Hollyoaks cast EastEnders star as Darren’s twins make shock arrival in the village
EASTENDERS star Isabelle Smith prepares to make a shock entrance to the cast of Hollyoaks.
The actress, who played Hope Fowler from 2020, is gearing up for her new role in the Chester village.
She won’t be alone as she makes her bold entrance as she will be joined by Coronation Street star Ryan Mulvey.
The duo will be playing Darren Osborne’s twins, Frankie and Jack Jnr (JJ).
They will be joined by mischievous mum Suzanne Ashworth, who is played by Suzanne Hall.
They’ve been filming alongside Ashley Taylor Dawson and Jess Fox as their characters are set to reunite with their estranged dad Darren.
Frankie and JJ will be moving into the village in January next year.
Speaking of her new venture, Isabelle said: “I’m so excited to be joining the cast of Hollyoaks, it still hasn’t sunk in!
“You should expect a lot of ups and downs with Frankie but all I’ll say is, don’t judge her too soon…”
Ryan added: “I’m buzzing to join the cast of the Osbourne family. JJ is
charismatic, sporty and a proper mummy’s boy who knows exactly how to get what he wants.”
The Channel 4 soap previously announced that Emma Rigby is also returning to Hollyoaks.
Emma quit the soap in 2020 after she delivered an award-winning anorexia storyline.
She then went to Hollywood and was really successful landing roles alongside Brad Pitt and Cameron Diaz in the movie The Counsellor.
The actress was spotted on the set with actor Kieron Richardson who plays Ste Hay.
Clearly excited to be back in Chester, Emma was spotted laughing with Kieron and flashing a huge smile.
The starlet was back in costume as Hannah, wearing a striped shirt dress and a red blazer paired with knee high black boots.
During her time on Hollyoaks, Emma gained critical praise for her portrayal of anorexia and bulimia.
The storyline also saw her best friend in the soap, Melissa, pass away from the condition.
Suzanne, who is also mum to Emma’s character in the soap said: “I’m super excited to be returning as Suzanne and working with Ashley and Emma and of course the twins Izzy and Ryan.
“In true Hollyoaks style there is so much happening, lots of twists and turns and as always a huge storyline to come.”