Hollyoaks legend QUITS soap after eight years on screens as she decides 'it's time to move on for good and take the leap'
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A Hollyoaks legend has quit the soap having decided 'it's time to move on' - bringing an eight-year stint to an end.
Chelsee Healey, who debuted as Goldie McQueen in 2016, is stepping back from the show.
She temporarily left the series for maternity leave in 2017 and 2024, but this time it's permanent.
A source told The Sun: 'Chelsee has decided it's time to move on from Hollyoaks for good.
'She's hasn't had a full time contract on the show for some time now.
'She's been doing other stuff on the side for a while – like Waterloo Road – but she's taking the leap fully now.
Chelsee Healey is set to bow out from Hollyoaks - having debuted as Goldie McQueen back in 2016
After Goldie's arrival on the show, she was joined by twin sons Prince (Malique Thompson-Dwyer) and Hunter (Theo Graham)
Away from Hollyoaks, Chelsee is also known for her role as Janeece Bryant in BBC school drama Waterloo Road
'It's a new start for this year.'
Prior to Hollyoaks, Chelsee, 37, portrayed Janeece Bryant in BBC school drama Waterloo Road from 2006 to 2012.
She made a brief return in 2023 and will soon reprise the role again, according to reports.
Last month, Chelsee was pictured with her boyfriend Eddie Rainford for the first time since he was released early from prison after being sent down for two years on drugs charges.
The pair, who share daughter called Cookie, were seen leaving Cibo Italian restaurant in Manchester and packed on the PDA.
In June 2025, Chelsee watched in court as he was jailed for his role in a 'wholesale' drug-dealing operation. He was sentenced for supplying large quantities of cannabis.
Manchester Crown Court heard how former Royal Marine commando Rainford, along with another man Jay Boyd, 28, had allegedly 'headed' an Organised Crime Gang (OCG) that dealt 'multi-kilos' of cannabis.
A source had previously told The Sun how he was expected to get an early release, saying: 'Chelsee has stayed with Eddie since his sentencing.
'She vowed to stay by him for the sake of their daughter and she is really looking forward to their future together. It won't be long until they are a happy family again.
'Chelsee feels like she will finally be able to move on with her life when he's out.'
A representative for Chelsee was contacted by The Daily Mail for comment.
Chelsee had tried to keep his identity a secret after they began dating, with only his first name being revealed to fans.
Last year, Chelsee took part in ITV show Dancing On Ice - but was the first star eliminated (pictured with professional partner Andy Buchanan)
She had previously described him as 'The One' and 'marriage material', saying she wanted someone who brought her 'peace and is drama-free'.
But Manchester Crown Court heard how he and Boyd had allegedly 'headed' an Organised Crime Gang that dealt 'multi-kilos' of cannabis.
Gwen Henshaw, prosecuting, described it as 'boutique' operation that involved selling various varieties of the drug, including 'Cali weed', 'Oreo Cookies' and 'Orange Cake'
She said police heard Rainford and Boyd discussing 'taking 33 per cent' at a Costa coffee shop and that taking '4.5' was a 'risk'.
Last year, Chelsee was named as one of the contestants on ITV show Dancing On Ice - but was first to be eliminated.
She joined the likes of Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave, The Traitors star Mollie Pearce, TOWIE's Dan Edgar and eventual winner, Coronation Street actor Sam Aston.
