yeah i love trumps all

The fact Maxine even exists is a huge continuity error to me. :hugesmile:

Very pointless addtion really. She's one of those really really annoying characters that can't act. Hope she's not sticking around.

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'Hollyoaks' PJ Brennan talks wedding day disaster

Hollyoaks' Doug Carter is involved in some of the soap's biggest scenes ever next week as disaster strikes on the day of his wedding to Ste Hay.

Doug and Ste are sharing a joint ceremony with Tony Hutchinson and Cindy Longford, but all four characters and their guests face terrible danger when the sixth formers plough through the venue in an out-of-control mini-bus, causing a pillar to collapse and the roof to cave in.

Digital Spy recently caught up with PJ Brennan, who plays Doug, to hear about his character's role in the dramatic episodes.

How have you found being involved in this huge storyline?
"It's been fantastic. For Doug, this has been building up since March when his storyline with Ste began, and this is a culmination of everything we've been doing. There's been a steady build-up to this moment and it's been great.

"Filming the episodes was hard work and the location shoots were very long hours, because we had some terrible weather to deal with. But we all fought through it with a good attitude and it's been really satisfying to film. I've already seen little clips and I think it's going to be really, really good to watch. I was gasping and I know what happens!"

What was your first reaction when you found out about the crash?
"It's a really dramatic storyline, so I think all of us were very, very excited. It can be tricky, because although you try to be objective about the storylines, I'm probably someone who is very concerned about my character's welfare - I forget that he's fake!

"I was a bit nervous for that reason, but once we got the specifics, I could see that it was very solid material. I think it's a really good reflection of the direction that we're going in at Hollyoaks. We're going back to the show's soap roots and doing some big, bombastic storylines."

How long did it take to film the episodes?
"In terms of being on-location, it was a full week. I wasn't there every day, but they devoted two days to the actual stunts. It was 8am to 8pm every day and it was a full, solid week of being on location for the cast and crew."

Is Doug one of the characters in danger when the crash happens?
"He's definitely in danger! Anyone who is at the wedding is in danger considering that a bus ploughs through the venue, so he's certainly at risk. It also comes at the worst time possible, because there's a gigantic reveal between Ste and Doug just before the crash occurs. At that point, the secret is revealed that Doug has gone behind Ste's back to take out Brendan…"

When it comes to the big scenes, how much is genuine and how much is special effects?
"Well, they got a really good team of stunt doubles in, and we spent a few hours just watching them do their work. Obviously they're professionals and they're fantastic, so a lot of the human involvement in the accident is genuine. I know that there were a couple of injuries, so ask those stunt doubles and they'll tell you it was definitely human involvement!

"We did see the actual crash itself, and I think it looks fantastic given that it's a mix of real-life people and CGI effects. I don't think you can really tell when it comes to the special effects. It's a perfect blend. Hollyoaks have invested a lot of money and time into this storyline, and I think it's paid off."

As well as the stunts and explosion, are the episodes also emotional to watch?
"Absolutely. I had the hardest day I've ever had at work when I was filming this week of episodes. I've never had a day that demanded so much in terms of the depths of emotions I had to go to, but that was very satisfying as an actor.

"You can definitely expect big emotions because of the number of characters involved. It becomes very, very dramatic for many characters in the village. You'll have to tune in to see exactly why, but there's a lot that the characters need to work through, both before and after the crash."

Do you think Doug and Ste are getting married for the right reasons?
"I don't know! I just have to answer that by saying that I've enjoyed playing this storyline since its inception, because it's really complex and there's a lot of grey areas. From some of the reactions I've seen, a lot of people want to look at the story in black and white. They want it to be a fact that either Ste loves Doug, or Ste loves Brendan.

"I think what's nice about the story is that we're actually witnessing three people who are orbiting around each other and trying to figure out exactly what it is they feel for each other. All I'd say is that Doug would hope the wedding is for the right reasons. All Doug can do is hope."

Why does Doug go ahead with the scheme to get rid of Brendan?
"Doug's insecurities have been building and building. I try not to comment on my character's behaviour by putting a positive or negative spin on it, but Doug has decided that the best choice to make is to get Brendan out of the picture completely. Doug feels that his relationship will never be able to work until Brendan is removed.

"The choice he makes is to go and find Shawnee and use the police to bring Brendan down. That's interesting because in a way Doug is rejecting his own chequered history and past, but it's just a very tricky situation.

