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The Irish Sun
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- The Irish Sun
Emmerdale's big Robert Sugden return falls flat as ratings are revealed – and it's bad news for the soap
EMMERDALE'S big return for Robert Sugden failed to impress fans - with ratings DROPPING from the previous night. The ITV soap's big comeback for actor Ryan Hawley six years was hoped to bring in a major ratings boost for the cash-strapped channel. Advertisement 2 The big return for Emmerdale's Robert Sugden failed to bring in big ratings Credit: ITV 2 Robert crashed his ex-husband Aaron's wedding in the hope of winning him back Credit: ITV However that failed to materialise with his return actually seeing viewers switch off. In fact the episode broadcast the evening before his comeback pulled in just over 3.1m viewers. By Wednesday, the day of Robert's big return - and despite Worst still - the next night that continued Robert's return saw a further 600,000 viewers switch off. Advertisement Read more on Emmerdale In contrast the first edition after A source said: 'It's not ideal for such a big moment to not pull in the numbers. 'Bosses expected a great deal of excitement from fans about Robert's return but it doesn't seem to have transferred into actual ratings. 'The so-called Robron coupling was seen as a previous heyday for the show to tap into - but the reality appears to be quite different. Advertisement Most read in Soaps Exclusive Exclusive 'With all the cuts ITV is having to make, people will be wondering if his return is worth it.' Actor Ryan, who quit the show in 2019, recently revealed he had been struggling for work during his six year absence from the show. Coronation Street and Emmerdale humiliated at British Soap Awards as rival soap wins EIGHT gongs It even led him to move to Brazil with his 'I've got to do things like All Creatures Great and Small , Miss Scarlet, Casualty and Silent Witness,' he told the Mirror. Advertisement 'I wasn't as busy as I would have liked, but that meant I got to be around my kids a lot, so I was very lucky.' The ITV soaps both
The Irish Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish 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 3 Iconic Hollyoaks character Warren Fox will be making a return to the soap Credit: Lime Pictures 3 The much-loved bad boy is played by actor Jamie Lomas Credit: Getty 3 Warren previously was seen fleeing Hollyoaks - before returning for a flashback last month Credit: Lime Pictures 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 Now The Sun we can also reveal that actor Read more on Hollyoaks 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? Most read in Soaps "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 And if that's wasn't enough, yesterday we also revealed that bosses at the 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, 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 Since his short-lived time on the show he has gone on to bigger things including smash hit comedy 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 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 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 Nico Mirallegro got his big break with Hollyoaks starring as emo Barry 'Newt' Newton. 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. 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, Wallis Day played Holly Cunningham in the soap for years before leaving. In 2021
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Iconic Hollyoaks star set to return for clash with returning nemesis after 21 years on the soap
ONE of Hollyoaks' most beloved characters are making a shock comeback to face off against their nemesis more than a year after leaving the soap. The Sun exclusively revealed how actress 2 Clare Devine is making a shock return later this year 2 Now bosses are bringing back her victim Tom Cunningham for a major rematch Credit: Channel 4 And now it can be 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. In dark scenes Claire had Tom locked up while she drugged Max. She even faked Tom's death to get a drugged Max to jump into an icy lake in an effort to kill him and take his fortune for herself. Read more on Hollyoaks A source said: 'Tom is a huge fan favourite and was a major part of Clare's first years in Hollyoaks - but now he's not a little boy anymore. 'Clare might have had the upper hand before but not anymore. 'It was a no brainer to revisit the battle and have a rematch. Bosses are really excited to have Gemma and Ellis back. 'Ellis' stint will be part of the run up to the big 30th anniversary in October and there are huge plans underway for it.' Most read in Soaps It's been a huge year for Hollyoaks having last year been forced to cut its episodes down to three per week. However it has proved a major success for the show under the direction of executive producer Hannah Cheers. Clare Devine returns to the village The move to streaming first has seen a 23 per cent increase in total viewership and a whopping 71 per cent up per episode. Louise Donald, Commissioning Executive for Channel 4 Drama, Hollyoaks says: 'We are delighted with how well the audience has embraced the new format. 'It's testament to Hannah's vision for the show, the amazing storylines and performances. From Hollyoaks to Hollywood James Corden played a caretaker in the early days of the soap. The former Since his short-lived time on the show he has gone on to bigger things including smash hit comedy 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 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 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 Nico Mirallegro got his big break with Hollyoaks starring as emo Barry 'Newt' Newton. 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. 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, Wallis Day played Holly Cunningham in the soap for years before leaving. In 2021 'As Hollyoaks celebrates its 30th anniversary it's fantastic to see the show continue to tackle important social issues whilst keeping viewers entertained.' Hollyoaks have been contacted for comment.
The Irish Sun
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hollyoaks star exits soap a year after dramatic return – and he's already filmed his final scenes
A MAJOR Hollyoaks star has left the soap - and he's already filmed his final scenes. The actor made a shock comeback just over a year ago but has now decided to bow out of the Channel 4 soap and spread his wings. Advertisement 2 Actor Charlie Clapham has left Hollyoaks - and he's already filmed his final scenes Credit: Getty 2 Freddie's marriage to Grace wasn't all that it seemed Charlie Clapham first played Freddie Roscoe first arrived in the village in 2013 and stayed for four years before leaving the show. Last year he made a shock return alongside Tamara Wall as villain Grace Black as his wife. Freddie quickly cheated on Grace with Vicky Grant, and again Mercedes McQueen. He is plotting to bring down Grace but he has no idea she's got his brother Robbie chained up in a basement somewhere. Advertisement Read more on Hollyoaks The storyline is set to come to an explosive head later this year and it will lead to actor Charlie's exit. A source said: '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.' Advertisement Most read in TV A Hollyoaks spokeswoman declined to comment. Last week the soap also said goodbye to Nikki Sanderson after 12 years playing Maxine Minniver. Watch as Hollyoaks' Mercedes McQueen takes revenge on Grace Black in explosive new soap trailer_1 Breaking her silence on her exit, she said: 'My proudest moments have to be the domestic violence storyline with Jeremy Sheffield , and of course, the phenomenal episode that was The Long Walk Home, both working in conjunction with government's campaigns to help, protect and save vulnerable people living these horrendous experiences. 'I will miss her and the show so much, but most of all I will miss the extraordinary people who work at Lime Pictures, they are the heartbeat of the show. Advertisement From Hollyoaks to Hollywood James Corden played a caretaker in the early days of the soap. The former Since his short-lived time on the show he has gone on to bigger things including smash hit comedy 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 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 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 Nico Mirallegro got his big break with Hollyoaks starring as emo Barry 'Newt' Newton. 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. 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, Wallis Day played Holly Cunningham in the soap for years before leaving. In 2021 'They don't get the praise they deserve. Hollyoaks can sometimes be given a hard time, but I can honestly say I have spent over a decade working with some of the most talented, creative, kind people. 'Thank you to you all, it's been an honour working with you.'
