List of Hollyoaks characters explained
Hollyoaks is a British television soap opera first broadcast on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995.[1] The following is a list of characters who currently appear in the programme, listed in order of first appearance. In the case that more than one actor has portrayed a character, the current actor portraying the character is listed last.
Present characters
Regular characters
Recurring and guest characters
Cast changes
Departing characters
Former characters
2020s
Last appeared in 2024
Last appeared in 2023
Last appeared in 2022
Last appeared in 2021
Last appeared in 2020
2010s
Last appeared in 2019
Last appeared in 2018
Last appeared in 2017
Last appeared in 2016
Last appeared in 2015
Last appeared in 2014
Last appeared in 2013
Last appeared in 2012
Last appeared in 2011
Last appeared in 2010
2000s
Last appeared in 2009
Last appeared in 2008
Last appeared in 2007
Last appeared in 2006
Last appeared in 2005
Last appeared in 2004
Last appeared in 2003
Last appeared in 2002
Last appeared in 2001
Last appeared in 2000
1990s
Last appeared in 1999
Last appeared in 1997
Last appeared in 1996
Lists of characters by year of introduction
Notes and References
- News: Kilkelly . Daniel . Hollyoaks broke with tradition in nostalgic and emotional 25th anniversary episode . 11 September 2021 . . (Hearst Magazines UK) . 21 October 2020 . 21 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210121112844/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a34438842/hollyoaks-25th-anniversary-episode-review/ . live .
- Web site: Hollyoaks cast guide and character pictures: Who plays who? How are they all related? And who's leaving?. Kilkelly. Daniel. 2 February 2018. Digital Spy. 29 November 2021. 30 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211130013320/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/g25096/hollyoaks-cast-guide-character-pictures/. live.
- Web site: Hollyoaks to air three more returns after Hannah Ashworth news. Seddon. Dan. 10 November 2023. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 10 November 2023.
- News: Lindsay . Duncan . Hollyoaks spoilers: Warren Fox returns for huge new storyline . 29 November 2021 . . 23 July 2019 . 30 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211130013330/https://metro.co.uk/2019/07/23/hollyoaks-spoilers-warren-fox-returns-huge-new-storyline-10444377/ . live .
- News: James Sutton to return to Hollyoaks as John Paul McQueen . 29 November 2021 . . 24 July 2019 . 30 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211130013323/https://www.irishnews.com/magazine/entertainment/2019/07/24/news/james-sutton-to-return-to-hollyoaks-as-john-paul-mcqueen-1669695/ . live .
- News: No happy ending for Hollyoaks' Kris . 3 March 2021 . . 15 January 2010 . 30 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211130013326/https://metro.co.uk/2010/01/15/no-happy-ending-for-hollyoaks-kris-33165/ . live .
- News: Lamacraft . Tess . Jorgie Porter returns to Hollyoaks as Theresa McQueen for THIS very special reason . 29 November 2021 . . 7 September 2020 . 30 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211130013324/https://www.whattowatch.com/news/hollyoaks-theresa-mcqueen-jorgie-porter-633927 . live .
- News: Francis . Katie . Hollyoaks boss confirms sexuality storyline for Ste's son Lucas after recast . 19 January 2023 . . (Hearst Communications) . 19 January 2023 . 19 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230119212512/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a42573538/hollyoaks-sexuality-storyline-for-lucas-after-recast/ . live .
- News: Harp . Justin . Hollyoaks recast confirmed for Liberty Savage as Jessamy Stoddart takes over the role . 4 March 2021 . . . 21 May 2018 . 19 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210419200344/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a857705/hollyoaks-recast-liberty-savage-jessamy-stoddart/ . live .
- Web site: Hollyoaks casts Darren Osborne's twins for huge storyline. Kilkelly. Daniel. 23 November 2023. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 23 November 2023.
- Web site: Hollyoaks role revealed for ex-EastEnders star Rita Simons. Lewis. George. 15 July 2023. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 16 July 2023.
- Web site: Hollyoaks finally reveals who EastEnders star Rita Simons will be playing. Lewis. George. 15 January 2024. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 15 January 2024.
- Web site: Hollyoaks confirms return of major character for huge story as Charlie Clapham reprises role as Freddie Roscoe . . 12 January 2024.