"It seems to keep happening that at very profound moments for Ste, Brendan shows up. There are moments where Doug loses his patience with it, and he can't do it anymore."

'Stug' and 'Stendan' both have very passionate fanbases. Do you think Hollyoaks has a tricky task when it comes to keeping both sets of fans happy?
"100%! I hesitate to even use the phrases 'Stug' and 'Stendan', because I think they distract from what we're actually trying to do in the show. They start to eliminate the actual story, which is about three characters, not two.

"It's great that people enjoy the storyline because that's why we make television - so that people watch it and enjoy it. But there are some arguments between the fanbases and I've seen some disrespect on both sides, so I really try not to get involved in that whole thing!"
Are you pleased with how the Channel 4 promo (above) for the episodes has turned out?
"I think it looks incredible. I'm pleased because I'm in it for more then 0.2 seconds! I've done two other promos where I was there all day, but I was in them for a flash! I think the bit with Scarlett Bowman, who plays Maddie, is the best moment in this one. I've watched that bit about a thousand times and I think she looks incredible in it.

"I love that the promo is all about the subtext. It doesn't really give anything away, so for all those audience members who think we're giving clues away like a Beatles album, I don't think we are! It's more artistic than anything else but it looks really good. I had a great day filming it."

Will there be a cast screening for the episodes?
"I hope so! I know that we did it for the Savage Party week, and I actually did enjoy that. I do watch myself as I'm my own worst critic, so I do like to go back occasionally to get an idea of what I need to work on, and what I think worked or didn't.

"I think everyone is 100% excited about this week and the atmosphere was really positive on set, so we should follow that through and celebrate together because what we've done for this week is a big achievement."

'Hollyoaks': Danny Mac teases Dodger's father debut

Hollyoaks star Danny Mac has revealed details of Dodger Savage's first meeting with his biological father Patrick Blake.

Last month, show bosses announced that former Coronation Street star Jeremy Sheffield had been cast as Patrick for upcoming scenes which see Dodger track down his long-lost dad.

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When Dodger finally gets Patrick's address in a future episode, he heads off to pay him a visit - bringing along Darren Osborne (Ashley Taylor Dawson) for moral support.

Mac told All About Soap: "Darren suggests he goes to visit Patrick and pretend to be gathering information for the census! Dodger's shocked when he first sees Patrick's house - it's huge with expensive cars on the driveway. It's the opposite to the place where Dodger grew up.

"As Dodger and Darren arrive at the house, they see a girl who later turns out to be Patrick's daughter Sienna. When Dodger meets Patrick, he's struck by what a decent, charming, handsome bloke he is. But when Dodger reveals he's his son, he doesn't get the reaction he was hoping."

The actor continued: "[Patrick is] adamant that his son Mark - which is Dodger's real name - is dead, because that's what Dodger's mum Anne told him years ago. It's an afternoon of bombshells because after Dodger proves his real identity, Patrick reveals Sienna is his twin sister."

Hollyoaks first announced the twin twist in early October and actress Anna Passey is playing the role of Sienna.

Asked where the story heads next, Mac explained: "You'll be seeing a lot more of Patrick and Sienna in the village in the next few weeks, as they try to build a relationship with Dodger. Suddenly Dodger has two families, so it'll be fun to see how it all plays out."

He added: "You're going to see him pulled in about a hundred different directions in terms of family. It's going to be a whirlwind for him - horrible, but very exciting."

That picture of Dodger is scary, its like he is staring into our souls

'Hollyoaks': Stephanie Waring expects sad Cindy, Tony outcome

Hollyoaks star Stephanie Waring has admitted that Cindy Longford and Tony Hutchinson's relationship may be doomed even if they manage to survive the soap's upcoming wedding day disaster.

The actress confessed that she cannot see a future for the pair as Cindy appears to have fallen for Rhys Ashworth (Andrew Moss) during their recent fling.

Tony (Nick Pickard) is set to find out about the affair within the next few days, but he goes ahead with the wedding plans regardless - secretly planning to humiliate Cindy by publicly exposing her infidelity at the ceremony.

In the end, a torn Tony opts not to go ahead with his revenge plan and the wedding proceeds without a hitch. However, when Tony spots Cindy preparing to run away with Rhys at the reception, he doesn't have time to react as the sixth formers' out-of-control mini-bus comes ploughing through the venue.

