Hollyoaks spin-off to make shock return this October – and it's going to be darker, sexier and more violent
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HOLLYOAKS Later is to make a shock return for the soap's 30th anniversary.
The series last aired in 2020 and is a post-watershed version of the Channel 4 soap.
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Jamie Lomas will be making a comeback for Hollyoaks Later
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Jorgie Porter will also return for the explosive Later episode
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Tisha Merry has also joined the soap for the upcoming episode - and beyond
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It is set to be darker, sexier and more violent for the new episode that will air in the autumn as part of the month long celebrations
And The Sun can exclusively reveal there's going to be a host of familiar faces returning for the episode - as well as some new.
The episode will see the return of Warren Fox and Theresa McQueen to the show as actors Jamie Lomas and Jorgie Porter reprise their roles.
And Coronation Street star Tisha Merry is joining Hollyoaks as series regular with her character Gemma debuting in the late night episode.
Jamie Lomas said: 'It's great to be back for Hollyoaks 30th celebrations and what better way to return than a Laters.
'Warren has been busy since you last saw him, wanting to rebuild his empire and start afresh after the heartbreak with Mercedes.
'We'll be filming a lot on location and they're pulling out all the stops so I'm looking forward to it.'
Jorgie Porter added: 'It's really exciting to be a part of Laters, I've been in so many over the years and they're always my favourite - hopefully I get a swear word this time.
'Theresa is scheming with an unlikely business partner and it's fun to see her living life on the edge again.
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'It's incredible to time my return with the Hollyoaks 30th birthday week too, I couldn't miss it.'
The last outing for the series aired in 2020 and saw the grisly end of serial killer Breda McQueen as her own son Sylver stabbed her with a knitting needle as she tried to burn Tony Hutchinson alive.
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