- Web site: Hollyoaks to explore gender identity in new storyline for Rose Lomax. Alexander. Susannah. 26 February 2024. 10 May 2024. Digital Spy.
- Episode 5413. Hollyoaks. Hollyoaks. Executive producer: Bryan Kirkwood; Director: Daikin Marsh; Writer: Jayshree Patel. Channel 4. 25 May 2020.
- 447065713875116032. JennaBurns2. Mollie enjoyed being on set today with @TheFabSantino #Hollyoaks #babyrose. Doherty. Jenna. 21 March 2014. 30 November 2021.
- 25–31 January 2014. Lizzie Roper is...at your mercy!. Inside Soap. 3. 53.
- Web site: Hollyoaks star teases "amazing" storylines after unexpected return. Kilkelly. Daniel. 15 January 2024. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 15 January 2024.
- News: Harp . Justin . Hollyoaks star Malique Thompson-Dwyer making return as Prince McQueen . 29 November 2021 . . . 29 June 2021 . 30 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210630215736/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a36879302/hollyoaks-malique-thompson-dwyer-returning-prince/ . live .
- News: Patterson . Stephen . Hollyoaks casts Coronation Street star Dawn Hope as newcomer Pearl . 29 November 2021 . . 16 August 2021 . 16 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210816230320/https://metro.co.uk/2021/08/16/hollyoaks-casts-coronation-street-star-dawn-hope-as-newcomer-pearl-15095770/ . live .
- News: Harp . Justin . Hollyoaks announces Chen-Williams family – here's how the show's newcomers are all connected . 18 December 2021 . . . 18 December 2021 . 18 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211218012113/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a38553771/hollyoaks-spoilers-chen-williams-family-connections/ . live .
- News: Harp. Justin. Hollyoaks casts Garcia Brown as new detective for the village. 15 February 2022. Digital Spy. (Hearst Communications). 15 February 2022. 15 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220215000511/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a39079544/hollyoaks-spoilers-garcia-brown-joins-zoe/. live.
- News: Harp. Justin. Hollyoaks casts Anya Lawrence as Scott Drinkwell's foster daughter. 3 May 2022. Digital Spy. (Hearst Communications). 25 April 2022.
- News: Patterson . Stephen . Hollyoaks newcomer Dilly arrives to destroy Ethan and Sienna . 3 July 2023.
- Web site: Hollyoaks casts Vicky Grant's brother for new storyline. Zammitt. Erin. 24 November 2023. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 24 November 2023.
- Web site: Hollyoaks casts Iz Hesketh as mysterious new character in crash storyline. Cooper. Brenna. 3 January 2024. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 3 January 2024.
- Web site: Hollyoaks confirms gripping impostor storyline as Iz Hesketh joins the show. Kilkelly. Daniel. 15 January 2024. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 15 January 2024.
- Web site: Hollyoaks casts Safe actor Tyler Conti as newcomer Abe. Lewis. George. 15 January 2024. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 15 January 2024.
- Web site: Hollyoaks casts Brookside star Louis Emerick as Vicky's dad Donny. Kilkelly. Daniel. 2 April 2024. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 2 April 2024.
- Web site: Hollyoaks bringing back Patrick Blake actor in new role. . 3 May 2024.
- Web site: Hollyoaks casts EastEnders star Jonny Labey for Ste storyline. Kilkelly. Daniel. 4 June 2024. 8 June 2024. Digital Spy.
- Web site: EastEnders star Jonny Labey spotted on Hollyoaks set. Harp. Justin. 16 May 2024. 8 June 2024. Digital Spy.
- Web site: Hollyoaks bringing back Patrick Blake actor in new role. . 3 May 2024.
- News: Wehrstedt . Lisa . Will Mellor reveals family link to new Hollyoaks cast member . 29 November 2021 . . . 21 May 2021 . 30 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211130013333/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a36504714/hollyoaks-kiara-will-mellor-niece/ . live .
- News: Kilkelly . Daniel . Why Hollyoaks' beautiful diversity episode will be one of 2019's biggest soap highlights . 30 November 2021 . . . 4 February 2019 . 30 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211130013420/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a26132957/hollyoaks-diversity-episode-2019/ . live .
