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'Hollyoaks' Kieron Richardson interview: 'Ste's future is explosive'

Hollyoaks fans may have seen the end of 'Stendan' earlier this year, but producers are keeping Ste Hay at the centre of the show with a dark new direction for the character.

Viewers have seen Ste return to drug dealing in recent weeks and he looks likely to be involved in even more trouble in upcoming episodes as he starts associating with returning bad boy Trevor Royle (Greg Wood).

Digital Spy recently caught up with Kieron Richardson, who plays Ste, to hear about his alter ego's future and his reaction to winning the 'Best On-Screen Partnership' prize with Emmett Scanlan at the British Soap Awards.

Congratulations on the British Soap Award win! How did it feel to claim the prize on the night?
"It really didn't feel real at first! When I started watching the clips of everyone else in the category, I thought, 'Maybe we haven't got this!' I was completely shocked when we were announced as the winners, and I think you could see that from my reaction.

"I imagined that it would feel horrible to go up on stage, because you're so nervous in that situation and your legs are shaking, but I actually loved it! I couldn't believe it. It was also nice that me and Emmett got to share that moment as our last ever Hollyoaks thing."

The 'On-Screen Partnership' prize was panel-voted, so had you given any thought beforehand that they might have liked Stendan?
"I hadn't, because we'd been up for the award before two years ago and we didn't get it. With Emmett going and the storyline moving on, our on-screen partnership had ended so I wondered whether that would count against us, too. Secretly I'd thought we might not win it!"

How have the five Soap Award wins affected the atmosphere on set?
"I think it's just a really positive atmosphere on set at the moment. We work just as hard as the other soaps, if not harder because we film single-camera and always have a lot of continuity to think about. We've had such a busy year with stunt after stunt and massive storylines, so for us to win some awards at the end of all that has just been amazing."



After two and a half years working closely with Emmett, what's it like to not have him around anymore?
"It's just like any relationship that ends in real life - you just have to learn to stand on your own two feet. Emmett was a little bit of a crutch for me, but he's not around anymore so I'm having to find my own feet and work out what I'm doing with the character, as well as portraying what the bosses want me to with Ste. I can't get the advice from Emmett anymore, but I think I'm doing an alright job."

How do you feel about the recent change in direction for Ste's character?
"It's challenging, because I played Ste a certain way for so long, but now I'm getting new scripts and it's like reading someone else's lines. Ste wouldn't be doing these things if Brendan was there. Now that Brendan's gone and Ste is acting this way, it's like having a completely different job and a completely different character! His head is messed up because he's so lonely.

"Ste also has a new friend in Sinead, and her life isn't exactly a bed of roses either. With her problems and Ste's problems, those two characters are like a little atom bomb waiting to go off. Their stories are going to be quite explosive, which is exciting!"

Ste's fans seem glad to see his bad boy side back, so are you pleased with the reaction?
"I am, because it's also the little things that people are noticing. The way I walk and the way I talk when I'm playing Ste is changing slowly, too. I've been working on those fine little details and making sure that it's quite a slow change rather than a quick one. People are starting to pick up on it now and I've had a few tweets about it. We're doing it subtly, ready for what is to come."



Will the fans be shocked by how dark Ste's storyline is going to become?
"Yes! They won't just be surprised by how dark it gets, they'll be surprised by everything that's coming up in the story. Every time I pick up a new script, there's something that's shocking for me to read. I keep saying, 'I never expected that to happen!' Everything that's going to happen will definitely keep the audience on their toes. It should keep the Stendan fans happy too, because I'm still in the show and hopefully they still like me."

Now that Browning and Jim own the club and Ste isn't saving for that, what are his aims when he's selling drugs?
"I think all Ste wants to do is make money. In the back of his head, it's always to prove to Amy that he can do the right thing, even though he's selling drugs. Ste wants to be able to provide money to support the family."

Ste's drug dealing starts to intensify next week. What can we expect?
"Ste has come up with a little master plan! He starts selling pizzas from the deli, but instead of just getting pizzas, people can ring up and get a drugs delivery in with the pizza. Robbie's not around anymore as he's been kicked out by the Roscoes, so Ste ends up getting Jason involved in the plan instead.

