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The Sun
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Hollyoaks star confirms exit as he breaks silence on shock goodbye just a year after returning
A HOLLYOAKS star has confirmed his exit as he addressed his character's shock goodbye. This departure comes just a year after the fan favourite made a shock return. 4 4 Charlie Clapham has again bowed out from playing Freddie Roscoe. Taking to Instagram following his final scenes, Charlie posted: "What a ride. "This isn't goodbye @hollyoaksofficial just a see you soon… Or maybe not, who knows!? Thank you for your kindness. Ciao 4 now." A fan commented: "What an absolute joy it's been having you back! Good luck with your next epic adventure Charlie!" Another shared: "Oh no and we'll miss you on our screens." Viewers watched as Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas) cornered Freddie while armed with a gun. The gangster wanted revenge after Freddie ensured a letter he'd written to Mercedes (Jennifer Metcalfe) never reached her. Hollyoaks killer to return after three years in shock recast He proceeded to intimidate his love rival into writing a suicide note. Warren also taunted Freddie by saying everyone in his life would be better off without him. Ultimately, Freddie complied and wrote a goodbye letter to "soulmate" Mercedes - who was crushed over his apparent death. The actor originally played Freddie from 2013 until leaving in 2017. From Hollyoaks to Hollywood James Corden played a caretaker in the early days of the soap. The former American TV host doesn't have much positive to say about his time on the soap, claiming it was "hell on earth." Since his short-lived time on the show he has gone on to bigger things including smash hit comedy Gavin and Stacey. Rachel Shenton joined the soap as aspiring glamour model Mitzeee Minniver in 2010. Over two years her character was sent to prison, got pregnant and had a number of romantic affairs. Since leaving Hollyoaks she has won an Oscar for best live action short film, The Silent Child. Rachel has also starred in White Gold and All Creatures Great and Small Emmett J. Scanlan played gangster turned anti-hero Brendan Brady. Emmett played the love interest of Steve Hayes, with their romance delighting fans until it turned violent. Since his departure Emmett has appeared in Peaky Blinders, The Fall, Gangs of London and even appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy Emma Rigby joined Hollyoaks when she was 15 as Hannah Ahsworth. Hannah's eating disorder storyline was the first of it's kind on TV while other plots included being caught in a fire, gangland drug dealing and running away. Since leaving the soap in 2010 Emma has gone on to star in ABCs Once Upon a Time in Wonderland as the Red Queen. Other roles include guest appearances in Death In Paradise, Ripper Street and Fresh Meat Nico Mirallegro got his big break with Hollyoaks starring as emo Barry 'Newt' Newton. Nico's main storyline in the soap was developing schizophrenia which culminated in a suicide pact. He left the soap in 2010 and went on to star in My Mad Fat Diary, Our Girl, Rillington Place, The Ark and Common, Penance, as well as the Mike Leigh movie Peterloo and was nominated for a Bafta for his role in period drama The Village. Ricky Whittle used Hollyoaks as a stepping stone to break America. He played one of the soap's resident hunks, Calvin Valentine, from 2006 to 2011 - when he was killed off at his wedding. After leaving the soap Ricky cracked America starring in teen drama The 100 and America Gods. He also appeared in Strictly Come Dancing in 2009. Warren Brown joined Hollyoaks in 2005 for a year as evil Andy Holt. His stint on the show consisted of date rape storylines and a crime spree, before eventually being killed off. After leaving Hollyoaks, Warren became a big hitter in TV playing DS Justin Ripley in Luther, as well as major roles in a number of dramas including Liar, The Responder, Homefront and Good Cop. Wallis Day played Holly Cunningham in the soap for years before leaving. In 2021 Wallis won the role of Batwoman in DC's series, taking over from Ruby Rose. Earlier this year, The Sun revealed Charlie would be exiting the soap again. A source said at the time: 'Charlie has finished his stint filming. 'He's hugely popular and everyone's really sad to see him go but the storyline is great and it was all planned out before his return. 'There's going to be a big send off for Freddie as the soap ramps up for a huge summer leading to the 30th later this year.' 4
Scottish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Hollyoaks legend signs up for huge new reality show on BBC after quitting soap
