Esther Bloom's bullying storyline continues on Hollyoaks next week as a handful of her fellow sixth formers appear determined to make her life a misery. The student's latest humiliation comes when George Smith (Steven Roberts) asks his friends to help out with his new drama project, which is an homage to Roman Holiday. Lacey Kane's contribution is to bring along her sister Ash's motorbike for the short film, but when bitchy Maddie Morrison (Scarlett Bowman) is cast as Audrey Hepburn, Esther makes the mistake of trying to outdo her rival on the bike. While taking the vehicle for a ride, hapless Esther (Jazmine Franks) manages to crash and makes a fool of herself by accidentally flashing her underwear. It's not long before footage of the incident subsequently appears online… Later in the week, the teen group prepares (more)...
- 10/1/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
EastEnders star Hetti Bywater will be given the 'Best Newcomer' prize at tomorrow's Inside Soap Awards. The actress took over the role of Lucy Beale in January after producers decided to recast the character. > Coronation Street leads Inside Soap Awards 2012 shortlist Bywater beat Coronation Street's Natalie Gumede (Kirsty Soames), Emmerdale's Gemma Oaten (Rachel Breckle) and Hollyoaks actor Steven Roberts (George Smith) to win the award, voted for by readers of Inside Soap. The 17-year-old was said to be "thrilled" to learn of her win and looking forward to collecting her award at the ceremony tomorrow. "Hetti was so excited when she was nominated, so to have won has left her totally thrilled. She's worked hard over the last few months (more)...
- 9/23/2012
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Langford’S Picks And Pans
The L.A. Complex
Wow. I didn’t see that coming. Frankly though I have to admit I don’t quite buy Kal trying to kill himself. The character just didn’t seem like the type to take things in that direction. Still, it’s pretty compelling drama and Benjamin Charles Watson and Andra Fuller not only have terrific chemistry, but are very talented actors.
Their scenes together are very intense and I thought the moment where Tariq told Kal that he’d never be able to get involved with another man without thinking about the abuse he suffered to be quite powerful. This continues to be a really well done storyline and quite unique in that it features black gay men, which is sadly still a rarity on the gay television canon. I’m very glad this show is back and they’re continuing this compelling story,...
The L.A. Complex
Wow. I didn’t see that coming. Frankly though I have to admit I don’t quite buy Kal trying to kill himself. The character just didn’t seem like the type to take things in that direction. Still, it’s pretty compelling drama and Benjamin Charles Watson and Andra Fuller not only have terrific chemistry, but are very talented actors.
Their scenes together are very intense and I thought the moment where Tariq told Kal that he’d never be able to get involved with another man without thinking about the abuse he suffered to be quite powerful. This continues to be a really well done storyline and quite unique in that it features black gay men, which is sadly still a rarity on the gay television canon. I’m very glad this show is back and they’re continuing this compelling story,...
- 7/25/2012
- by Anthony D. Langford
- The Backlot
Hollyoaks star Hollie-Jay Bowes has revealed that she knows the identity of Lynsey Nolan's killer. The Channel 4 soap last week launched a whodunit storyline as Lynsey was found dead at her home following confrontations with a number of the village's residents. Speaking to Digital Spy at T4 on the Beach yesterday (July 1), show stars Mandip Gill, Steven Roberts, Georgia Bourke, Dylan Llewellyn, Abi Phillips and Jazmine Franks all confirmed that they are clueless over the storyline's outcome. However, asked if she knows who the killer is, Bowes replied: "Yeah, I do! I'm not telling you who it is!" As her co-stars expressed their surprise, the Michaela McQueen actress laughed: (more)...
- 7/2/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks and Company have teamed up for an upcoming storyline. Esther Bloom (Jazmine Franks) and George Smith (Steven Roberts) will become interns at the fashion magazine's headquarters, in a plot which will play out on screen next month. From Monday, July 9 to Friday, July 13, the Channel 4 teen soap - set in Liverpool - will relocate to Company's London offices. Victoria White, editor of the magazine, will guest star in the show as herself. (more)...
- 6/19/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks sixth former George Smith wrestles with his conscience in tonight's (April 18) episode as he discovers that Phoebe Jackson is responsible for the college fire. As the consequences of Phoebe's rash decision continue to play out, she leaves George (Steven Roberts) horrified by proudly revealing that she started the blaze to help him avoid his presentation. A shocked George immediately tells Phoebe (Mandip Gill) to stay out of his life, but their confrontation (more)...
- 4/18/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Langford's Picks And Pans
Maid In Manhattan
We’ve been following the coming out drama of Alejandro on Telemundo soap Dangerous Relationships for the past few weeks, but in the meantime another soap on the Spanish language network has introduced a gay storyline. It’s very different than the story being told on Dr. On Maid In Manhattan, Tito, who is a lawyer, recently came out to his boss Cristobal. His sexuality is an issue in that he’s shy and not very experienced when it comes to men.
Only in Oakdale do you not have sex with the hot boyfriend you’re in love with…
Perhaps that is why he so easily fell for the charms of Bruno, who is actually straight, but was hired by his current girlfriend (and the show’s bad girl) Sara to seduce Tito. To be honest, I’m really unclear as to why Sara wants to do this,...
