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.
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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.
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