He's trading street brawls for saucepans in the hit cooking competition beeb deal Hollyoaks legend signs up for huge new reality show on BBC after quitting soap Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HOLLYOAKS legend Jamie Lomas has signed up for BBC's Celebrity MasterChef after quitting the Channel 4 soap. Jamie, 50, is best known for his long-running role as bad boy Warren Fox - but now he's trading street brawls for saucepans in the hit cooking competition. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas has signed up for Celebrity MasterChef Credit: Getty Filming has already wrapped, and insiders say viewers will get to see a very different side to the actor. A source told The Sun: 'Jamie was looking to do something where fans could meet the real him - not just Hollyoaks hardman Warren Fox! "He's actually quite good in the kitchen and he's really competitive too. It's already been filmed but he's not telling anyone how far he got.' Grace Dent will be judging alongside John Torode, replacing Gregg Wallace after he was accused of "lewd and inappropriate behaviour" on the MasterChef set. Jamie will join the likes of Love Island star Chris Hughes, Blue singer Antony Costa, Corrie actress Katie McGlynn and RuPaul's Drag Race star Ginger Johnson when the hit show returns later this year. The BBC has been contacted for comment. Jamie has also made headlines for his offbeat acting choices, including a divisive role in Jafaican, the Peter Andre-fronted film that raised eyebrows among critics and fans alike. While the soap star hasn't come under fire, Peter wears a dreadlock wig and puts on a Jamaican accent in toe-curling scenes. Jamie is set to appear in a film alongside Katie Price too, where he plays Jack The Ripper. And he's going to make a shock return to Hollyoaks, as excitement for its 30th anniversary ramps up. Jamie quit the soap last year after a stint spanning almost two decades. Kym Marsh gushes over ex husband Jamie Lomas' new baby after he welcomes daughter with new fiance Viewers watched his character Warren flee abroad after leaving Mercedes McQueen behind with her children, unwilling to force them all to live on the run. Jamie briefly returned last month for a flashback episode, which we were first to reveal But will return for ANOTHER short stint on the show, which will no doubt delight fans. A source told us: 'Jamie's returning for a limited stint later this month. "He loves the show and could fit it in so jumped at the chance. It will see "Warren return to the village in the present day but who will he come face to face with and what will happen? "It's definitely going to be a treat for fans.' Celebrity Masterchef Previous Winners The previous Celebrity Masterchef winners so far in the show 2023 - Singer Wynne Evans 2022 - Radio Presenter Lisa Snowdon 2021 - Gold-medal-winning Paralympian Kadeena Cox 2020 - YouTube star Riyadh Khalaf 2019 - Olympian Greg Rutherford 2018 - Actor John Partridge 2017 - Television presenter Angellica Bell 2016 - Real Hustle star Alexis Conran 2015 - Pussycat doll Kimberly Wyatt 2014 - Actress Sophie Thompson 2013 - Comedian and actor Ade Edmondson 2012 - Actress Emma Kennedy 2011 - Former England rugby captain Phil Vickery 2010 - Actress and presenter Lisa Faulkner 2009 - Presenter Jayne Middlemiss 2008 - Singer and actress Liz McClarnon 2007 - Actress and presenter Nadia Sawalha 2006 - Rugby star Matt Dawson 3 Grace Dent will be judging alongside John Torode Credit: PA
The Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Hollyoaks legend signs up for huge new reality show on BBC after quitting soap
HOLLYOAKS legend Jamie Lomas has signed up for BBC's Celebrity MasterChef after quitting the Channel 4 soap. Jamie, 50, is best known for his long-running role as bad boy Warren Fox - but now he's trading street brawls for saucepans in the hit cooking competition. Filming has already wrapped, and insiders say viewers will get to see a very different side to the actor. A source told The Sun: 'Jamie was looking to do something where fans could meet the real him - not just Hollyoaks hardman Warren Fox! "He's actually quite good in the kitchen and he's really competitive too. It's already been filmed but he's not telling anyone how far he got.' Grace Dent will be judging alongside John Torode, replacing Gregg Wallace after he was accused of "lewd and inappropriate behaviour" on the MasterChef set. Jamie will join the likes of Love Island star Chris Hughes, Blue singer Antony Costa, Corrie actress Katie McGlynn and RuPaul's Drag Race star Ginger Johnson when the hit show returns later this year. The BBC has been contacted for comment. Jamie has also made headlines for his offbeat acting choices, including a divisive role in Jafaican, the Peter Andre-fronted film that raised eyebrows among critics and fans alike. While the soap star hasn't come under fire, Peter wears a dreadlock wig and puts on a Jamaican accent in toe-curling scenes. Jamie is set to appear in a film alongside Katie