"Jason isn't really aware of the full story as Robbie hasn't filled him in, so Ste sends him off on a delivery. Unfortunately, Jason ends up taking the wrong pizza - the pizza with the drugs in - to the police station, which just spells disaster straight away!

"Doug ends up finding out and then there's a massive fall-out between him and Ste all over again. They have a big bust-up at the deli."



Later on, Ste tracks down Freddie's supplier Trevor (pictured above). Is Ste aware of just how dangerous Trevor is?
"He isn't, but Ste is attracted to bad boys. In comes Trevor, which means that Ste is going to get involved in even more messy and dark stuff, which is going to be exciting. Is he going to be the new Brendan - who knows?"

Can Ste hold his own against someone like Trevor?
"No, just look at the size of him! Inside, Ste is petrified of Trevor and what he's capable of. But Ste can do some quite nasty things himself. I think he's going to be led up the wrong path…"

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'Hollyoaks': Kieron Richardson on Ste, Doug, Tony and more

Hollyoaks star Kieron Richardson recently caught up with Digital Spy to chat about the new direction for his troubled character Ste Hay.

If you haven't read the main interview yet, catch up here for Kieron's thoughts on what's coming up with Ste, Sinead and Trevor.

Here, we present some Soap Scoop bonus snippets from Kieron in the second part of our Q&A.

Are you pleased to be working with Steph Davis (Sinead) more?
"Steph Davis is a law unto herself! (Laughs.) She sings every five minutes and she's crazy, but she keeps it fresh every day and you just never know what you're going to get with her performance. She's very natural and I really like working with natural actors who you can just bounce off.

"Steph is great with that - she keeps me on my toes. Even judging by Twitter, you can see that she has a very colourful life, so she keeps it entertaining every day!"

Can Ste and Doug's friendship survive? Would they ever get back together?
"I think what's nice about their relationship is that because Ste is so messed up and he always makes the wrong decisions, Doug is a bit like his conscience. Doug is always there for him, but at the same time, how many times does Ste have to push Doug until he gets the message that Ste doesn't want to be helped? There is a storyline there with Ste and Doug, but we can't say what it's going to be just yet…"

Would you be for it or against it if Ste had a new love interest?
"I think I'd be against it. Ste isn't in the right headspace at the moment to start a new relationship, or start up an old one again with Doug. I think it's nice that Ste is doing his own thing now and he's got this new friend in Sinead. It's not all about love and angst at the moment, it's just nice, gritty storylines instead."



Ste has a long history with Tony, so could he get involved in the cancer storyline?
"Tony has always been a father figure to Ste and has dipped in and out of his life when Ste has needed advice or help. When Ste didn't know whether to go through with the wedding to Doug, he went straight to Tony for advice. I think when Ste does find out about Tony's cancer, it's going to knock him for six…"

The fans are wondering whether Ste will get a new shot for the opening titles, as the current one doesn't really suit the new direction for his character!
"You'll have to ask the producers about that! The titles are always awkward because we're staring directly at the camera, which we don't normally do. I would like to do a new one, because it does need a bit of an update."

Ste fans are also desperate for you to be in Hollyoaks Later. Do you think it will ever happen?
"I'm in my eighth year at Hollyoaks now, I've never been in a late-night episode and I'll probably never be in them! You never know, though!"

Would you like to see Amy and the kids back, or do you think that wouldn't fit in with the current storyline?
"Whether it fitted in or not, I would absolutely love to see them back. I get on with Ashley [Slanina-Davies] so well and love her to pieces. I absolutely adore the kids too, so I'd love them to be back. Whether it's now or in the future, I don't know just yet."

[bbfan1991]

http://www.waveguide.co.uk/hollyoaks.htm

New spoilers.

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'Hollyoaks' Alfie Browne-Sykes: 'Diabetes has shaped Jason'

Hollyoaks newcomer Alfie Browne-Sykes has admitted that portraying a diabetic character is a big responsibility.

