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Stephanie Waring has announced her character Cindy Cunningham has been axed from Hollyoaks after 28 years.
The actress, 45, told fans on social media that she was 'heartbroken' after being told her long-running role was being culled as part of the cuts made for the cash-strapped soap.
Taking to Instagram Stephanie explained how show bosses had made the decision to axe her from the soap and told her two weeks ago.
She said that she was given the option to reveal she quit in a bid to avoid public 'embarrassment' of her being axed but insisted she wanted to be honest with her fans.
Sharing a highlights video of her 28 years in the role, Stephanie wrote: 'I can’t believe I am writing this and I have taken the last two weeks to process and come to terms with the shock of what I am about to say.'
Stephanie Waring has announced her character Cindy Cunningham has been axed from Hollyoaks after 28 years
'I am heartbroken to announce that my character of Cindy has been included in the actors reduction of Hollyoaks.'
She pointed out that she is the only original cast member included in 'the cast cull':
'As an actress obviously I understand there are no jobs for life but with my 28 years on the show I hoped that Cindy would survive the exciting revamp and continue into its new era, especially as I began playing her in 1996, making me the only original cast member remaining to be included in the cast cull, which I can only describe as gutting.'
'I was given the chance to say I had chosen to quit the show to spare me any embarrassment of revealing that I’ve been axed, which was very kind but I don’t want to lie to the fans who have followed Cindy’s journey for nearly 3 decades as I believe they know she nor I would ever have left the show by choice, Hollyoaks is in my blood and I have loved every minute of walking in Cindy’s heels.'
'I would like to add that I totally understand all shows evolve, so whilst I cannot hide my devastation I can only express my gratitude for my time on the show and respect the producers decision with no anger just sadness.'
Stephanie continued by saying she doesn't know her exit storyline yet but she has been told Cindy won't be killed off.
'I will relish every last scene I have left
