Hollyoaks accidentally reveals major star has quit after three years as whopping 20 characters axed in time jump twist
HOLLYOAKS has accidentally revealed a major star has quit after three years – as a whopping 20 characters are axed in a time jump twist.
Earlier this week, The Sun exclusively revealed how the E4 show is axing a whopping 20 actors and introducing a bizarre ‘time-jump’ that will see the action move forward by a whole year.
The shocking news came just days after it was also revealed that Hollyoaks will be cut down from five episodes a week to three.
Now names of who is leaving the show have started to circulate, and Hollyoaks has accidentally given away that Jamelia is one of the cast members heading out of Cheshire.
Singer-turned-actress Jamelia joined the show as Sharon Bailey in 2021 for a short stint, before returning last year.
The 43-year-old is also set to be one of the soap stars taking part in new ITVBe series, Drama Queens.
It will follow nine female soap stars from across Hollyoaks, Emmerdale and Coronation Street as they give soap fans a glimpse into their lives off camera.
But the synopsis for the show appears to reveal Jamelia’s departure from Hollyoaks.
It reads: “Jamelia embarks on a transformative journey, prioritising her own well-being and family over the glitz of Hollyoaks.
“As she prepares to bid farewell to the show, we witness her emotional transition, packing up her life in the UK to start anew in Dubai, all while cherishing the bond with her four daughters.”
In The Sun’s exclusive, it was revealed that a swathe of talent will be leaving the Channel 4 show when it goes from five episodes a week to three, making it soapland’s biggest ever bloodbath.
Bosses have come up with a bizarre “time jump” concept to fast-forward 20 characters out of the soap.
It will see the action permanently move forward by one year, when some families just so happen to have left the village.
A source said: “Losing 20 cast members in one fell swoop is eye-watering and devastating news for soapland.
“In the past, Hollyoaks has seen shock stunts claim up to five lives in a single episode.
“But the days of soaps having a big cast clear-out with a devastating stunt are long gone, especially on Hollyoaks where the budget has been dramatically cut.
“The necessary death toll would make almost any stunt idea totally unbelievable.”
Jamelia is yet to officially confirm her exit, but it would be hot on the heels of Owen Warner, whose final scenes as Romeo Nightingale have already aired, and Jamie Lomas, who plays Warren Fox.
The Sun Online has contacted Hollyoaks for comment.
Hollyoaks airs on E4 and is available on Channel4.com.