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Hollyoaks

Hollyoaks is a British soap opera that debuted on Channel 4 in 1995. Set in the fictional village of Hollyoaks, it follows the lives and relationships of its residents. Known for addressing contemporary and controversial issues, the show has a loyal fan base and has won numerous awards. Hollyoaks features a mix of long-standing characters and new faces, ensuring fresh storylines.

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Sacked Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn enjoys a bumper payday as she rakes in more than £1.5 million from her racy OnlyFans career

03/11/25 10:36

The actress, 44, who played Mandy Richards on and off for 25 years, was axed from the soap after an unnamed co-star logged a formal complaint, and bosses have since changed cast members' contracts to ban them from launching their own OnlyFans. But despite it losing her the Hollyoaks gig, Sarah has enjoyed a bumper payday from her raunchy content....read

Stephanie Davis fears she 'won't wake up from surgery' ahead of her breast implant removal and says she wishes she'd 'never of had them done'
02/11/25 19:55
Stephanie Davis has admitted she has been worrying she 'won't wake up' as she filmed herself in a new clip ahead of her breast implants removal on Sunday.
Brookside's most UNHINGED storylines as soap returns with blood-soaked Hollyoaks crossover - including incest romp that sparked mass complaints, a murderous schoolboy and even a plague
02/11/25 16:43
Following the release of the one-off Brookside and Hollyoaks crossover episode, soap fans have been reflecting on some of Brookside's most controversial storylines.
Ex-Hollyoaks star Stephanie Waring, 47, reveals she's had her breast implants removed due to 'debilitating' menopause symptoms
31/10/25 14:43
The actress, 47, who starred in the Channel 4 soap from 1996 to 2024 as Cindy Cunningham, shared an update from her hospital bed ahead of the surgery.
Former Hollyoaks and Emmerdale star moves to the US as she releases new country music video - and reveals if she will ever return to acting
31/10/25 10:14
UK country sensation Twinnie has today released the music video for her new song Don't Need A Cowboy.
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Hollyoaks star Ali Bastian says she is feeling 'more like me after a very long time' following breast cancer battle as she glams up for Westlife concert
30/10/25 18:19
The former Hollyoaks star looked radiant as she dressed up for a night with old co-stars Jodi Albert and Carley Stenson to see the band's Royal Albert Hall performance in London.
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Hollyoaks bombarded with Ofcom complaints after harrowing rape and murder scenes in darkest episode to date leave viewers up in arms
30/10/25 09:51
The soap featured rape and murder scenes last week, with a bloodbath that got off to a shocking start when serial killer Jez Blake was sucked into a plane propellor.
Where are the original cast of Hollyoaks now? A look at the stars' lives as the legendary Channel 4 soap celebrates milestone 30th anniversary
25/10/25 11:58
Hollyoaks is celebrating it's milestone 30th anniversary on air this week, after launching on screens for the very first time in 1995.
Hollyoaks airs darkest scenes EVER as characters raped, shot and sucked into plane propellers in stomach-churning soap bloodbath
23/10/25 15:14
Hollyoaks took the Halloween spirit to extremes by airing an episode akin to a slasher horror movie on Wednesday.
Fans call for Brookside to return to screens after nostalgic crossover with Hollyoaks for its 30th anniversary celebrations
22/10/25 20:02
On Wednesday, Hollyoaks aired a special crossover episode with iconic Brookside characters to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
Duncan James finds love with a male stripper two months after his split from boyfriend of six years
22/10/25 14:01
The Blue singer, 47, is said to be dating Alexander Roque, a performer with strip show Forbidden Nights and has previously appeared on Britain's Got Talent.
Jorgie Porter, 37, admits she's struggling to feel sexy again after having two children and previously bagging Sexiest Female award
22/10/25 10:48
Jorgie Porter has admitted she is struggling to feel sexy again as she returns to Hollyoaks after welcoming her second child.
Coronation Street recasts character for FIFTH time after actor quits in major headache for soap bosses - and you're bound to recognise his replacement
22/10/25 09:13
The new actor makes their Weatherfield debut in the role this week - but previously graced the soap as a different character.
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Jennifer Metcalfe is reunited with her McQueen screen family as she joins glamorous Gemma Merna, Jorgie Porter and Chelsee Healey at the Hollyoaks milestone 30th anniversary celebration
21/10/25 10:59
The actress has become a household name since making her screen debut as straight talking Mercedes McQueen on the long-running show in 2006.