Price too, where he plays Jack The Ripper. And he's going to make a shock return to Hollyoaks, as excitement for its 30th anniversary ramps up. Jamie quit the soap last year after a stint spanning almost two decades. Kym Marsh gushes over ex husband Jamie Lomas' new baby after he welcomes daughter with new fiance Viewers watched his character Warren flee abroad after leaving Mercedes McQueen behind with her children, unwilling to force them all to live on the run. Jamie briefly returned last month for a flashback episode, which we were first to reveal But will return for ANOTHER short stint on the show, which will no doubt delight fans. A source told us: 'Jamie's returning for a limited stint later this month. "He loves the show and could fit it in so jumped at the chance. It will see "Warren return to the village in the present day but who will he come face to face with and what will happen? "It's definitely going to be a treat for fans.' Celebrity Masterchef Previous Winners The previous Celebrity Masterchef winners so far in the show 2023 - Singer Wynne Evans 2022 - Radio Presenter Lisa Snowdon 2021 - Gold-medal-winning Paralympian Kadeena Cox 2020 - YouTube star Riyadh Khalaf 2019 - Olympian Greg Rutherford 2018 - Actor John Partridge 2017 - Television presenter Angellica Bell 2016 - Real Hustle star Alexis Conran 2015 - Pussycat doll Kimberly Wyatt 2014 - Actress Sophie Thompson 2013 - Comedian and actor Ade Edmondson 2012 - Actress Emma Kennedy 2011 - Former England rugby captain Phil Vickery 2010 - Actress and presenter Lisa Faulkner 2009 - Presenter Jayne Middlemiss 2008 - Singer and actress Liz McClarnon 2007 - Actress and presenter Nadia Sawalha 2006 - Rugby star Matt Dawson 3 3
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hollyoaks legend signs up for huge new reality show on BBC after quitting soap
HOLLYOAKS legend Jamie Lomas has signed up for BBC's Celebrity MasterChef after quitting the Channel 4 soap. cooking competition. Advertisement 3 Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas has signed up for Celebrity MasterChef Credit: Getty Filming has already wrapped, and insiders say viewers will get to see a very different side to the actor. A source told The Sun: 'Jamie was looking to do something where fans could meet the real him - not just Hollyoaks hardman Warren Fox! "He's actually quite good in the kitchen and he's really competitive too. It's already been filmed but he's not telling anyone how far he got.' Grace Dent will be judging alongside John Torode, replacing Gregg Wallace after he was accused of "lewd and inappropriate behaviour" on the MasterChef set. Advertisement read more on Jamie Lomas Jamie will join the likes of Love Island star Antony Costa, Corrie actress Race star Ginger Johnson when the hit show returns later this year. The BBC has been contacted for comment. Jamie has also made headlines for his offbeat acting choices, including a While the soap star hasn't come under fire, Peter wears a dreadlock wig and puts on a Jamaican accent in toe-curling scenes. Advertisement Most read in Reality Jamie is set to appear in a film alongside Katie Price too, where he plays Jack The Ripper. And he's going to make a Kym Marsh gushes over ex husband Jamie Lomas' new baby after he welcomes daughter with new fiance Viewers watched his character Warren flee abroad after leaving Mercedes McQueen behind with her children, unwilling to force them all to live on the run. Advertisement Jamie But will return for ANOTHER short stint on the show, which will no doubt delight fans. A source told us: 'Jamie's returning for a limited stint later this month. "He loves the show and could fit it in so jumped at the chance. It will see Advertisement "Warren return to the village in the present day but who will he come face to face with and what will happen? "It's definitely going to be a treat for fans.' Celebrity Masterchef Previous Winners The previous Celebrity Masterchef winners so far in the show 2023 - Singer 2022 - Radio Presenter Lisa Snowdon 2021 - Gold-medal-winning Paralympian Kadeena Cox 2020 - YouTube star Riyadh Khalaf 2019 - Olympian 2018 - Actor John Partridge 2017 - Television presenter Angellica Bell 2016 - Real Hustle star Alexis Conran 2015 - Pussycat doll Kimberly Wyatt 2014 - Actress Sophie Thompson 2013 - Comedian and actor Ade Edmondson 2012 - Actress Emma Kennedy 2011 - Former England rugby captain Phil Vickery 2010 - Actress and presenter 2009 - Presenter Jayne Middlemiss 2008 - Singer and actress Liz McClarnon 2007 - Actress and presenter Nadia Sawalha 2006 - Rugby star Matt Dawson 3 Grace Dent will be judging alongside John Torode Credit: PA 3 Jamie is best known for his long-running role as bad boy Warren Fox Credit: Lime Pictures Advertisement
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Another Hollyoaks legend to make shock return as soap ramps up excitement for 30th anniversary