Maid In Manhattan
We’ve been following the coming out drama of Alejandro on Telemundo soap Dangerous Relationships for the past few weeks, but in the meantime another soap on the Spanish language network has introduced a gay storyline. It’s very different than the story being told on Dr. On Maid In Manhattan, Tito, who is a lawyer, recently came out to his boss Cristobal. His sexuality is an issue in that he’s shy and not very experienced when it comes to men.
Only in Oakdale do you not have sex with the hot boyfriend you’re in love with…
Perhaps that is why he so easily fell for the charms of Bruno, who is actually straight, but was hired by his current girlfriend (and the show’s bad girl) Sara to seduce Tito. To be honest, I’m really unclear as to why Sara wants to do this,...
- 3/21/2012
- by Anthony D. Langford
- The Backlot
Hollyoaks star Steven Roberts has revealed more details of the dramatic ordeal ahead for his troubled character George Smith. George faces the darkest times of his life next week as he is held captive by evil human traffickers Deena (Sian Breckin) and Graham (Steven Marsh) once again. Roberts told Inside Soap: "It's been hinted at in previous episodes that Deena and Graham want to force George and Phoebe into prostitution. Their intentions become clearer [next] week, when Deena announces that a man called Mr Evans is coming to visit George - and it's obvious that they won't just be playing card games together. "George is terrified at the prospect. He's imprisoned with no way to escape." Despite helping Deena by betraying George, Phoebe (Mandip Gill) also remains a captive. Roberts (more)...
- 3/6/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks launches the latest dark twist in its homelessness storyline tonight (March 6) as Phoebe does the unthinkable and betrays George. George (Steven Roberts) is delighted when Phoebe (Mandip Gill) turns up at the Kane house unexpectedly, thrilled to see that she's safe and well. However, Phoebe seems to be acting strangely as she tries to convince George that they need to start sticking together again. Soon afterwards, Phoebe leads George away into the woods, claiming that she has tied up her dog Thunder there and wants to collect him. However, (more)...
- 3/6/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks' cast and crew successfully completed their sponsored sleep-out this morning (March 2) in a bid to raise funds for youth homelessness charity Centrepoint. As announced last week, the soap organised the challenge to tie in with its ongoing homelessness storyline, which recently saw teenager George Smith and his friend Phoebe struggling with life on the streets. Steven Roberts and Mandip Gill, who play George and Phoebe, were last night joined by a number of their fellow cast members as they slept out in the cold in the centre of Hollyoaks village at the show's base in Childwall, Liverpool. Laurie Duncan (Callum Kane), Hollie-Jay Bowes (Michaela McQueen), James Atherton (Will Savage), Tom Scurr (Barney Harper-McBride) and Rachel Shenton (Mitzeee Minniver) were among those who took part, along with stars from The (more)...
- 3/2/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks star Mandip Gill has revealed that her character Phoebe Jackson is in a desperate situation when she resorts to betraying her loyal friend George Smith. As first reported last week, sixth former George (Steven Roberts) will soon receive a nasty surprise as Phoebe returns and leads him straight back into the hands of evil Deena, played by Sian Breckin. Deena held Phoebe and George captive in dramatic scenes earlier this month. The pair eventually escaped but were separated immediately afterwards. Gill told Inside Soap: "George thought Phoebe had got away from danger after he found her friendship bracelet in the place where they used to hang out. "In reality, she's been trapped in Deena and Graham's house all this time. Deena has told Phoebe (more)...
- 2/28/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks bosses have announced that stars from the soap will host a sponsored sleep-out next week to raise money for homelessness charity Centrepoint. Cast and crew will brace themselves for a cold night on Thursday, March 1 as they sleep in the centre of Hollyoaks village at the show's base in Childwall, Liverpool. Hollyoaks stars are taking on the challenge to tie in with the drama's ongoing homelessness storyline, which recently saw teenager George Smith (Steven Roberts) and his friend Phoebe (Mandip Gill) struggling with life on the streets. Show chiefs have promised that the upcoming event "will deliver surprises and guest appearances" as Hollyoaks and Centrepoint aim to raise money throughout the night and beyond. Centrepoint's chief executive Seyi Obakin commented: "We're delighted that Hollyoaks village is (more)...
- 2/22/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks' troubled teenager George Smith faces fresh struggles next week as he begins to question his place with the Kane clan. George (Steven Roberts) recently moved in with fellow sixth former Callum (Laurie Duncan) and his family after life on the streets became too dangerous to handle. However, George doesn't want to intrude on the Kanes and his fear that he's outstaying his welcome grows when Callum's mum suddenly announces plans to move house. Amid the chaos of the move, things become more complicated when Callum's older sister Ash (Holly Weston) finds out the truth about why George is staying with the family. Just as George is wondering (more)...
- 2/14/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Hollyoaks newcomer Mandip Gill has revealed the first details of her role as homeless teen Phoebe on the soap. As reported at the weekend, Phoebe is currently sharing a squat with sixth former George Smith (Steven Roberts) as neither have anywhere else to go. Hollyoaks introduces Phoebe in upcoming episodes as George's fellow student Callum Kane (Laurie Duncan) discovers the truth about his living arrangements. When Callum later starts hanging around the squat, Phoebe becomes nervous - wanting him to stay away and stop interfering. Gill told TV Times of her character: "She's streetwise. Whereas George is new to all this, she has done it for a long time. While Callum is a good friend of George's, in her eyes anyone from the 'outside' (more)...
- 1/11/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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