MAFS star Marilyse Corrigan is rushed to hospital for emergency surgery - as she is left on morphine and unable to walk following misdiagnosis
21/10/25 10:57
Married At First Sight UK star Marilyse Corrigan, 41, has been rushed to hospital with a burst appendix, leaving her in need of emergency surgery.
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Hollyoaks star Nick Pickard, 50, looks like he's barely aged a day after three decades of drama on Channel 4 soap as he attends milestone 30th anniversary celebration
21/10/25 09:10
The teen soap has somehow survived three decades of infidelities, far right radicalisations, predatory serial killers, baby swaps and gay conversion therapy since launching on in 1995.
As Footballers' Wives is set to reboot, a look at where the original stars of TV's most absurd show are now... with soap roles aplenty, Strictly, CBB, Love Island romances and voiceovers
20/10/25 23:59
Footballers' Wives is reportedly set to return for a reboot, 20 years after the original series of the beloved 00s show hit screens.
Hollyoaks' Stephanie Waring reveals playing Cindy Cunningham while battling mental health issues 'saved her life' as she admits 'I was so unwell'
17/10/25 15:42
The English actress, 47, who starred in the Channel 4 soap from 1996 to 2024, emotionally discussed what was like playing the iconic role for almost three decades on Scott McGlynn's podcast.
Soap star leaves fans open-mouthed as he reveals he's working as a builder - despite bagging roles on huge BBC and Channel 4 shows
15/10/25 08:01
The actor took to his social media with a video of him getting his hands dirty on a building site, revealing he'd been helping 'renovate a driveway'.
Byker Grove star looks unrecognisable as he reunites with his co-star nearly 20 years after starring in the children's show - can you guess who he is?
12/10/25 17:39
He was part of a huge children's TV show back in the noughties, where he graced the screen for four years.
Ex-Hollyoaks star Sarah Jayne Dunn outraged after venue 'bans' women's empowerment group over her 'borderline pornographic' pole fitness routine
09/10/25 18:26
Organisers of the event led by ex-soap star Sarah Jayne Dunne said staff at Alderley Park - a business and events venue in Cheshire - had objected to part of the private presentation.
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Coronation Street fans gasp 'I knew it was her!' as they spot character of 11 years in rival soap - when she hasn't even quit Weatherfield role
08/10/25 10:17
A Coronation Street star recently surprised fans by making an unexpected appearance in Hollyoaks. Dr Susan Gaddas has been a familiar face on the cobbles now for over a decade.
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Beloved Hollyoaks actor announces exit after the 'best years of his life' in emotional goodbye post - as co-stars react to losing iconic character after a decade of drama
07/10/25 15:57
Taking to Instagram on Monday, the actor said goodbye to Hollyoaks, praising his almost decade-long stint on the show as 'the best years of my life.'
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Paul Danan's will is revealed after star died aged 46 - and the amount he left to son, 10, he called 'my life, my world, my everything'
03/10/25 14:30
The Hollyoaks actor (pictured) was found dead on a sofa with the TV on at his home in the Brislington area of Bristol, on January 15.
Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson seen for the first time since horrific treadmill accident that left her hospitalised as she enjoys night out at the theatre
02/10/25 00:39
Nikki Sanderson was spotted for the first time on Wednesday evening following her horrific treadmill accident that landed her in hospital just last week.
Gary Lucy is 'desperate to see his daughter Bonnie' who he shares with ex Laura Anderson - amid claims she has bonded with his ex-wife Natasha over their 'shared trauma'
28/09/25 15:45
It was recently revealed that Laura, 36, and Gary's ex wife Natasha have bonded over their 'shared trauma' over dating the former Hollyoaks star.
Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson is rushed to hospital after treadmill accident rips 'several layers of skin' from her body
26/09/25 11:52
Nikki Sanderson was rushed to the hospital after a horror treadmill accident ripped 'several layers of skin' from her body and left her with a 'glued chin'.
Inside Soap Awards 2025 shortlist is REVEALED: EastEnders icons Steve McFadden and Lacey Turner dominate acting nods as a beloved category makes a surprise return
22/09/25 23:04
EastEnders actress Lacey, 37, who is set to leave the BBC soap soon, will battle it all out against Corrie's Vicky Myers, Emmerdale's Beth Cordingly and Hollyoaks' Isabelle Smith.
Sarah Jayne-Dunn shares gruelling tattoo removal pictures and describes it as 'the most painful thing I've ever done' before revealing brand new design
22/09/25 14:36
Sarah Jayne-Dunn has revealed she's had her first tattoo removed and confessed it was 'hands down the most painful thing I've ever done'.
