
Speaking of her decision to quit, McKee said, I have enjoyed my time at Hollyoaks immensely and I’m going to really miss everyone at Lime Pictures."
"I have learned so much and will take away with me many happy memories - not just from everyone I have worked with but from Liverpool as a city too, which has become my second home. I know I will shed a few tears on the day I leave but I am so excited about what the future holds."
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Actress Gemma Atkinson looks stunning on the cover for her 2009 calendar.'JP' Quits Hollyoaks
Digital Spy has confirmed that Hollyoaks star James Sutton has quit the Channel 4 soap. The 25-year-old who plays gay student John Paul McQueen will leave in September.
His exit will coincide with the brief return of Guy Burnet as John Paul's old flame Craig Dean, who makes a comeback in a bid to rekindle their romance.
When John Paul sees Craig again for the first time since Craig left for Dublin, his life is thrown into complete disarray. His feelings for Craig begin to resurface and he's forced to make the biggest decision of his life - stay with his fiancé, Father Kieron Hobbs (Jake Hendriks), or reunite with his former love.
Hollyoaks Star Guy To Return
Hollyoaks actor Guy Burnet will make a dramatic return to the soap as Craig Dean later this year in the hope of a sunset ending with lover John Paul McQueen, reports Digital Spy.The 24-year-old, quit the show in August when his character left for Dublin, after his affair with John Paul was exposed at Craig and Sarah's engagement party.
With his heart set on rekindling his romance with John Paul (James Sutton), Craig makes a shocking return.
Craig also uncovers some shocking skeletons hiding in his family's closet.
Speaking of his decision to return, Guy said, "I've had so much support from the McDean fans since I left the show and so it’s great to have the opportunity to reprise the storyline and give viewers a resolution to the Craig and John Paul story."
Hollyoaks Star Hints At Exit
Hollyoaks babe Roxanne McKee has hinted that she may leave the soap when her current contract ends.
The actress, who plays Louise Summers, said that she would reconsider her future with the show in October.
"I'm not going to be there forever," McKee told Look magazine. "I don't mind the long hours but I'll have been doing that for four years in October when my contract ends."
When asked whether she would consider moving to Hollywood, she commented, "I don't see why not. I think you should aim for the stars - and hopefully avoid ending up in the clouds!"
The actress, who plays Louise Summers, said that she would reconsider her future with the show in October.
"I'm not going to be there forever," McKee told Look magazine. "I don't mind the long hours but I'll have been doing that for four years in October when my contract ends."
When asked whether she would consider moving to Hollywood, she commented, "I don't see why not. I think you should aim for the stars - and hopefully avoid ending up in the clouds!"
Matt Littler Quits Hollyoaks
Hollyoaks actor Matt Littler has quit the Channel 4 soap after joinining in 1997 as Max Cunningham.The 26-year-old will bow out in July in a dramatic exit surrounding his wedding to Steph Dean.
Darren Jon Jefferies has returned to filming as Max's best friend O.B. for his final scenes.
Speaking of his exit, Matt Littler said, "I feel that I have grown up on Hollyoaks over the past eleven years and I’m not only leaving behind friends but also family. I wouldn't change a second of my time at Hollyoaks and working with Darren Jon Jefferies has been amazing – every second of it! I'd just like to thank everyone who has made my life at Hollyoaks a very happy one."
Producer Bryan Kirkwood added, "...Matt is a talented directed as well as a successful actor and although Max's exit marks the end of an era on screen, Matt's not going too far as he will be directing a few episodes of Hollyoaks in the not too distant future."
Merna Talks Uncontrollabe Boobs
Gemma Merna has admitted that she struggles to control her breasts while filming Hollyoaks.
The actress, who plays Carmel McQueen in the Channel 4 soap, said that she often suffers wardrobe malfunctions due to her large chest and revealed that she uses "t*t tape" to keep herself covered up.
She told Nuts: "There have been quite a few wardrobe errors, yes! It's hard to control these two [points at boobs]."
"They sometimes have a mind of their own - so thank goodness for t*t tape!"
Talking about her bosom, she added, "I do like my boobs but it does get a bit annoying with blokes talking to your boobs."
"The first thing people always say to me on shoots is, 'your t*ts look great!'. And I think, 'Well, thank you, but there's more to me than that!'"
Merna also admitted to being "naughty behind closed doors", claiming that she was only "sweet and innocent" when in public.
Hollyoaks Star ‘Jake Dean’ Quits
Hollyoaks hunk Kavin Sacre has quit the Channel 4 soap after almost six years.Speaking of his decision to quit, the actor said: "I have been here since I was 24 and I turned 30 in March. I decided that once I turned 30 I'd go and explore other avenues. We have a lot of good actors on the show and it's good to see them go on to do great things because people are always saying that Hollyoaks actors are rubbish, which is so unfair and untrue.”
"I'd love to go and do something and people say 'oh look there's Kev, he's doing well and he's one of our lot."
