Hollyoaks star says his return has been 'very eventful' and a 'rollercoaster' ... trends now
Charlie Clapham has opened up on his return to Hollyoaks, admitting it has been 'very eventful period of time' for the cast.
The actor is famed for playing Freddie Roscoe on the Channel 4 soap for four years, from 2013 to his departure in 2017.
However, he was announced to be returning to the show in January, making his long-awaited comeback last week.
Speaking about his return, Charlie confessed that it has been a 'rollercoaster' as it came during a number of huge changes to the soap.
The number of episodes airing weekly have been reduced, while there will be a time jump, and several cast members have been axed.
Charlie Clapham has opened up on his return to Hollyoaks , admitting it has been 'very eventful period of time' for the cast (pictured in 2016)
The actor is famed for playing Freddie Roscoe on the Channel 4 soap for four years, from 2013 to his departure in 2017
Speaking about his return, Charlie confessed that it has been a 'rollercoaster' as it came during a number of huge changes to the soap
Speaking to The Mirror, Charlie said that despite the upheaval, it was the right time for him to come back.
He said: 'There’s a lot going on isn’t there. It’s been great, it’s been a lot of fun. It has been a bit of a rollercoaster as well. I feel like every week there's a new announcement, someone is leaving or someone is joining.
'It's a very eventful period of time to be coming back to the show, but it definitely feels like for me the timing is right for a return, and I am exactly where I'm meant to be.'
However, he insisted that fans needed to stay tuned to see the 'dramatic' and 'surreal' upcoming storylines, claiming that Hollyoaks was going to be entering its 'Golden Era 2.0'.
He said: 'To see Hollyoaks at its glorious best. It's gonna be heightened, it's gonna be dramatic, it's gonna be completely surreal at times, but it's worth watching right now.
'Each week could be its own movie, each character coming to life in such a beautiful way and I believe now is the time to get in.
'Strap yourself in for the ride, because it's gonna be one hell of a rollercoaster. You have no telling where it's gonna go and I think it could be Golden Era 2.0 loaded!'
It comes after a number of cast members have exited the show, including Jamie Lomas, Owen Warner, Ross Adams and Jamelia.
However, he insisted that fans needed to stay tuned to see the 'dramatic' and 'surreal' upcoming storylines, claiming that Hollyoaks was going to be entering its 'Golden Era 2.0' (pictured on soap)
It comes after a number of cast members have exited the show, including Jamie Lomas, Owen Warner , Ross Adams and Jamelia (Owen pictured in 2022)
While Stephanie Waring announced her character Cindy Cunningham had been axed after 28 years on the soap on Tuesday.
The actress, 46, 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.
She explained how show bosses had told her two weeks ago and gave her the option to reveal she quit in a bid to avoid public 'embarrassment' but insisted she wanted to be honest with her fans.
Sharing a highlights video of her 28 years in the role accompanied by the Lady Gaga ballad Always Remember Us This Way, 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.'
'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' and added: 'Hollyoaks is in my blood and I have loved every minute of
