[bbfan1991]

Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks this afternoon announced a raft of new signings as part of the show's overhaul.

Former The Bill actress Kim Tiddy joins the cast as ex-model and headstrong mother Heidi, the matriarchal figurehead of the soap's new family - the Costellos.

Heidi's former footballer husband Carl - played by The Chase actor Paul Opacic - arrives at the same time, along with their two children - ladies' man Riley (Rob Norbury) and his younger brother Seth (Miles Higson), who's desperate to prove himself to his parents.

[bbfan1991]

More soon.

[M X]

Cool.

[2k9david2k10]

Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks this afternoon announced a raft of new signings as part of the show's overhaul.

Former The Bill actress Kim Tiddy joins the cast as ex-model and headstrong mother Heidi, the matriarchal figurehead of the soap's new family - the Costellos.

Heidi's former footballer husband Carl - played by The Chase actor Paul Opacic - arrives at the same time, along with their two children - ladies' man Riley (Rob Norbury) and his younger brother Seth (Miles Higson), who's desperate to prove himself to his parents.

Meanwhile, as DS exclusively revealed last month, Phina Oruche joins as Gabby Sharpe, who finds herself in the village as she attempts to flee from her husband Phil (Andonis Anthony). Her escape is thrown into jeopardy, however, when she's knocked down and rescued by one of the show's regulars.

Gabby takes an instant shine to her suitor but as she struggles to cope with her two children Taylor (Shaun Blackstock) and Amber (Lydia Lloyd-Henry), she soon begins to question whether running from her old life was such a good move.

Ex-Waterloo Road actress Rachel Shenton turns up in Hollyoaks as wannabe glamour model Mitzeee, who's desperate to experience the high life Heidi Costello once had - but just how far will she go in order to secure her dream?

Finally, Alex Carter's return to the programme as Lee Hunter has been confirmed, as his screen counterpart makes his way back to the village in the hope of making a fresh start.

Speaking about the hoard of newcomers, series producer Paul Marquess said: "We can't wait for this huge new boost of energy exploding on screen. These exciting new characters join our fantastic core cast. Together they will ensure that 2010 will be a year to remember on Hollyoaks."

omgggg excitingggg

[bbfan1991]

Sounds interesting, glad that these new characters have been created can't wait to see what they get up to and wouldn't mind seeing a couple of old faces back although it's great they are using new people instead.

[2k9david2k10]

Originally Posted by bbfan1991

Sounds interesting, glad that these new characters have been created can't wait to see what they get up to and wouldn't mind seeing a couple of old faces back although it's great they are using new people instead.

i agree not like enders haha :P

[DrunkerThanMoses]

I hope theres a love intrest for Darren, hes the only bareable character on the show.

[InOne]

Josh Ashworth is such a crap actor.

[DrunkerThanMoses]

Originally Posted by InOne

Josh Ashworth is such a crap actor.

Well hes been axed so

[Stacey.]

Originally Posted by DrunkerThanMoses

Well hes been axed so

really?
Hes still in it though...

[DrunkerThanMoses]

Originally Posted by Stacey.x

really?
Hes still in it though...

I think their keeping him around for a while

Him, Suzzy and Neville ( ) have all been axed with only rhys staying.

Wish they hurry up and get rid of the twat

[bbfan1991]

Originally Posted by DrunkerThanMoses

I hope theres a love intrest for Darren, hes the only bareable character on the show.

I want him to end up back with Cindy for good this time but she's leaving for a while because the actress Stephanie Waring who plays her is pregnant.

[DrunkerThanMoses]

Originally Posted by bbfan1991

I want him to end up back with Cindy for good this time but she's leaving for a while because the actress Stephanie Waring who plays her is pregnant.

No, altough Cindy is another bareable character, shes a user and he deserves someone who will love him. I hope one of the new characters is the one for him. Maybe the guy who saves the footballers wife character is Darren

Plus she better suited with Tony.

[Stacey.]

Originally Posted by DrunkerThanMoses

I think their keeping him around for a while

Him, Suzzy and Neville ( ) have all been axed with only rhys staying.

Wish they hurry up and get rid of the twat

ah, i like them

[DrunkerThanMoses]

Originally Posted by Stacey.x

ah, i like them

Neville is funny, but the other two can go. Actually Im suprised how hot suzanne can be lol