A Hollyoaks source told DigitalSpy, "Jake's mental health issues will play a big part in his downfall, which ties in with one of the soap's big ongoing storylines involving Warren and Louise.”
"It doesn't take Sherlock Holmes to realise who he's accused of killing, but there are twists along the way culminate in Jake's exit from the soap - and one of them includes a wallet which is found in his belongings..."
Sacre filmed his final scenes last week and will remain on screen until May. He joined the soap in 2002 as Jake Dean and has been part of many high-profile storylines.
Hollyoaks Star 'Frustrated' At 'Underrated Soap'
Hollyoaks star Gemma Merna has admitted that she feels "frustrated" by the lack of attention given to the show.The actress, who plays Carmel McQueen on the Channel 4 soap, revealed that the cast and crew will be fighting for more recognition this year.
Gemma told the Daily Star, "We are completely underrated as a show, which is so frustrating. People just think we are gorgeous models who have nothing else to offer."
"But the truth is we have some seriously talented actors and we're fed up with being the little sister to Corrie, EastEnders and Emmerdale. We're fighters and we're so passionate about what we do. We have the balls and just go for it. And I think we should get credit for that!"
Merna was nominated for the Best Newcomer title at last year's British Soap Awards, lost out to Coronation Street actress Kym Ryder.
She added, "When we don't pick up awards, it just makes us even more determined to go out and prove we can be even better...we can pack a good punch."
"We're not going to stop fighting to get the recognition we deserve. We're damn good actors and we will prove that over the next 12 months."
New Maria Planted In Hollyoaks
Andrew Lloyd Webber has unveiled his new Maria - an actress he planted on the soap Hollyoaks.Summer Strallen, 23, has been playing Summer Shaw in the Channel 4 soap since October.
Fans of the soap have seen her pursue her dreams of West End stardom, even stalking Lord Lloyd Webber. In today's episode, she finally impressed Webber.
In reality Strallen, the niece of Bonnie Langford, secured the role in The Sound Of Music six months ago. Strallen previously appeared in Cats.
Over the next month, viewers will watch Strallen rehearse in the run-up to opening night on February 26, when she exits Hollyoaks and makes her debut in London's West End.
She will succeed Connie Fisher, who won the role in the BBC1 talent contest How Do We Solve A Problem Like Maria?
Lloyd Webber said he was approached with the idea before the BBC talent contest was broadcast. Hollyoaks producer Tony Wood suggested blurring reality and fiction when he was working at Coronation Street.
Lloyd Webber said, "I thought, 'Do you know what, it's never been done before and it's funny.'"
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Hollyoaks Hottie Spilts With Footballer
Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe has broken up with Liverpool footballer Jermaine Pennant.
A source told the Mirror: "Jermaine is gutted. He was in love. They were practically living together but want to focus on their careers."
"Jermaine is desperate to make the England squad."
Metcalfe plays Mercedes McQueen on the soap which she joined in 2006.
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A source told the Mirror: "Jermaine is gutted. He was in love. They were practically living together but want to focus on their careers."
"Jermaine is desperate to make the England squad."
Metcalfe plays Mercedes McQueen on the soap which she joined in 2006.
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Hollyoaks Babe Urges Lesbian Corrie Plot
Hollyoaks star Zoe Lister has advised Coronation Street producers to write a lesbian storyline.The actress, who plays Zoe Carpenter, revealed that she is proud to be part of a "saucy" soap and claimed that Corrie chiefs need to spice up their show.
"Hollyoaks is easily the sauciest. I love it. Emmerdale isn't too bad. They have sexed it up recently," Zoe told the Daily Star.
"But Corrie needs some work. It needs some lesbian action. I reckon Samia Smith as Maria and Tina O'Brien as Sarah would have made a great gay couple."
"I'd definitely do a lesbian love scene in Hollyoaks," she added. "That would be a really good story."
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Gareth Gates Among Dancing On Ice Contestants
As much as I love Dancing On Ice, I must admit that it is a little like the poor man's Strictly Come Dancing. This year's line-up includes Emmerdale actress Linda Lusardi (who plays Carrie), TV presenter Tim Vincent, tennis ace Greg Rusedski, How Clean Is Your House star Aggie MacKenzie, former chart toppers Samantha Mumba and Gareth Gates. Also there is Suzanne Shaw (Hear'say) and Hollyoaks actor Chris Fountain (Justin) who is favourite to win. The show starts this weekend on ITV1.
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Alesha Dating Eastenders Rob Kazinsky
Alesha Dixon wowed everyone on the dance floor when she won Strictly Come Dancing. Eastenders actor Rob Kazinsky - who plays Sean Slater - was said to have been smitten with the former Misteeq singer.Apparently it was Alesha, 29, who put the moves on Rob, 24, at the party held to celebrate the end of the show.
The People reported that the pair have since been on a date together and "fancy each other like mad".
The source said, "When Rob was told Alesha liked him and asked if he wanted to go on a date with her, he was over the mooon."
Kazinsky has recently split with Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Biddall, 27, who plays spoilt girl Jessica Harris in the Cheshire soap.
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