Waring told All About Soap of the scenes: "At the wedding, Rhys has decided to leave Hollyoaks and asks Cindy to go with him. Her head is saying stay with Tony, but her heart belongs to Rhys. She makes the choice to run away with Rhys, and Tony spots them - just as she looks up and sees the bus coming right for them!"

Asked what could happen if Cindy survives, the actress replied: "There'd be a lot of repercussions following her decision to run away with Rhys on her wedding day. She has a load of secrets. I don't know if she and Tony could have a happy marriage - I'm not sure they can recover from her leaving Tony for another man on their wedding day. It's unforgivable and the final nail in the coffin."

Waring also confessed that she regards Darren Osborne (Ashley Taylor Dawson) as the best match for Cindy, rather than Tony or Rhys.

She said: "They're soul mates and so great together. It would be brilliant to revisit that, even if they were just best friends - a 'will they, won't they?' story. I'd love viewers to be rooting for them rather than for them to just have an affair - that's been done too often before. There was something magical between Cindy and Darren."

'Hollyoaks' Nick Pickard: 'Tony should dump Cindy'

Hollyoaks star Nick Pickard has said that his character Tony Hutchinson should dump Cindy Longford if they both survive the upcoming mini-bus crash disaster.

Tony ties the knot with Cindy (Stephanie Waring) next week even though he knows she has been cheating on him with Rhys Ashworth (Andrew Moss). However, Tony faces more heartbreak at the reception when he spots that Cindy is about to run away with Rhys.

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As the mini-bus accident occurs immediately afterwards and leaves several lives on the line, viewers will have to wait and see whether Tony ever gets a chance to confront Cindy.

Pickard told Inside Soap: "Tony feels like his whole life is unravelling around him, and then the mini-bus comes crashing through the wall! He's gutted that Cindy has betrayed him, but all the carnage of the smash soon gets in the way."

He continued: "If Tony and Cindy survive, I hope he finally dumps her - because she's always mugging him off. People usually tell me to get rid of her! I'd like Tony to find some happiness at last."

Pickard added that he loved filming the dramatic crash episodes, which culminate in a huge explosion.

He said: "It was the biggest explosion I've ever seen in my life. I watched from a safe distance and I could still feel the heat. The sheep were two fields away and they raced off! We filmed on location at Knowsley Hall, which is a very grand setting for a big Hollyoaks disaster."

Mitzeee forgiving Maxine?

I like the Callum and Martha scenes, she is trying really hard to give up alcohol and I hope she is the one to take down Ally.

Random scene between Brendan and that girl:D.

Some spoilers for the crash week episodes, which are next week;).

'Hollyoaks' Anna Shaffer talks Esther, Bart crash antics

Hollyoaks star Anna Shaffer has said that she hopes Esther Bloom and Bart McQueen do not become scapegoats for the soap's upcoming wedding disaster.

The actress, who plays bride-to-be Ruby Button, explained that she can understand why Esther (Jazmine Franks) and Bart (Jonny Clarke) resort to desperate measures when her character's big day arrives next week.

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When the sixth formers plough through Ste, Doug, Tony and Cindy's joint wedding venue in a mini-bus next Wednesday (November 14), Esther and Bart have been chasing the vehicle in a last-ditch attempt to prevent Ruby from tying the knot.

Ruby, her fiancé Martin 'Jono' Johnson (Dylan Llewellyn) and the other teens are on the way to Gretna Green for the romantic ceremony, but Esther fears that her friend is making a terrible mistake.

Although faulty brakes on the mini-bus are the main cause of the crash, the dangerous behaviour of Esther and Bart is also a contributing factor.

Shaffer told Digital Spy of the pair's antics: "You'll have to wait and see whether Esther and Bart are blamed, but I do feel sorry for them because they were doing it out of the goodness of their hearts.

"Esther thinks it isn't right for Ruby to run off and marry Jono in secret, as she's doing it without permission from the Osbornes. Bart is looking out for his friend too, so it'd be a shame if they did face a backlash. They're doing it out of concern, but I think a certain amount of blame does have to lie with them!"

Shaffer revealed that she was delighted to be involved in the dramatic episodes, which will claim the lives of at least two characters.

She commented: "It was definitely long hours filming the scenes, but it was also absolutely amazing to be involved in. It was definitely the best thing that I've done since joining the Hollyoaks cast.

"We all got knocked about doing some of the scenes in the van. The day afterwards, I had huge bruises all over me and I was like, 'Oh my God, we did work really hard!' But there were obviously stunt doubles and dummies for the more serious stuff. It was hard, but it was definitely worth it."