- News: Fitzpatrick . Katie . Swinton schoolboy lands a dream role in Hollyoaks - and he has a famous cousin . 30 November 2021 . . 28 November 2017 . 30 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211130013323/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/hollyoaks-diane-tony-ant-hutchinson-13967109 . live .
- 19–25 October 2013. The inside story with...Hollyoaks' Nick Pickard. TV Magazine. The News International. 42. 19.
- Web site: Hollyoaks confirms new story for Tony and Diane's children as roles are recast. Dainty. Sophie. 13 October 2023. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 13 October 2023.
- News: Chase . Stephanie . Hollyoaks fans are in pieces after heartbreaking Dee Dee episode . 30 November 2021 . . . 18 July 2018 . 30 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211130013426/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a861888/hollyoaks-heartbreaking-dee-dee-episode/ . live .
- News: Hewett . Emily . Hollyoaks EXCLUSIVE: Nikki Sanderson reveals she loves being an on-screen mummy . 30 November 2021 . . 23 January 2015 . 30 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211130013324/https://metro.co.uk/2015/01/23/hollyoaks-exclusive-nikki-sanderson-reveals-she-loves-being-an-on-screen-mummy-5029331/ . live .
- News: Jackson . Nick . Five-year Isabella Hibbert lands a role in Channel 4's Hollyoaks . 30 November 2021 . Bury Times . 6 September 2019 . 30 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211130013324/https://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/17886462.five-year-isabella-hibbert-lands-role-channel-4s-hollyoaks/ . live .
- News: Dainty . Sophie . Hollyoaks star Ruby O'Donnell wants a new romance for Peri Lomax...and a custody battle for Steph . 30 November 2021 . . . 15 June 2016 . 30 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211130013354/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a797903/hollyoaks-star-ruby-odonnell-wants-new-romance-for-peri/ . live .
- Web site: Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher reveals daughter has joined Hollyoaks . . Sarrubba . Stefania . 25 April 2024 . 26 April 2024.
- News: Glover . Patrick . Rhyl's Kyzo is a soap star at just 14 months old! . 30 November 2021 . Rhyl Journal . 30 August 2017 . 27 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190627205646/https://www.rhyljournal.co.uk/news/15769683.rhyls-kyzo-is-a-soap-star-at-just-14-months-old/ . live .
- Web site: We are very proud to announce that our baby Beau Bell will appear from tomorrow night as regular character 'Daniel' on 'Hollyoaks'.. 24 January 2017. The Drama MOB/The Drama MOB Management. 27 June 2019. Facebook. 28 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211128105005/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D1166855583421390. live.
- Web site: Daisy P. The Drama MOB. 15 December 2021. 15 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211215184114/https://thedramamob.com/tauri/model/475. live.
- Web site: The Drama MOB Management.
- Spotted #Cheeky #Twins #Phoebe and #Eric on #BritainsBestSoap #Hollyoaks #WellDoneKids #TeamDM
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- Web site: Twin Cake Smash . Emily Frances Photography . 16 December 2021 . 15 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211215184215/https://emilyfrancesphotography.co.uk/twin-cake-smash/ . live .
- Web site: Our Twins Star In HOLLYOAKS As Main Characters. The Drama Mob Management. https://web.archive.org/web/20200923185406/http://www.thedmmanagement.co.uk/2017/11/07/our-twins-star-in-hollyoaks-as-main-characters/. 7 November 2017. 23 September 2020. dead. 16 September 2021.
- Web site: Elliott P. The Drama MOB. 15 December 2021. 15 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211215184115/https://thedramamob.com/tauri/model/476. live.
- News: Harp . Justin . Hollyoaks' Liberty Savage terror as baby Faith is kidnapped . 30 November 2021 . . . 24 November 2020 . 30 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211130013418/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a34774412/hollyoaks-spoilers-liberty-baby-kidnapping-sienna/ . live .
- News: Patterson . Stephen . Hollyoaks spoilers: Diane Hutchinson gives birth to baby Eva in traumatic scenes . 15 May 2023 . . (DMG Media) . 16 June 2021.
- News: Lamacraft . Tess . Hollyoaks spoilers: SHOCK ARRIVAL! Ste Hay is rocked when one villager returns! . 3 September 2022 . . (Future plc) . 3 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220903214847/https://www.whattowatch.com/spoilers/hollyoaks-spoilers-shock-arrival-ste-hay-is-rocked-when-one-villager-returns . live .