Gary Lucy's ex-wife Natasha bonds with Laura Anderson over their 'shared trauma' as they brand the soap heartthrob 'worse than any TV baddie'
21/09/25 19:06
Gary Lucy's ex-wife Natasha has reportedly bonded with Laura Anderson over their 'shared trauma' amid the reality star's vicious feud with the actor.
James Sutton 'quits Hollyoaks after 20 years as John Paul McQueen' - as he prepares 'to leave acting for surprise career'
16/09/25 00:50
Back in January, the actor revealed he had signed a new contract to stay on the Channel 4 soap until 2026 - despite a number of cast changes amid its move to digital.
Gary Lucy furiously labels ex Laura Anderson a 'narcissist' who only wants 'to stay relevant' in battle over their daughter - after her swipe at fathers who 'hide their income'
15/09/25 15:29
The Hollyoaks star, 43, shares the tot with the former Love Island star, 36, whom he split from during her pregnancy.
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Legendary 90s Hollyoaks stars pictured on set as they reprise their roles for reunion scenes with co-stars ahead of Channel 4 soap's 30th anniversary
13/09/25 11:18
New snaps show stars as they filmed scenes for the Channel 4 show on location in Liverpool on Friday.
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Stephanie Davis reveals she 'cried every night for seven weeks' after traumatic split from ex-boyfriend just four months after their baby was born
12/09/25 23:39
The Hollyoaks star, 31, welcomed a baby boy Samuel in January and confirmed she had separated from her partner Joseph McKalroy shortly afterwards.
Hollyoaks star Jonny Clarke welcomes his first child as the former soap actor's wife gives birth to a baby boy
12/09/25 20:53
The former actor, 31, best known for his role as Bart McQueen on the Channel 4 soap opera, has kept quiet about the pregnancy over the last 10 months.
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Laura Anderson shows off her toned figure in a strapless bikini as she takes a dip in her £14k hot tub alongside footballer boyfriend Clark Robertson
12/09/25 19:52
The reality star, 36, showed off her jaw-dropping figure as she posed beside her footballer boyfriend Clark Robertson as they flaunted their expensive new purchase.
Rita Simons confirms she's quit Hollyoaks and teases explosive final scenes in emotional post
11/09/25 12:57
The actress, who joined the cast in 2024, confirmed she will be saying her goodbyes to the series, and has already filmed her exit scenes that will air this year.
Loose Women star Sherrie Hewson blasts 'cruel ITV cuts' and insists some viewers are losing a lifeline
07/09/25 20:45
Former Loose Women star, Sherrie Hewson has hit out at ITV bosses for axing weeks of the popular daytime show, branding the decision 'cruel.'
Two Brookside legends to reprise their roles for epic Hollyoaks crossover episode as Channel 4 soap celebrates 30 years on screens
02/09/25 10:27
The Channel 4 soap - which came to an end in 2003 after 21 years on screen - is returning for a special crossover episode to mark the 30th anniversary of Hollyoaks in October.
911 star Lee Brennan has surprised fans by announcing a major career move - and it's quite different to his 90s pop career
30/08/25 10:51
Lee, 51, posted a selfie on Instagram and proudly clutched his certificate as he showed off his achievement.
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Hollyoaks actor Rizwan Khan is found guilty of raping two women including one who was sleeping while he launched vile sex attack
29/08/25 21:31
Rizwan Khan, 40, was also found guilty of sexually assaulting one of his victims and slapping a child across the face, in separate incidents.
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Brookside legend Sue Johnston set to reprise iconic role after 35 years in historic Hollyoaks crossover
23/08/25 14:28
Brookside is making a sensational return to screens in a historic crossover with Hollyoaks - and soap legend Sue Johnston is leading the comeback.
Brookside child star is STILL acting 22 years after appearing in the iconic soap - here's the other shows he's starred in since
20/08/25 00:46
One of Brookside's most iconic child stars is still acting 22 years after his role in the famous soap, which is set for a surprise return this autumn.
Hollyoaks actor Callum Kerr whose 'mother was killed by her husband in murder-suicide' tells friends not to attend stepfather's funeral
19/08/25 17:27
Andrew Searle, 65, and his wife Dawn, 56, were found dead at their home in Les Pequies, south west France by a horrified neighbour on February 6 this year.
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Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson shows off her toned figure in tiny bikinis as she soaks up the sun in Majorca after quitting the Channel 4 soap
19/08/25 07:36
Nikki Sanderson showed off her jaw-dropping figure in eye catching bikinis as she posed for sizzling Instagram snaps during a sun-soaked Majorca holiday on Monday.