Ste Hay in a coma after the crash:

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'Hollyoaks' Scarlett Bowman: Response to bullying story has been great

Hollyoaks actress Scarlett Bowman has revealed that she has received great feedback from viewers in response to her character's bullying storyline.

The 26-year-old - who plays teen bully Maddie Morrison in the soap - said that people have been in contact and told her that the scenes have highlighted the importance of tackling the issue in schools.

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"I've received tweets from people watching it saying it's bringing back memories of things that happened at school," she told MSN.

"I don't think some people realise this stuff does go on. Hopefully not to the extent that we've been playing on screen, because it's going to get a lot worse.

"It's such a meaty, interesting and exciting role to play but [Maddie] is one nasty piece of work, I have to say."

Bowman revealed that she had not been bullied herself, but had experienced isolated incidents where she felt she had been picked on.

"I did have one horrible experience, I think everyone does," she said. "I remember starting a new school halfway through my education and I absolutely hated it for the first two years."

She added: "I think girls are nasty, they can be really bitchy. I don't think guys have that bitchy streak in them so much. Girls are more manipulative - it's an evil world."

Next week, viewers will see Maddie and her fellow minibus passengers crash into the building where Cindy Cunningham and Tony Hutchinson are getting married. The explosive consequences of the accident have been described as some of the biggest scenes the soap has ever seen, with multiple characters' lives in danger.

She's 26? :shocked:

Yeah but look at Waterloo Road, lots of their Actors are mid 20's and are playing characters at school age LOL.

Lol. She looks the age she portrays so it's fine.
That can't be said for the actress who plays Holly though D:
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She doesn't even look her real age, 18, let alone 14

Hollyoaks is full of continuity errors

I remember when Ruby and Doug almost slept together Doug found her student card and it said she was born in September 1996, and at that time that would have made her 14, but she was said to be 15 :crazy:

And then a few months later in January she celebrated her 16th birthday :joker:

Also Cindy's half brother is Tom but it's like she doesn't even know he exists

the list goes on.

I think hopefully Bryan Kirkwood will sort out all these continuity issues out, although I have to admit that the episode quality has been better recently and I wonder if it was due to his involvement before Emma Smithwick's departure is announced.

I think ES' storylines are on air until March next year, but HO could still reshoot some scenes to make quick changes in a storyline if they wanted to as they have done before...

Yeah I remember when Sarah died, Frankie was seeing Jake in the but house and said "Stephs friend died", missing the fact that her son Craig was engaged to her at one point :joker:

Wasn't there a SL once where Cindy was fighting to look after Tom full time? Or that might've been Mandy LOL

It was Mandy

I've just catched up with this week and spotted what may be another continuity error :rolleyes:

When Jack and Frankie were talking about Ruby's parents, they said something about them being tied up and busy with work, but didn't Ruby and Duncan once mention that their parents were desperate losers who dedicated their lives to be on reality shows? Doesn't really sound like the same people :s

Has it ever been addressed why Ruby is black and Duncan was white? lol

I don't think Doug will die anymore, It'll be Rhys & Maddie/Jono I think

Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter has admitted that she sees herself as "an idiot" in real life.

The actress - who took part in the 2011 series of Dancing on Ice - said that she would never get involved in another reality TV show because she is too scared she'd embarrass herself.

I think I'm a big idiot in real life. I watched Dancing on Ice and thought 'Oh my God, I'm an idiot!'" Porter told The Daily Star Sunday.

"I hate serious stuff. If I'm in the green room and someone's laughing, I have to ask them what's funny.

"Me and Nicole Barber-Lane (Myra McQueen) are like two 5-year-olds, always messing about," she added.

"And my mum is even crazier than me. We used to go shopping and just lie on the floor - for no reason. I can't do that now I'm on telly."

When asked about her friend, ex-Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan's involvement in I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!, Porter said that she find the experience too "cringey".

"I'd forget about the cameras and embarrass myself," she explained. "I'd probably be trumping!

"I love Helen. I think she'll do well in there but Dancing on Ice was enough for me."

Porter - who plays Theresa McQueen in the Channel 4 soap - also revealed that she has considered life after Hollyoaks.

"The show is amazing at the minute," she said. "I'm not desperate to leave but I'm not desperate to stay either.

"Eventually I would love to do musicals or period drama. Something to challenge me and surprise people. But I'm happy at the moment."


I do like Jorgie, although I think Theresa has come to the end of the line now.