- Web site: Hollyoaks reveals Abe Fielding's massive lie. Harp. Justin. 19 March 2024. Digital Spy.
- Web site: Hollyoaks confirms twist in groundbreaking Mercedes McQueen storyline never been done before in UK soap. Stephen. Patterson. 8 July 2024. 8 July 2024. Metro. DMG Media.
- Web site: Hollyoaks' Jamie Lomas to leave Warren Fox role. Rowan. Iona. 12 March 2024. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 12 March 2024.
- Web site: Major Hollyoaks legend axed after 28 years in 'gutting' wave of cast exits. Patterson. Stephen. 8 April 2024. Metro. Associated Newspapers Ltd.. 8 April 2024.
- Web site: Popular Hollyoaks star set to leave show amid string of cast exits. Anderton. Joe. 19 June 2024. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 19 June 2024.
- Web site: Hollyoaks star Ela-May Demircan tipped for exit as Leah Barnes. Warner. Sam. 9 August 2024. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 9 August 2024.
- Web site: Major Hollyoaks star confirms exit: 'I am very much unemployed'. Adams. Michael. 13 August 2024. Metro. Associated Newspapers Ltd.. 13 August 2024.
- News: Seddon . Dan . Hollyoaks casts former Coronation Street guest star as newcomer Beau . 7 September 2022 . . (Hearst Communications) . 6 September 2022 . 19 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220919225508/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a41095445/hollyoaks-casts-coronation-street-jon-paul-bell/ . live .
- News: Seddon. Dan. Hollyoaks casts former EastEnders star Glynis Barber in new role. 8 March 2022. Digital Spy. (Hearst Communications). 7 March 2022. 8 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220308004230/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a39349693/hollyoaks-cast-glynis-barber-norma/. live.
- Web site: Double Hollyoaks exit confirmed as death mystery is solved. Patterson. Stephen. 15 July 2024. Metro. 16 July 2024.
- Web site: Hollyoaks confirms Hannah Ashworth return as Emma Rigby reprises role. Anderton. Joe. 8 November 2023. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 8 November 2023.
- Web site: Hollyoaks star Emma Rigby to leave Hannah Ashworth role already. Lewis. George. 13 June 2024. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 13 June 2024.
- Web site: Anderton. Joe. Hollyoaks to air mysterious exit for Robbie Roscoe. Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). 16 July 2024. 3 July 2024.
- News: Harp. Justin. Hollyoaks casts Jonas Khan as new love interest for Misbah Maalik. 15 February 2022. Digital Spy. (Hearst Communications). 15 February 2022. 15 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220215001219/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a39080170/hollyoaks-spoilers-jonas-khan-zain/. live.
- Web site: Hollyoaks dedicates episode to Kirsty-Leigh Porter's daughter Penny-Leigh. Lewis. George. 28 May 2024. 28 May 2024. Digital Spy.
- Web site: Hollyoaks airs shock death in double exit episode. Harp. Justin. 20 May 2024. Digital Spy. 21 May 2024.
- Web site: Hollyoaks confirms second major character death in two days – and a third star exits. Patterson. Stephen. 8 May 2024. Metro. Associated Newspapers Ltd.. 8 May 2024.
- Web site: Hollyoaks kills off regular character at Cindy and Dave's wedding. Harp. Justin. 7 May 2024. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 7 May 2024.
- Web site: Anderton . Joe . Hollyoaks airs Sharon Bailey exit in latest episode . 25 April 2024 . . . 24 April 2024.
- News: Patterson . Stephen . Another Hollyoaks exit as star confirms departure: ‘It’s been a blast’ . 21 March 2024 . Metro. 19 March 2024.
- News: Harp . Justin . Hollyoaks confirms who Coronation Street star Lucy-Jo Hudson will be playing . 29 November 2021 . . . 21 May 2018 . 30 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211130013428/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a857711/hollyoaks-lucy-jo-hudson-character-revealed/ . live .
- Web site: Hollyoaks star Owen Warner announces exit from Romeo Nightingale role. Lewis. George. 31 January 2024. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 31 January 2024.
- Web site: Hollyoaks airs exit for regular character in streaming episode . Chase. Stephanie . 27 February 2024. Digital Spy. 27 February 2024.
