Gemma Bissix is love!

She's really good at being a bitchy villainess. I simply love the way she recites her dialogue. I can't wait to see her back!

2:27 in to see the whole scene.

My favourite part of the scene starts 3:42 in though.

Clare (to OB): I remember you making threats before, YOU AND THE UGLY SISTER, didn't quite go to plan now, did it!?

OB: I wouldn't go there if I were you.

Clare: Well, that's where your real love for me comes from, isn't it!? I mean, if it wasn't for moi, poor ol' Mel wouldn't have burned in that fire, and you'd still be holding hands at her AA meeting. ::evil laugh:: TRAGIC THAT THE OTHER ONE HAD TO DIE TOO! TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!

OB: You sick bitch! Phone social services!

Clare: You know it never fails to amuse me, your drunkin' mess of a girlfriend told SO MANY LIES, and when she actually told the truth, NO ONE BELIEVED HER. There's a moral in that somewhere, oh yeah, LIAR LIAR THE LUSH IS ON FIRE!. ::evil laugh::

Edited March 26, 200916 yr by Y&RWorldTurner

OMFG CLARE IS COMING BACK! EEEEEEEEE

Sorry, I'm too excited to hold it in.

Let me join you in the excitement: OMG!!!!! OMG!!! WOOHOO!!!!!

But I bet it's just a short return to send Warren and Justin off...

You're probably right, but I don't care. It's just going to be great to see her again.

Gemma Bissix is love!

She sure is.

I loved her exit, especially when she looked into the camera, plus she looks so hot here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe8DVs_tRAM

More Clare vids

Clare's story montage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDUnRvuvfRI

Looks like Gemma will be returning exactly around the two year anniversary of the "Who Pushed Clare?" mystery.

God, 2007 was such a fantastic year for Hollyoaks. A true golden era. Clare's reign of terror and the John Paul/Craig stuff was the best stuff I watched that year, and I've never gotten over how great it all was.

I can't believe it's almost a year since Max died. I really miss him and OB. They were such a huge part of the show, and obviously Clare's storyline. The only thing that won't be the same this time around is Max and OB's absence when Clare comes back. I wonder if Clare will interact with Tom, I mean, she did try to poison him once.

Edited March 28, 200916 yr by Y&RWorldTurner

Preview clips for next week.

I love the Tom and Fernando scene 55 seconds in. The exchange between the two of them is hilarious.

Tom: You’re horrible.

Fernando: Are you talking to me?

Tom: And you dance like girls.

Fernando: Shouldn’t you be with your mother?

Tom: My mom’s dead.

Fernando: Oh.....I thought Steph —

Tom: No.......Steph was married to Max.

Fernando: Who’s Max? Your father?

Tom: My father is dead.

Fernando: Oh......

Tom: Max is my brother.

Fernando: Well....where’s Max?

Tom: Dead. Now Steph looks after me cause she’s nice.....not like you.

Fernando: What have I done wrong?

Tom: You said no when she asked you to join her school. And it’s not fair cause now you’re gonna steal all her customers.

Fernando: Well, that’s not my intention.

Tom: So many bad things have happened to her and she doesn’t deserve it. And she’s like my mom and she’s amazing. And for once, I want her to be happy.

Fernando: But –

Tom: Well, yeah, you can get lost cause she’s a better dance than you are anway, so there.

I love the little head nod when he said, "so there." Ellis Hollins rules! LOL

Looks like Gemma will be returning exactly around the two year anniversary of the "Who Pushed Clare?" mystery.

God, 2007 was such a fantastic year for Hollyoaks. A true golden era. Clare's reign of terror and the John Paul/Craig stuff was the best stuff I watched that year, and I've never gotten over how great it all was.

I can't believe it's almost a year since Max died. I really miss him and OB. They were such a huge part of the show, and obviously Clare's storyline. The only thing that won't be the same this time around is Max and OB's absence when Clare comes back. I wonder if Clare will interact with Tom, I mean, she did try to poison him once.

