Hollyoaks star Scarlett Bowman has revealed that filming the soap's upcoming explosion scenes was petrifying.

The actress, who plays school bully Maddie Morrison on the Channel 4 soap, admitted she was as close as the stunt performers to the explosion, MSN reports.

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The scenes see Bowman's character driving a mini bus that crashes into the venue of Cindy Cunningham and Tony Hutchinson's wedding, causing a huge explosion.

The 26-year-old revealed: "All the crew were put about four miles back behind cones, then the stunt double team were put about 10, 15 metres from the explosion, and then the sixth formers, including me, were the same distance as the stunt guys.

"I had to face away from this explosion and the director told me, 'Don't mess up your continuity, you have to leap away from the explosion', and I said, 'Yeah, yeah, don't you worry'.

"And then it explodes, and I can't see it, but I can hear this horrendous explosion, and I can feel this burning heat on my back. I just flew! I was petrified. The sound was immense."

Bowman has also spoken out recently about the feedback to her bullying storyline.

That preview looks fantastic:amazed:.

I actually don't mind Maddie that much tbh
Bart however I can't stand

Bart should leave... I see no way out for him even though we know that

Hollyoaks: Rhys and Jacqui split

'Hollyoaks' couple Rhys and Jacqui Ashworth will call it quits as the dramatic 'Enjoy The Ride' bus crash storyline comes to a head.

'Hollyoaks' favourites Rhys and Jacqui Ashworth will split for good.

Rhys' secret affair with bride-to-be Cindy Cunningham will be exposed in the dramatic 'Enjoy The Ride' bus crash storyline on the Channel 4 soap when he is forced to turn up at Cindy and Tony's wedding against his will - and actor Andrew Moss, who plays the love rat, says it is the last time the troubled couple will be together.

Andrew exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "'He's decided that he's ready to move on. Myra says she'll help him run away if he doesn't break her daughter's heart.

"She says, 'You need to go to this wedding with her', because she'd be mortified if he didn't turn up and then found out. Myra forces him to go to the wedding and they're both sat there - it's the last time that they're together as a couple."

The actor remained cryptic as to whether Rhys' plans will be foiled by the tragic crash, but revealed he is furious at his alter-ego for ruining his relationship with feisty Jacqui (Claire Cooper).

Andrew sighed: "As an actor, I'm really sad about it because we invested so much into the Rhys and Jacqui relationship. They were the odd couple that should have never worked, but opposites attract and they found common ground.

"He stuck by her though the rape ordeal, so to ruin it all by blooming cheating on her... I'm so annoyed at Rhys!"

Despite their relationship "definitely" being over, Andrew hasn't ruled out the possibility of the fan-favourite couple getting back together in the future.

He confessed: "I hope they get back together because he's in deep love with Jacqui. We've just seen it go stale and him fall out of love with her purely because of what she does.

"She's got such a big heart; she runs the McQueen house, she's taken in a stray, Phoebe, and she's kind of creating this little nest for them that Rhys isn't ready for. Maybe if it happened five years down the line... I'm holding out hope that one day they could get back together."


He could be bluffing and Rhys dies instead?:suspect:

'Hollyoaks' achieves best-rated Friday first look in two months

E4 managed its best Friday first-look ratings for Hollyoaks in over two months on November 9.

Maddie's attempt to kiss Jono ahead of his wedding to Ruby was seen by 554,000 - a 2.6% share - on the digital channel.

Channel 4's normal edition, which focused on the lead-up to Tony and Cindy's wedding, logged 964k (4.8%) at 6.30pm.

Enjoy The Ride storyline begins on Channel 4 tonight:), this will be an exciting week to see the crash and who survives/dies etc.

I can't wait to see this unfold.

I have found out that apparently survives:D. I just hope that does not die.

going to force myself not to look at those spoilers

Tony regained his sight back quick?

Unmissable episodes this week:).

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Naughty Rhys and Cindy:nono:, wait until Jacqui finds out.

Poor Tony too know he is aware of what them two were doing:(;).

I hope that Tilly is now finally starting to see what vile Maddie and co are like, she better not die.

Jono and Ruby:sleep:.

Ooh Tony confronting Rhys!

Esther seeing Maddie kissing Jono:o.

Rhys has behaved like an idiot, why has he reverted back to his sleazy ways? His character has been ruined and I would not be surprised if he is killed off, shame really but I have no idea still if that happens...

Nice Cheryl and Brendan scene:).

Ste and Doug are tedious together and I am not keen on him with Brendan either!

Lmao, I didn't even know they were related. Shows how much attention I pay to the show nowadays. :joker:

And that explosion looks a bit much doesn't it? It's not a James Bond film. :hugesmile:

'Hollyoaks': Carmel's troubles continue

Hollyoaks favourite Carmel McQueen continues to struggle with self-esteem issues next week as she is still adjusting to life with her facial scar.

The beautician, played by Gemma Merna, has found her change in appearance difficult to cope with since a tanning machine exploded in her face a few months ago.

Carmel's morale receives a much-needed boost in upcoming episodes when Nana McQueen (Diane Langton) returns to the village for a visit, and the pair are closer than ever after spending the summer together.

It seems that Carmel could be turning a corner when she later heads to Atwells for her first day back at work, but an encounter with Liam Gilmore (James Farrar) soon leaves her questioning herself all over again.

Liam flirts with Carmel when she first arrives at the gym, but when he looks closer and spots her scar, he can't help but visibly flinch.

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Carmel's confidence plummets after she notices Liam's reaction, but will he be able to make amends?

'Hollyoaks' Jennifer Metcalfe backs Mercedes, Browning pairing

Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe has claimed that her character Mercedes McQueen and twisted Doctor Browning are soul mates.

Mercedes started dating Browning (Joe Thompson) to make Riley Costello jealous earlier this year, but the pair ended up developing a stronger connection than they had anticipated.

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Browning is expected to make another appearance on the soap in the coming weeks, and Metcalfe told Inside Soap's Yearbook 2013 that she would be pleased to see him back.

Metcalfe explained: "For three years the scriptwriters tried to tell me Malachy Fisher was Mercedes's soul mate, and then they tried to tell me that Riley was. But I told them no, it's got to be Doctor Browning.

"He gives as good as he gets and I think that's really good for my character, especially when Mercedes has been involved with so many men in the village."

Mercedes is currently in a psychiatric unit after her attempt to frame Mitzeee Minniver for attempted murder was exposed. Upcoming episodes will see her face trial for her recent crimes.

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Asked whether Mercedes can be redeemed, Metcalfe replied: "I'm not sure if I can give too much away. All I can say is there's a really big storyline coming up - and I think the audience will be shocked by it."


I so agree, they were awesome in the short time they had together and a match made in scheming hell.

Mercedes trial then? I personally hope she gets out somehow and causes more trouble in the village, but first she must take responsibility for her actions.

Oh good I liked him, they need to make him a main character