Louise and Warren are such unlikable cows that I don't feel anything for them. The only person I felt anything for throughout this whole thing has been Mandy.

Alright I got a couple questions about Mandy that I've been meaning to ask.

1) How old is Ella

2) Who is her father

3) Where the hell is she? and Why isn't she with Mandy?

Alright I got a couple questions about Mandy that I've been meaning to ask.

1) How old is Ella

She'll be two in 2009.

2) Who is her father

When Mandy returned briefly for a guest stint during Becca's funeral in 2007, she was pregnant and said the father was some guy named Mark. Ella was born when Mandy was off the show.

3) Where the hell is she? and Why isn't she with Mandy?

There was one scene with Ella and Tony soon after Max's death last summer. However, like Charlie Dean, she's never seen, just mentioned.

Charlie is of course the child that was produced out of Justin and Becca's affair. And he was raised by Jake Dean. Apparently, Frankie has custody of him, but he's just mentioned by her and not seen. Though we did see him for the Christmas episode when he went over to the McQueen's with Frankie.

Edited December 28, 200816 yr by Y&RWorldTurner

Louise is dead.

Damn, Carmel and her big mouth telling Warren that Louise was pregnant. LOL!

I liked the scene of Jacqui seeing Mandy and Tony leave, she was crushed.

Is Anita crushing on Newt? That girl has no idea who she is.

LOL! at the McQueen's stealing all the food from the wedding.

Louise is dead.

Is she though? If so, then I wanted a death scene where we actually see Warren kill her. Since there was no death scene, I'm gonna choose to believe Louise is still alive, so there's a chance for her to return.

I liked the scene of Jacqui seeing Mandy and Tony leave, she was crushed.

I was crushed too. They better be leaving for real. I hope it's just a long hiatus like the one Steph/Tom went on - I hope they'll be on more in 2009. I miss them.

Is Anita crushing on Newt? That girl has no idea who she is.

I guess so? Man, I so do not care for Newt/Lauren. I hope Anita has more scenes with Theresa.

LOL! at the McQueen's stealing all the food from the wedding.

That was hilarious! What a trailer trash family. I love it. LOL

Is she though? If so, then I wanted a death scene where we actually see Warren kill her. Since there was no death scene, I'm gonna choose to believe Louise is still alive, so there's a chance for her to return.

I guess it is still pretty open-ended, but I don't like Louise.

I was crushed too. They better be leaving for real. I hope it's just a long hiatus like the one Steph/Tom went on - I hope they'll be on more in 2009. I miss them.

They're not leaving for real, they'll be back in a few weeks. There's been no reports of any of those actors leaving the show.

I hope Anita has more scenes with Theresa.

Yeah, I think they'll be sharing more scenes in the coming year.

Monday's episode confused me. Why was Newt tagging buildings for? Also, is the show pre-empted at all this week?

Edited December 31, 200816 yr by Amello

Digital Spy's last interview with Bryan Kirkwood.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a137978/...-hollyoaks.html

Friday, January 2 2009, 06:00 GMT

By Kris Green, Soaps Editor

Bryan Kirkwood (Producer, Hollyoaks)

It came as a shock to viewers and cast alike when Hollyoaks producer Bryan Kirkwood announced his decision to step down from his role at the head of the soap after three years. His time with the show propelled the once-tiny Channel 4 soap from strength to strength, reaching its pinnacle at the British Soap Awards 2008, when Hollyoaks won more awards than any other soap. So how did he reach the decision to move on? And just what will Lucy Allan bring to the show? Here, DS chats to Bryan in his final interview as producer of Hollyoaks.

How did you reach the decision to leave?

"I always said that I'd only do three years in the job. It's a relentless job with no wrap party to look forward to! I'm incredibly pleased and proud with what we've all achieved at Lime Pictures in turning the show around. Three years was all I wanted to do before handing it over."

What was the defining moment during your time with Hollyoaks?

"I think the Soap Awards 2008 has to be it. I'm a bit embarrassed to keep banging on about that night, but it was special. People who work here felt that they'd been working in the shadow of other shows for years. For everyone in the building to celebrate being the most successful soap on TV was really important in consolidating all the hard work that we've put into the show."

What have you learned from your time heading up Hollyoaks?

"I've learned that there's no point in worrying about mistakes made because the speed at which we work means that there'll be another decision to mishandle along in three minutes' time! It's just important to learn from them. I've also discovered that it really is important to listen to the audience. The relationship that Hollyoaks built up with Digital Spy readers has proved to be extremely important. A programme as young and as forward thinking as Hollyoaks has proved that it's more important than ever to respond to the audience. I know that some other soap producers disagree with me and I totally respect them, but for me, it's a relationship that's worked incredibly well."

When you look back to when you joined, can you believe it's the same show?

"It's funny, really. I think I was lucky to be hopelessly naïve when I started. I didn't have the experience to worry about the decisions I was making - I just got on with it, thank God! I'm really pleased that I've achieved everything that I set out to do."

Are you happy leaving the show in Lucy Allan's hands?