I started a year too late. Everything I've seen from 2006 and 2007 has been awesome.

I want to see Clare interact with Tom too. I love the scene where Clare tells Tom everyone around him dies because of him. And then Tom runs away from Max. LOL

Good riddance, Russ was always a bore...

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a151771/st...-hollyoaks.html

Stuart Manning quits 'Hollyoaks'

Friday, April 3 2009, 3:50pm EDT

By Kris Green, Soaps Editor

Hollyoaks actor Stuart Manning has decided to quit the soap after five years, DS can confirm.

The 29-year-old, who has played school teacher Russ Owen since August 2004, will bow out of the Channel 4 teen soap i

n an emotional storyline which sees him attempt to kidnap his baby son Max.

Following Max's mother Tina McQueen's (Leah Hackett) death at the end of last year in the church blast, guardianship was passed to her sister Jacqui (Claire Cooper).

However, Max's biological father Russ finds himself becoming increasingly sidelined in his son's life over the coming weeks and is constantly denied access.

Wanting to play a prominent role in Max's life, Russ is pushed to the edge and resorts to snatching him from Jacqui's care.

Speaking of his decision to leave, Manning said: "I've had a great time at Hollyoaks over the last five years and I've learnt so much. Russ has been a fantastic character and he's had some great storylines which have been great fun to play - but there's also been lots of hard work!"

He added: "I'll obviously be sad to leave as I've worked with some great people but I'm really looking forward to getting stuck into new projects."

Series producer Lucy Allan commented: "Stuart has been a valued member of cast over the last five years. Russ has gone through some pretty rough times and this story sees the straw that breaks the camel's back.

"We feel that this is the just and fitting end to a character that has shown great diversity and been pushed so far. We'd all like to wish Stuart all the best in the future."

Earlier this month, it was announced that Chris Fountain (Justin Burton) and Jamie Lomas (Warren Fox) are to leave the soap in May. Emma Rigby, meanwhile, is also due to leave towards the end of the year.

Had to add the spoiler tags for storyline spoilers.

I don't mind him leaving either.

I just hope this doesn't mean curtains for Nancy.

Y&RWorldTurner, how's Hollyoaks doing now without Bryan Kirkwood? Is he on Facebook?

Y&RWorldTurner, how's Hollyoaks doing now without Bryan Kirkwood? Is he on Facebook?

I haven't had much time lately to watch, but from what I've seen, you can tell he's gone, but the show isn't quite past the point of recovery yet. I'll tune in more consistently when Clare retunrs.

I don't know if he's on Facebook.

I haven't had much time lately to watch, but from what I've seen, you can tell he's gone, but the show isn't quite past the point of recovery yet. I'll tune in more consistently when Clare retunrs.

I don't know if he's on Facebook.

Yeah, I haven't watched in a couple weeks, and I kind probably won't until Clare returns as well.

How far in advance is the show written and taped? Kirkwood is still in the credits.

I think like 2-3.5 months. Kirkwood's name should be gone in a month or so. I think that's when his storyline projections are up.

Well, looks like Kirkwood is coming back - to run another edition of the Later spin-off during the fall.

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a153128/ki...oaks-later.html

Kirkwood to head up new 'Hollyoaks Later'

Friday, April 17 2009, 4:25pm EDT

By Kris Green, Soaps Editor

Hollyoaks production house Lime Pictures have been commissioned to create another late night version of the Channel 4 soap.

The five-parter, which is currently in pre-production, is being headed up by former Hollyoaks producer Bryan Kirkwood and will air across five nights towards the end of September.

Last year's edition of Hollyoaks Later, produced by new Hollyoaks boss Lucy Allan, saw the return of Guy Burnet as Craig Dean to tie in with the shock climax to the Niall Rafferty (Barry Sloane) plot.

Edited April 17, 200916 yr by Y&RWorldTurner

I think like 2-3.5 months.

Taping or writing?

Glad there's going to be another Hollyoaks Later. I really enjoyed the one in November.