The actor's alter ego Jason Roscoe has Type 1 diabetes and suffers a frightening health scare this week as he finds himself trapped in a car with his blood sugar dropping after failing to take his insulin.



Speaking to Diabetes UK, Browne-Sykes revealed the research that went into the dramatic scenes.

He explained: "I was aware of diabetes but didn't have a big understanding about it. I had some kind of idea of the symptoms and how serious it was but not a lot else. Since joining Hollyoaks, the research team has done a brilliant job of providing me with loads of information.

"Also, one of our directors, Paul Riordan, has a son with Type 1 diabetes and he's answered any further questions I've had. He directed the episodes with the diabetes storyline I'm doing this week, and that reassured me that we were spot on. I know it's important to a lot of people that we get it right."



The actor added that Jason's diabetes is a big factor behind him being so different to his four brothers.

He said: "In a way, I think his diabetes has shaped his character. He's grown-up for his age and the condition has partly made him who he is."

[bbfan1991]

That E4 episode was tense, the drama of Theresa threatening Dodger with a gun after Dodger found out someone had swapped the tape of Theresa confessing to killing Calvin on his visit to the Police.

Will then arriving in the situation and Dodger/him convinced Theresa not to shoot him and then when Theresa left Will showed Dodger his vile true colours and then they fought at Texas' graveside with Dirk turning up to stop them.

Mercedes and Dr Browning having fun in the car he brought her as a present and then getting stuck in it. Joe Roscoe was on hand to get them out!

Jason Roscoe missing his twin Robbie, who has left for a bit but is coming back (Charlie Wernham is having a break to film Bad Education) and then got locked in the car that Joe took back to the garage.

Sienna not happy about Patrick and Maxine's closeness again.

[Marcus.]

Originally Posted by bbfan1991

That E4 episode was tense, the drama of Theresa threatening Dodger with a gun after Dodger found out someone had swapped the tape of Theresa confessing to killing Calvin on his visit to the Police.

Will then arriving in the situation and Dodger/him convinced Theresa not to shoot him and then when Theresa left Will showed Dodger his vile true colours and then they fought at Texas' graveside with Dirk turning up to stop them.

Mercedes and Dr Browning having fun in the car he brought her as a present and then getting stuck in it. Joe Roscoe was on hand to get them out!

Jason Roscoe missing his twin Robbie, who has left for a bit but is coming back (Charlie Wernham is having a break to film Bad Education) and then got locked in the car that Joe took back to the garage.

Sienna not happy about Patrick and Maxine's closeness again.

yes it was like

[bbfan1991]

Mitzeee had a baby boy called Phoenix too, nice.

[bbfan1991]

I was rooting for Dodger when he started fighting Will.

[Marcus.]

Originally Posted by bbfan1991

I was rooting for Dodger when he started fighting Will.

aye will turn to the dark side

[bbfan1991]

She's a bold one for kicking Robbie out and handling five rowdy boys. Get to know Sandy Roscoe (Gillian Taylforth)>

Youtube video

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Hollyoaks interview: Don’t mess with Lindsey Butterfield!

Sophie Austin says she’s no pushover

All eyes will be on the Roscoe brothers over the next couple of weeks but fans have been warned not to overlook the pretty brunette in their clan.

Joe Roscoe’s girlfriend Lindsey Butterfield is very much part of the family.

And Sophie Austin who plays her says fans shouldn’t expect her to be a pushover just because she’s surrounded by men.

Hollyoaks’ latest recruit told SoapSquawk: "I would says she’s a feisty character.

"She’s a trainee doctor so she’s very determined and career driven.

"She’s grown up with all the Roscoe lads because she’s been with Joe for so long.

"Joe’s the love of her life, he’s got a rough part to him but she’s the one who controls that, she’s the yin to his yang."

Sophie has also revealed that Lindsey and Sandy, played by Gillian Taylforth, are thick as thieves.

She added: "Gillian and I are like best friends, she’s not the wicked mother* in*law.

"Lindsey’s grown up with the family so Sandy sees her very much like a daughter and she’s a second mum to her.

"It was Sandy who encouraged her to be a doctor.

"Lindsey’s very calm but you only have to push her once and the London side to her comes out!"

