Former Hollyoaks star ‘lands new role on rival show Coronation Street’ – after being axed from Channel 4 soap
It appears that Jessica Ellis is said to have landed a part on Coronation Street, approximately six years following her departure from the competing program Hollyoaks.
Back when I was just a teenybopper fan in 2013, this stunning actress graced our screens as Tegan Lomax in that beloved Channel 4 soap. Fast-forward to 2018, and her captivating portrayal was cruelly snatched away from us, leaving me heartbroken for a character I’d grown so fond of.
However, it’s reported that the star will swap Chester for Weatherfield, as they’ve bagged a guest role on Coronation Street.
As reported by The Sun, it’s been announced that Jessica will take on the role of Brie, who shares a cell with Lauren Bolton, portrayed by Cait Fitton.
Recently, Lauren found herself incarcerated following her conviction for the murder of the abusive lawyer Joel Deering, portrayed by Calum Lill.
According to the report, Jessica isn’t going to be a primary character but is likely to make appearances in just a handful of episodes instead.
Initially, Jessica made her debut under the name Tegan in April 2013. Throughout various intense story arcs, she featured prominently, such as the murder of Fraser Black and the shocking revelation that her biological daughter had been exchanged at birth with Diane Hutchinson’s child.
In October 2018, she unfortunately met her end following an encounter with a powerful storm that swept through the village, causing a large tree branch to fall on her.
After a sudden goodbye, Jessica confessed that she had to conceal her parting for half a year, and she found it deeply painful to leave the program behind.
To The Sun, she expressed her sorrow, saying, “I’m heartbroken. It’s painful because we’ve grown to be more than just friends; they are like family to me.
For around half a year, I’ve been privy to this information, though I had to maintain secrecy. My loved ones were aware of it, but it seems Kieron may not yet fully accept it: he appears to be in denial.
Talking about capturing her poignant last moments on camera, she shared: “There were a lot of real tears involved. It was truly heart-wrenching.
I wasn’t aware that they would be coming to observe filming on that specific day as I had a packed schedule. However, unexpectedly, my parents showed up and spent the entire day witnessing scenes where my character met an untimely end.
Jessica mentioned, “I’m not particularly fond of change. I prefer the comfort of routine and familiarity, and I’ll surely miss it.
Apart from her role on Hollyoaks, she has also appeared in episodes for EastEnders, Doctors, and the ITV crime series The Bay.
She maintains a close friendship with her ex-Hollyoaks colleague and fellow Coronation Street actor, Kimberly Hart-Simpson.
Following the significant reduction in cast members by Hollyoaks producers in 2023, this move was prompted by Channel 4 decreasing the number of episodes per week.
Actors such as Stephanie Waring, Jamie Lomas, Owen Warner, Jamelia, Gregory Finnegan, and Annie Wallace bid farewell from the soap opera.
According to a source, hearing that 20 main characters are leaving ‘Hollyoaks’ all at once was incredibly shocking and sad news for the soap opera world. Previously, ‘Hollyoaks’ had been known for dramatic events that took as many as five lives in a single episode.
However, the era of soap operas undergoing major cast reductions accompanied by dramatic cliffhangers is largely over, particularly on shows like Hollyoaks, where the budget has experienced significant reduction.
‘The necessary death toll would make almost any stunt idea totally unbelievable.’
In the previous year, Kieron Richardson (Ste Hay) and Jorgie Porter (Theresa McQueen) spoke up in support of the executives’ choice to reduce the show’s main characters.
Kieron mentioned: “It seems challenging for a television show writer to come up with two and a half hours of content every week. That’s equivalent to a full movie! However, if you reduce it slightly, you’ll likely have the highest quality output.
As a lifestyle enthusiast, I can say that lessening airtime equates to an experience bursting with action and substance, devoid of the unnecessary. For those fortunate enough to remain, an exhilarating journey lies ahead, brimming with excitement.
In the meantime, Jorgie commented, “Since we’re continuing to put in the same level of drama, effort, and enthusiasm, I believe we’re secure.
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2025-01-08 21:33