Hollyoaks couldn’t be hotter at the moment. After scooping all the glory at the British Soap Awards, Hollyoaks has once again led the pack by becoming the first British soap to go high definition.
They’ve already started filming in HD, and they’re going to be broadcasting in HD from June 2nd - just over a week from now!
(But unless you’ve got an HD box, it’s not going to make a lick of difference).
Bloody hell! It’s a bad time to be a man in Hollyoaks land, that’s for damn sure.
First up, Max. My god, man. Have your balls actually descended yet? Maybe that’s the problem. Maybe it’s time to seek medical attention. What other reason can there be for this spineless behaviour? On again, off again, on again, off again. And what makes the whole thing so endlessly frustrating is the fact that it’s all much ado about NOTHING!
Then there’s John Paul. Why? Why must he always fall for the unavailable man? We spent the best part of a year agonising over the ‘McDean’ forbidden romance. Now a priest, for goodness sake! We’re not sure how much more we can stomach!
But of course we’ll keep coming back for more. It just hurts SO good.
Once OB left town, it was only a matter of time, really. After a decade on Hollyoaks, Max Cunningham is leaving the show.
And yes, you guessed it, the return of OB will coincide with Max’s big exit. But will it be as spectacular as Claire’s exit?
Here’s hoping for another award-winning bow out!
So after his walk on the wild side, Elliot’s returned to the comfort of his woolie hat. Inevitable, really.
People on Hollyoaks don’t tend to stray too far from their core characters, and that’s what we love about them. Which is why the new, moody Max is such a turn off. It just doesn’t ring true! Suddenly, he’s full of venom. Could this have something to do with OB’s return guest appearance?
Max isn’t the only badly behaved man in our beloved fictional suburb, either. Warren’s losing his grip. Jake’s beyond mental. And Dom is being an utter douchebag about the surrogacy. Note to Dom: no one thinks it’s weird except YOU!
As you know, Hollyoaks scored more nominations and won more trophies at the British Soap Awards this year than any other soap. But what exactly did they win?
Sexiest Female - Roxanne McKee (Louise)
Best On-Screen Partnership - Darren Jeffries and Matt Littler (Max and OB / Ernie and Bert)
Best Actress - Emma Rigby (Hannah)
Best Actor - Chris Fountain (Justin ‘too busy Dancing on Ice to turn up’ Burton)
Best Exit - Gemma Bissix (Ho bag Claire)
Spectacular Scene of the Year - Claire’s drives over the cliff
The night definitely belonged to Hollyoaks, even though they didn’t take home Best Soap. But they’re in pole position for next year!
Fresh from a triumphant night at the British Soap Awards (despite sporting a slightly dodgy haircut), Darren ‘OB’ Jeffries has announced he’s been secretly filming a new storyline for our favourite show!
Max and OB won ‘Best Screen Partnership’ at the awards, and they’ve been busy filming scenes together. According to OB, it’s only going to be a short storyline, not a permanent or recurring thing.
Bert and Ernie are back!
Hollyoaks bagged a massive SIX awards at the British Soap Awards!!! Corrie only managed five, and EastEnders only four!
Among the awards they took home were best actor and actress awards, and prizes for sexiest female, best exit and spectacular scene of the year.
But who won what? Well, you’ll have to watch for yourself. The British Soap Awards air this Wednesday (7th May) on ITV1 at 8pm.
We always knew John Paul was a man after our own heart, but now it’s official. He’s come out of the closet - as a fellow Spice Girls fan!!!
Hollyoaks and the Spice Girls. Two of my life’s big obsessions, brought together as one.
ZIZ-A-ZIG-AH!!!