[Marcus.]

Originally Posted by bbfan1991

She's a bold one for kicking Robbie out and handling five rowdy boys. Get to know Sandy Roscoe (Gillian Taylforth)>

Youtube video

thanks for showing this

[bbfan1991]

'Hollyoaks': Anna Passey teases shock fire, Sienna Blake future

Hollyoaks fans get a horrifying glimpse of what Sienna Blake is capable of next week as she starts a fire at The Dog in the Pond.

When Sienna spots that Nancy Osborne (Jessica Fox) has passed out upstairs at the pub, she seizes the opportunity to expose the new mum's painkiller addiction, regardless of the danger involved.

Digital Spy recently caught up with Anna Passey, who plays Sienna, to hear more about the storyline and why this is only the beginning of her character's games.

It's hard to believe you've been on our screens for seven months already! How are you finding it at Hollyoaks?
"I'm absolutely loving it and I never want to leave! I can't believe it's been seven months already, as it's really flown by. It's great to have been so busy, so I'm really enjoying it."

How do you feel about playing such a complex character?
"It really is a dream - I feel like I've been given a gift of a part. Sienna is a bit of a villain, so she's quite exciting to play in that respect. I always think that the baddies are really fun roles to have. At the same time, I also think this is much more complicated than your standard, black and white 'baddie story'.

"Because the character is so complex, it's really exciting for me and whenever I get a new script, I'm always racing to the end of it to see what happens! I genuinely never know what Sienna is going to do next."

Did you always know that Sienna had these issues?
"When I first joined the show, the producers were very thorough with me when they explained the background of Sienna's character. I knew all about her upbringing and the problems she'd had with her family. But at that point, I didn't know the specifics and just how far Sienna would go in this storyline!"



Did Sienna start out genuinely wanting to be a friend to the Osbornes?
"I think Sienna's intentions have definitely changed as time has gone on. To begin with, Sienna really was just looking for a friend. She's had quite an unusual upbringing, because she's never really had any friends. Normally, most people learn how to socialise and form relationships with people as they grow up, but Sienna has missed out on all of that. She's only ever really had her father.

"To start with, Sienna didn't quite understand how the Osbornes worked. They're very different to her own family, but she was quite intrigued by them. I think Sienna genuinely started out wanting to be a really good friend to the whole family, but as time goes on and she sees that Nancy isn't appreciating what she has, that's when Sienna starts to turn against her. Sienna thinks Nancy is absolutely bonkers for not realising what she has."

How does the fire storyline at The Dog come about?
"Sienna is aware that Nancy has been having a problem with painkillers for quite a while. She's tried to be a friend to Nancy and support her, but her main concern is the baby. Sienna has grown up with a bad mother in her opinion, so she's worried that Oscar is now in the same situation.

"Sienna has been trying to support Nancy and guide her back towards being a good mum, but when she realises that Nancy is ignoring all of this and is still taking the painkillers, she's really quite angry about it. She wants to teach Nancy a lesson, and also open Darren's eyes about the sort of woman he's married to.

"Sienna comes in one time and sees that Nancy has passed out on the sofa again. Nancy has been doing the ironing, so Sienna quite calmly walks over and puts the iron hot-side-down on one of Oscar's baby-grows. She effectively sets fire to The Dog flat!"





What was it like to film these scenes?
"It was so exciting! I've never filmed a fire before, so it was quite fun to see how they set it all up. It sounds silly, but I was actually quite surprised that it was a real fire! To be part of all that was brilliant."

Does Sienna feel any sympathy for Nancy when her mother dies and she has to go to Canada for a while?
"At that point, Sienna is thinking more selfishly. She's just pulled this stunt with the fire and made Darren aware of who he's married to, so she feels like she's achieved what she set out to do. However, when the news comes through that Nancy's mum has been killed in a car crash, it brings Nancy and Darren back together again.

"Darren instinctively wants to support his wife and take care of her, so on a selfish note, it gets in the way of Sienna's plans and schemes! I don't think she has much sympathy for Nancy in that situation."