"Lucy's brilliant and a more than capable producer. She puts everyone to shame when it comes to her boundless energy and capacity for hard work. She and I have worked so closely on storytelling over the past few years and that's the thing that I'm most confident in her about - her storytelling abilities will take the show from strength to strength. That's been the heart of Hollyoaks' turnaround, really - never to allow viewers to draw breath when it comes to storylines. Viewers are in for a real treat. Lime Pictures is a very strong and confident place. The writing, directing, acting and storytelling is second to none. Lucy will take it to the next level. It's definitely in safe hands."

What's the hardest thing about leaving Hollyoaks?

"It's really daft. The characters of Hollyoaks have lived in my head for the last three years and it's weird that someone else will be making decisions about them. Like Jacqui McQueen, for instance - she's mine! That's completely unreasonable and ridiculous, so I need to get a grip!"

What are you going to miss the most?

"I'll miss the fact that no two days are the same. It's been the most challenging and rewarding experience of my career."

What's going to be your swansong storyline?

"My storylines will be on screen until June, but then Lucy will have her finger prints all over them before they get to screen, so I can't say what they're going to turn out like, but I hope that my last storylines go out with a bang. It's quite interesting reading the rumours about my final storyline, though…"

Where do you go from here?

"I really don't know what I'm doing next. I've got some options with Lime Pictures. I'm waiting to see what happens next with them. I certainly need to take a break form soap for a while, though."

Were you happy with the McDean sunset ending?

"Never in the history of a gay love story featuring the characters of John Paul and Craig had there been so much expectation! Unbelievably, going on feedback from the forums, letters, cards and presents, it seems like we pulled it off. Both James and I received the most gorgeous albums full of letters and true life stories saying that McDean had inspired people's decision to come out. It really is touching. So a final thankyou for everyone who supported it. And I'd also like to say a special thanks to Beckz for the mug - I use it every day."

Edited January 4, 200916 yr by Y&RWorldTurner

I wonder if the show is heading towards a 3some with Nancy, Kris and Ravi?

That silent rave idea was pretty neat. But how do they sync all the mp3 players? Or do the mp3 players just play their own music.

Kris was so giddy finding out about Sarah/Zoe. I loved how he found out - sitting in the stall putting on makeup. LOL

Poor Mike. Great scenes with him, Sarah and Zoe. Loved the slapped from Amy.

The little fight between Michaela/Zoe was pretty funny. Michaela was hilarious in Friday's ep.

I wonder if the show is heading towards a 3some with Nancy, Kris and Ravi?

I got that impression too.

I'm about a month behind, trying to rush and catch up. I've always disliked Mandy and Louise, two of the ultimate hair models, but I'm loving Louise's exit story. She's revealed to Mandy that Warren is a killer and they're plotting against him currently. I can't wait to see where this story goes because it's doubtful Warren is going anywhere. How will they shut Mandy up? Don't tell me. I know Louise dies somehow, but thats all I know.

The Roy family is growing on me the more I see them. If they find a proper love interest for Laila, I could really get behind them. The new crop of college kids isn't as good as the last though. I LOVED Zak, Zoe, Jess, Kris, etc. Glad that Zak is still around, but wish the group weren't so fragmented. It's interesting you guys see them doing a triangle with Kris/Nancy/Ravi since they have never really explored the gay side of Kris' bi natural. I'd like to see him full on with a guy for a while.

Right now my favorite characters (besides Kris and Zak of course) would be Cindy, Malachy, Mercedes and surprisingly Louise. I even find myself enjoying Sasha! It's very odd how things have changed in Hollyoaks, lol. Can't wait to see Christmas and what the new year brings.

Did anyone see Jennifer Metcalfe (Mercedes) new backstage video? It looks like some bitchy stuff between Mercedes and Cindy is coming up.

I always wanted those two to mix it up!

Edited January 14, 200916 yr by Y&RWorldTurner

Did anyone see Jennifer Metcalfe (Mercedes) new backstage video? It looks like some bitchy stuff between Mercedes and Cindy is coming up.

I always wanted those two to mix it up!

And yet you didn't post it?

I've always been interested in clips of Hollyoaks before it was considered a good show. I want to see old school Tony, Mandy and Cindy. Especially Cindy. Or Zak when his last name was Barnes during his first go on the show. If they must keep Russ around, I'd love for his sister Sarah to return too. She was one of my favorites and I hated that she left so early in Kirkwood's run. She was miles more talented than Nancy or Sarah.

I've always been interested in clips of Hollyoaks before it was considered a good show. I want to see old school Tony, Mandy and Cindy. Especially Cindy. Or Zak when his last name was Barnes during his first go on the show. If they must keep Russ around, I'd love for his sister Sarah to return too. She was one of my favorites and I hated that she left so early in Kirkwood's run. She was miles more talented than Nancy or Sarah.

You mean Jessica. When I first started watching, I began with the special around Sam and Andy's rapes being revealed. She really impressed me. And I loved how she told of Nancy and Sarah for being such crap friends to her.

And Zak's last name was Barnes? Was this before the Barnes family came on the scene?