- Web site: Evil Patrick Blake for Hollyoaks return as Jeremy Sheffield reprises role for big storyline. Lindsay. Duncan. 1 December 2023. Metro. DMG Media. 1 December 2023.
- Web site: Hollyoaks casts Izzie Yip as Honour's niece Shing Lin. Seddon. Dan. 25 November 2022. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 25 November 2022. 25 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221125111307/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a42066257/hollyoaks-cast-izzie-yip-honour-niece/. live.
- News: Dainty . Sophie . Hollyoaks has cast Talia Grant as autistic character Brooke Hathaway . 29 November 2021 . . . 23 April 2018 . 30 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211130013357/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a855401/hollyoaks-spoilers-cast-changes-talia-grant-brooke-hathaway/ . live .
- Web site: Hollyoaks star responds to surprise return in hour-long stunt episode. Kilkelly. Daniel. 15 January 2024. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 15 January 2024.
- Web site: Hollyoaks bringing in new regular Rafe for Sienna Blake storyline. Kilkelly. Daniel. 10 March 2023. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 11 March 2023. 11 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230311001425/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a43266798/hollyoaks-spoilers-chris-gordon-rafe-sienna/. live.
- News: Hollyoaks casts Ashling O'Shea as new love interest for Shaq. Digital Spy. 8 March 2022. 8 March 2022. Bacon. Jess. 8 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220308125510/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a39365573/hollyoaks-cast-ashling-oshea-nadira-shaq-love-interest/. live.
- Web site: Hollyoaks airs shock New Year return for Lacey Lloyd. Harp. Justin. 12 December 2023. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 12 December 2023.
- Web site: Hollyoaks casts Neighbours star Jemma Donovan for exciting new character group. Kilkelly. Daniel. 12 October 2022. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 12 October 2022. 12 October 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221012145916/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a41599207/hollyoaks-jemma-donovan-neighbours/. live.
- Web site: Hollyoaks confirms return for Claire Cooper as Jacqui McQueen. Sarkisian. Jacob. 27 November 2023. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 27 November 2023.
- Web site: Hollyoaks airs exit for regular character in Channel 4 streaming episode. Cooper. Brenna. 29 September 2023. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 2 October 2023.
- Web site: Hollyoaks casts The Traitors star Maddy Smedley in guest role. Warner. Sam. 8 August 2023. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 8 August 2023.
- Web site: Kilkelly . Daniel . Exclusive: Hollyoaks star Tomi Ade explains departure from DeMarcus role . . 9 June 2023 . United Kingdom . 8 June 2023.
- Web site: Warner . Sam . Hollyoaks star Gary Lucy returns to filming for Luke Morgan twist . . 18 May 2023.
- News: Patterson . Stephen . Two major Hollyoaks stars returning in tragic death story . 28 June 2023 . . (DMG Media) . 28 June 2023.
- News: Patterson . Stephen . Two major Hollyoaks stars returning in tragic death story . 28 June 2023 . . (DMG Media) . 28 June 2023.
- News: Patterson . Stephen . Two major Hollyoaks icons exit as huge shake-up continues . 29 June 2023 . . 29 June 2023.
- Web site: Kilkelly . Daniel . Hollyoaks star Tamara Wall confirms Grace Black was axed. 18 July 2023 . . Hearst Communications. 18 July 2023.
- News: Patterson . Stephen . Major Hollyoaks character dies leaving fans distraught . 7 June 2023 . . (DMG Media) . 7 June 2023.
- News: Harp. Justin. Hollyoaks confirms exit for major character in latest episode. 10 May 2023. Digital Spy. (Hearst Communications). 9 May 2023.
- Web site: Stephanie . Chase . Hollyoaks star Vera Chok addresses exit from Honour Chen-Williams role . . . 14 September 2023.
- Web site: Seddon . Dan . Hollyoaks star Jayden Fox speaks out after Bobby Costello exit . . . 14 September 2023.
- Web site: Sarrubba . Stefania . Hollyoaks airs teary exit for John Paul's son Matthew-Jesus . . . 14 September 2023.
- Web site: Warner . Sam . Hollyoaks' Serena Chen-Williams to make surprise reappearance after exit . . . 14 September 2023.
- Web site: Lewis . George . Hollyoaks airs exit for Shaq Qureshi as Omar Malik bows out . . . 14 September 2023.