Darren and Nancy are a much-loved couple, so are you nervous about how fans might respond to Sienna's games?
"I am so nervous! (Laughs.) Obviously everybody loves the Osbornes, and Darren and Nancy are a really sweet couple when they're working well. I think the problem is that the character of Sienna is quite a closed book. People haven't really got to know her yet, as when she first came in, she stood back and observed everything rather than showing too much of herself.

"It's only since Sienna has struck up this friendship with the Osbornes that she's started to come out of her shell a little bit. I think the audience are just starting to warm to her now, and they like the friendship between Nancy and Sienna, so I'm very nervous to see what happens when Sienna wrecks all of that! The audience might be very disappointed in Sienna after finally putting their trust in her!"

This is a long-running storyline, so are you excited by where things are heading in the long-term?
"Definitely! With it being quite a slow-burn storyline, there's lots of opportunity for me to create quite a complicated character. It's not as black and white as it seems, as Sienna has her reasons for everything that she does. It's quite exciting to know that this is going to go on for a while longer. We're going to see it through, and hopefully by the end of it, the audience will have a much better idea of who Sienna is."



Sienna isn't too happy to see Patrick and Maxine together either! Will she continue her attempts to split them up?
"I think people have been a bit confused by that to begin with, as people have even been asking whether Sienna is in love with Maxine! It's more that Sienna has grown up just with her father, and they haven't really had anyone else around. She's become so close to Patrick and is so used to having all of his attention on her, so now she feels a bit abandoned.

"When Sienna sees Patrick giving all of his attention to Maxine, she finds it very unsettling. I don't think it's going to be an easy ride for Maxine with Sienna!"

What's it like to have Jeremy Sheffield as an on-screen father?
"I absolutely love Jeremy and couldn't have wished for anyone better to play Sienna's father. I remember that I used to have a massive crush on him when he was in the Natalie Imbruglia 'Torn' video! If somebody had told me at the time that one day I'd be on Hollyoaks and he'd be playing my father, I would have literally died!

"Jeremy is great to work with and he's such fun. He always knows what he's doing, so he's such a pro."

How did you get into acting?
"I've been doing it since I was at school, really. I had a really fab Drama teacher called Mr Lewis, who really got me into it. I went off to university to study English Literature and Drama for a while, and then I went off to drama school.

"I've always had acting as my plan and have always been very much involved in it, but I've only been working professionally for the last six years. It's mostly been on feature film, theatre and commercials, so this is my first soap role and it's a whole different ball game for me. I'm finding it really exciting!"

Anna Passey is lovely and I think she plays Sienna well, her character is so intriguing and complex!

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'Hollyoaks' Mandip Gill: 'I'd like Phoebe's family to be introduced'

Hollyoaks star Mandip Gill has revealed that she would like her character Phoebe McQueen's family to appear in the show.

Gill, who has played Phoebe for a year and a half, admitted that she would be interested to explore her alter ego's past.



Speaking to Inside Soap, Gill said: "I'd like to see what happened to Deena and Graham, the horrible people who groomed her, and I think the audience would like to know that, too.

"We never got to see what happened after they were arrested, so it would be great to find out that they got their comeuppance. That might lead to the introduction of more of Phoebe's family. Getting a sense of her background would be nice."

Viewers will have seen Phoebe's mum turn up in the village last year.



Gill also revealed that she would like Phoebe to share scenes with some of the funnier characters on the show.

She said: "I'd like to have scenes with some of the actors who play the funnier characters in the show, like Joe Tracini and Jessica Forrest.

"I'd probably learn a lot of things from them acting-wise, and it would just be a really fun day."

I agree with the lovely Mandip Gill, it would be interesting to explore Phoebe's background more!

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'Hollyoaks' actor Tom Scurr on attack: 'I'm fine but I'd like apology'

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s1...e-apology.html

Glad that Tom is fine and too right that he would like an apology, but I cannot see the vile thug who beat him up doing it when arrested and faced with the consequences of his actions.

[Marcus.]