ANOTHER Hollyoaks legend is set to make a shock return to the soap, as the excitement for the show's 30th anniversary ramps up. Fans will be thrilled to know that Jamie Lomas - who plays Warren Fox in the Channel 4 soap - is set for another comeback. 3 3 3 Jamie quit the soap last year after a stint spanning almost two decades. Viewers watched his character Warren flee abroad after leaving Mercedes McQueen behind with her children, unwilling to force them all to live on the run. The soap star briefly returned to Hollyoaks last month for a flashback episode, which we were first to reveal Now The Sun we can also reveal that actor Jamie will be making a comeback to the soap AGAIN. He will return for another short stint on the show, which will no doubt delight fans. A source told us: 'Jamie's returning for a limited stint later this month. "He loves the show and could fit it in so jumped at the chance. It will see "Warren return to the village in the present day but who will he come face to face with and what will happen? "It's definitely going to be a treat for fans.' Jamie is not the only legendary star to return to Hollyoaks, as the soap gets ready to commemorate 30 years on the box. Hollyoaks legend to make shock return a year after exit The Sun exclusively revealed how actress Gemma Bissix is making a shock return as the legendary soap villain Clare Devine later this year. And if that's wasn't enough, yesterday we also revealed that bosses at the Channel 4 soap have tempted Tom Cunningham actor Ellis Hollins to take on Clare. The pair have a brutal history with Clare terrorising then child Tom when she was busy fleecing his guardian, brother Max Cunningham. BECOMING A HOLLYOAKS STAR Jamie first joined Hollyoaks in 2006, before quitting in 2011. He made a bombshell return in 2016 and stayed for eight years, quitting again in 2024. The actor also appeared in spin-off Hollyoaks Later in 2011. Away from Hollyoaks, Jamie was a huge hit on I'm A Celebrity, and even made it to the final in 2018. The star is also set to appear in a film alongside Katie Price, where he plays Jack The Ripper. From Hollyoaks to Hollywood James Corden played a caretaker in the early days of the soap. The former American TV host doesn't have much positive to say about his time on the soap, claiming it was "hell on earth." Since his short-lived time on the show he has gone on to bigger things including smash hit comedy Gavin and Stacey. Rachel Shenton joined the soap as aspiring glamour model Mitzeee Minniver in 2010. Over two years her character was sent to prison, got pregnant and had a number of romantic affairs. Since leaving Hollyoaks she has won an Oscar for best live action short film, The Silent Child. Rachel has also starred in White Gold and All Creatures Great and Small Emmett J. Scanlan played gangster turned anti-hero Brendan Brady. Emmett played the love interest of Steve Hayes, with their romance delighting fans until it turned violent. Since his departure Emmett has appeared in Peaky Blinders, The Fall, Gangs of London and even appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy Emma Rigby joined Hollyoaks when she was 15 as Hannah Ahsworth. Hannah's eating disorder storyline was the first of it's kind on TV while other plots included being caught in a fire, gangland drug dealing and running away. Since leaving the soap in 2010 Emma has gone on to star in ABCs Once Upon a Time in Wonderland as the Red Queen. Other roles include guest appearances in Death In Paradise, Ripper Street and Fresh Meat Nico Mirallegro got his big break with Hollyoaks starring as emo Barry 'Newt' Newton. Nico's main storyline in the soap was developing schizophrenia which culminated in a suicide pact. He left the soap in 2010 and went on to star in My Mad Fat Diary, Our Girl, Rillington Place, The Ark and Common, Penance, as well as the Mike Leigh movie Peterloo and was nominated for a Bafta for his role in period drama The Village. Ricky Whittle used Hollyoaks as a stepping stone to break America. He played one of the soap's resident hunks, Calvin Valentine, from 2006 to 2011 - when he was killed off at his wedding. After leaving the soap Ricky cracked America starring in teen drama The 100 and America Gods. He also appeared in Strictly Come Dancing in 2009. Warren Brown joined Hollyoaks in 2005 for a year as evil Andy Holt. His stint on the show consisted of date rape storylines and a crime spree, before eventually being killed off. After leaving Hollyoaks, Warren became a big hitter in TV playing DS Justin Ripley in Luther, as well as major roles in a number of dramas including Liar, The Responder, Homefront and Good Cop. Wallis Day played Holly Cunningham in the soap for years before leaving. In 2021 Wallis won the role of Batwoman in DC's series, taking over from Ruby Rose.