A beloved soap is 'returning to screens' after 22 years off air as show is set to make a historic crossover with Hollyoaks
16/08/25 16:46
A beloved soap is reportedly returning to screens after 22 years off air as it is set to make a historic crossover with Hollyoaks.
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Pregnant Hollyoaks star engaged just days after announcing she's expecting her first child as she reveals her mystery fiancé to fans
15/08/25 11:55
The star, 45, took to social media earlier this week to announce she was expecting her first child with a snap of her growing bump.
Jorgie Porter looks incredible in a beige bikini as she enjoys her final days of maternity leave in Marbella - before returning to Hollyoaks
13/08/25 13:50
The actress, best known for her role as Theresa McQueen in the long-running Channel 4 soap, showed off her post-pregnancy body as she hit the beach in skimpy beige swimwear.
Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe flaunts her toned physique in stylish navy blue activewear after hitting the gym in Liverpool
08/08/25 17:16
Jennifer Metcalfe flaunted her toned physique in a stylish blue activewear set as she left an afternoon gym session in Liverpool on Friday.
Jorgie Porter shows off her toned figure in a pink bikini as she holidays in Mallorca on the beach after announcing her return to Hollyoaks
04/08/25 07:50
The actress, 37, who gave birth to her second child eight months ago, flaunted her toned stomach in the skimpy two piece with yellow detailing.
Coronation Street star Anthony Crank gets engaged to partner Craig Lomax
01/08/25 23:24
The actor, 51, took to Instagram on Friday to confirm the happy news with his 17,000 followers.
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Actress is a dead ringer for Rita Ora after makeover can you guess who it is?
01/08/25 19:03
Modelling her own line of clothing on the streets of Manchester, she wore a cream blazer with a daring plunge neckline.
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What CAN I do about the ugly, lumpy veins in my legs? Top surgeon reveals the treatments that actually work... and the one to avoid
30/07/25 11:18
As an actor, David Tag is used to having all eyes on him, but there was one part of his body he was desperate to keep under wraps - the varicose vein which snaked from his groin to his knee.
Jet2 holiday voiceover star Zoe Lister reveals why she was actually left in tears after the aeroplane advert went viral
27/07/25 13:55
Scroll through any social media app this summer and you will be sure to hear one voiceover that has gone completely viral: 'Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday'.
What happened to EastEnders star Michael Greco? The actor who was voted sexiest soap male dated glamour models and once won $250k on a poker game after shooting to fame as Albert Square's bad boy Beppe
27/07/25 08:38
In 1998, Michael Greco, 54, first appeared on screens as Beppe Di Marco, who worked as a police officer, taxi driver and nightclub owner.
Hollyoaks star announces he is having his first baby with girlfriend after whirlwind romance
23/07/25 15:50
The actor, 36, who plays Nick Savage on the soap, took to Instagram to announce the happy news.
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Hollyoaks star Andy Moss ties the knot with boyfriend Mark Bennett in lavish Greek wedding as couple share loved-up snaps from the big day
22/07/25 19:55
The actor, who is known for his role as Rhys Ashworth in the Channel 4 soap, got engaged to Mark three years ago in Greece .
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Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Waring discusses being stuck in an 'endless loop' with bulimia during decades-long battle
22/07/25 11:35
The actress, 47, who played Cindy Cunningham on the soap, has struggled with the eating disorder since she was a teenager.
Hollyoaks actress Nikki Sanderson shows off her toned figure in a tiny bikini after quitting the Channel 4 soap
22/07/25 09:57
The soapstar was joined by her partner Anthony Quinlan on the trip, with the couple also smiling for a selfie in a separate post.
Davinia Taylor shares her shock at being mistaken for the Coldplay kiss cam woman as she's forced to deny she's having an affair
21/07/25 15:04
Davinia Taylor has expressed her shock at being mistaken for the Coldplay kiss cam woman who was caught cosying up to her CEO boss at the band's concert.
Hunky Hollyoaks star 'signs up to celebrity dating app Raya as he returns to the UK to find love'
20/07/25 23:20
A soap star has returned to London and is reportedly looking for love as he signed up to celebrity dating app Raya.
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Sarah Jayne Dunn unveils jaw-dropping 16-week body transformation as she hits back at trolls with empowering message: 'I've never felt fitter or stronger'
15/07/25 17:43
Sarah Jayne Dunn shared her incredible 16-week body transformation on Instagram on Monday, offering an inspiring message of self-empowerment to her fans.
Hollyoaks alum Steph Waring accuses co-stars of having stopped talking to her after brutal axing from the soap - and slams lack of support for cast after exit
15/07/25 14:12
Former Hollyoaks star Steph Waring has accused her former cast members of no longer speaking to her following her brutal axing from the Channel 4 soap last year.