Originally Posted by bbfan1991

'Hollyoaks' actor Tom Scurr on attack: 'I'm fine but I'd like apology'

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s1...e-apology.html

Glad that Tom is fine and too right that he would like an apology, but I cannot see the vile thug who beat him up doing it when arrested and faced with the consequences of his actions.

he should as well

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HELLO! ‏@hellomag 3h
.@AydenCallaghan chats about his busy week and the Roscoe family's debut in our new @hollyoaks blog... http://bit.ly/10S54Ep #Soap #blog

Ayden seems a nice guy, it is good that The Roscoes have got mainly a positive reaction so far.

Those being negative already need to chill, they have only just arrived and need to be given a chance, if they dislike them later on then fair enough.

[bbfan1991]

Apparently there will be an Hollyoaks Later this year after all and they are filming it abroad.

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Theresa is a complete psycho!

Hollyoaks’ Jorgie Porter doesn’t rate Theresa as a girlfriend

Most men would love to have a bubbly blonde on their arm.

But Jorgie Porter reckons men should stay away from her feisty character Theresa McQueen.

In fact, she thinks Theresa is a complete nutter.



She told SoapSquawk: "She’s a bit psycho! "She’s one of those girlfriends who you split up with and the lad goes ’Oh my God, my ex is a psycho’.

"That’s Theresa, she’s a nutter!"

To prove her point fans have watched as Theresa pulled a gun on Dodger Savage this week.

The fuming lass wanted revenge for his secret feelings for Texas Longford.

Things may not be looking up for the couple but Jorgie says she hopes they can work things out.

She added: "I’d like to think there’s a future for Theresa and Dodger because Danny Mac is so lovely to work with.

"But I just don’t know.

"Theresa likes changing her men quite often and let’s face it, the ghost of Texas is going to haunt her and Dodger for ages."

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My boys will drive women wild!

Hollyoaks’ Gillian Taylforth lifts the lid on the Roscoe brothers

Gillian Taylforth has predicted that her five screen sons will drive the women in Hollyoaks wild.

The former EastEnders icon plays Sandy Roscoe, the brassy matriarch of Chester’s latest arrivals.

Welcoming five fit men into the village might sound like a good idea but Gillian warns there could be trouble.




She told SoapSquawk: "I think the boys are going to drive the Chester women wild.

"Let’s just say I’m going to be cooking a lot of breakfasts in the village and it won’t just be for the boys!"

She added: "There’s going to be a lot of tears and drama coming up.

"There’s a lot going on between the lads which I have to try and control, a clip round the ear happens quite a lot in the Roscoe house.

"On the whole we’re a very loving family and the boys are very protective of me as I am of them.

"We get on so well off screen too, there’s a lot of banter, I’m loving it."

Gillian is lovely and I am liking the Roscoes overall so far.

[bbfan1991]

Hollyoaks pictures: The Roscoe lads get naked!

They strip off to raise money

The Roscoe lads need cash - and fast.

So what better way to raise a few quid than to have a naked car washing session!

They give the Hollyoaks girls a thrill when they peel off in a cheeky bid to raise as much cash as possible.

And who’s the first person in the queue? Cindy Longford of course!

While it’s all fun and games to begin with things turn a little sour thanks to
Sinead O’Connor and Cindy’s daughter Holly.

Holly makes a few catty remarks about Sinead quickly gives her gobby pal a hosing down.

Pictures- http://www.soapsquawk.co.uk/news/hol...p#.Uap_CepwbIU

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Spoiler:

Doctor Browning attacks Lindsey!

http://www.soapsquawk.co.uk/news/doc...p#.Uap_tupwbIU

This is the start of the ghost Lynsey Nolan short return story. I like how they have deliberately named the new character Lindsey to mess with Dr Browning's mind and make him go crazy!

[Me. I Am Salman]

Yay I've missed posting here
I like the Roscoes so far.

[Jords]

New family are annoying, sort of drifting away from HO and havnt watched any of the other soaps in months bar the odd eps.

Need an interesting storyline.

[bbfan1991]

Originally Posted by Jords

New family are annoying, sort of drifting away from HO and havnt watched any of the other soaps in months bar the odd eps.

Need an interesting storyline.

Really? I have been enjoying HO, fair enough if nothing is interesting you atm.