Rita Simons reveals her surprise family connection to a VERY famous TV businessman as he trolls her over EastEnders 'comeback'
15/07/25 12:37
The soap star , 48, played Roxy Mitchell from 2007 until her character was killed off a decade later.
Martin Lewis leaves Cat Deeley blushing with VERY rude comment about his measurements as This Morning's viewer phone-in takes raunchy turn
15/07/25 11:38
Fans tuned into the ITV daytime show as Cat, 48, and Ben, 50, hosted their final week before taking their summer holidays.
No off-screen happily-ever-after! Georgia May Foote, Stephanie Davis and Danielle Harold lead slew of soap stars suffering shock splits
13/07/25 10:49
Soap operas are famed for their exciting romances, with the likes of Walford, Weatherfield, the Dales all seeing their fair share of explosive weddings and affairs.
Hollyoaks star ties the knot with her long-term fiancé in a lavish ceremony in Italy - three years after cancer battle
12/07/25 19:18
The actress said 'I do' in front of her closest family and friends at the very same location she and her husband got engaged in 2023.
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Hollyoaks actress looks unrecognisable 20 years after her first episode - as she praises soap for 'changing the course of her life forever'
08/07/25 16:05
The actress was first introduced to viewers in 2005, arriving into Chester as a tearaway teenager.
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Hollyoaks reveal dramatic moment iconic character returns after one year in unexpected twist
08/07/25 01:04
Hollyoaks have revealed the dramatic moment a iconic character returns after one year in a unexpected twist.
Inside Soap Awards 2025 nominations are REVEALED with iconic category set to make surprise return after six years
07/07/25 23:56
The nominations for the 2025 Inside Soap Awards have been revealed, with one category set to make a surprise return after six years away.
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Inside Soap Awards 2025 Nominations
07/07/25 23:55
Fans can vote online by visiting www.insidesoap.co.uk/awards or by filling in the voting form in the Inside Soap magazine.
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Hollyoaks actor Craig Russell reveals he 'nearly died' after brain tumour went undetected for 15 years leaving him suffering terrifying symptoms
07/07/25 15:02
Hollyoaks ' Craig Russell has revealed he 'nearly died' after a brain tumour went undetected for 15 years and left him suffering terrifying side effects.
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Love Island's Laura Anderson reveals she loves being a WAG as she gushes over her 'very sexy' footballer boyfriend Clark Robertson
01/07/25 23:45
Laura Anderson has revealed she loves being a WAG as she gushed that she finds watching her footballer boyfriend 'very sexy'.
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Hollyoaks hunk reveals he's married TikTok star in intimate wedding ceremony in Merseyside after five years of dating
29/06/25 19:39
Hollyoaks actor tied the knot with his TikTok star fiancée in Southport on Friday.
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Hollyoaks co-stars Owen Warner and Jason Donovan's daughter Jemma 'suddenly SPLIT after two years of dating'
27/06/25 16:41
The co-stars, who are known for playing Romeo Nightingale and Rayne Royce in the Channel 4 soap, went public with their romance in April 2023.
Huge Hollyoaks star 'QUITS show after two years - and will film final scenes for explosive exit'
24/06/25 23:05
A huge Hollyoaks star has reportedly quit the show after just 18 months.
Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe wears fitted leggings as she heads out for a walk with her rarely seen boyfriend
20/06/25 19:00
The Hollyoaks actress, 41, who was first spotted with Josh in December 2023, wore a pair of brown fitted leggings.
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Chelsee Healey watches in court as the father of her 15-month-old daughter is jailed for two years for role in 'wholesale' drug-dealing operation
19/06/25 16:49
The 36-year-old Hollyoaks actress was in court to see Eddie Rainford, 32 - the father of her 15-month-old daughter - sentenced for supplying large quantities of cannabis.
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Laura Anderson takes savage swipe at ex Gary Lucy as she spends Father's Day alone with their daughter Bonnie - after claiming 'co-parenting and financial support didn't exist'
16/06/25 00:38
The former Love Island star, 36, shares the 21-month-old with the former Hollyoaks actor, 43, who she split from during her pregnancy. After their daughter was born the pair briefly got back together.
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Hollyoaks star Ali Bastian recalls being cruelly mum-shamed on set by an 'older actress' following breast cancer battle
13/06/25 08:04
Ali, 42, who has daughters Isabella, 23-months, and Isla, four, said she completely 'froze' after one woman's comments.

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