Hollyoaks cast members taking part in special Come Dine With Me week revealed
Hollyoaks will also be getting a special crossover with the soap's predecessor Brookside as well as a week of Come Dine With Me episodes feature past and present cast members
Hollyoaks stars past and present cast members will be hosting a week of dinners on Come Dine With Me to celebrate the soap’s 30th anniversary.
The special week will see Nicole Barber Lane (Myra McQueen), Anya Lawrence (Vicky Grant), James Redman (Rory ‘Finn’ Finnigan), Isabelle Smith (Frankie Osborne) and Charlie Wernham (Robbie Roscoe) competing against each other.
Fans of Hollyoaks can also look forward to surprise cameo appearances from other favourite cast members. The overall winner will bag a £1,000 prize for a charity of their choice.
Barry Agnew from Channel 4 said: “With Come Dine With Me celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, we think it’s perfect for these two giants of Channel 4 history to team up once again for an extra special treat to mark the much-loved Hollyoaks on its 30th birthday. A silver and pearl celebration!”.
Hollyoaks executive producer Hannah Cheers at Lime Pictures added: “We at Hollyoaks are delighted E4 will be extending the party for our big birthday with this Come Dine With Me special.”, reports the Manchester Evening News.
“Airing alongside the explosive anniversary episodes, we’ll see Hollyoaks faces representing every era of our show cooking up a treat. There are more exciting surprises up our sleeves.”
This news follows the announcement that Brookside is set to make a comeback as part of an historic crossover with Hollyoaks.
Hollyoaks became Channel 4’s premier continuing drama following the conclusion of the Liverpool-based soap on November 4th 2003.
The show began production on sections of Brookside’s former set, where filming continues to this day, initially featuring just nine characters.
The overall winner will bag a £1,000 prize for a charity of their choice(Image: Lime Pictures)
Hollyoaks adopted Brookside’s commitment to tackling pioneering social topics but delivered them through a youth-oriented, faster-paced narrative approach.
The special crossover episode will feature the comeback of beloved, classic Brookside characters as a gift to viewers and to commemorate this significant anniversary.
Creator Sir Phil Redmond commented: “It’s is always bitter sweet thinking back to Brookie, the reminders of its success and impact, but the thoughts of many, like Dean Sullivan and Bill Dean, who are no longer with us.
“But it is great that Lime Pictures are paying homage in their Hollyoaks anniversary cross over episodes.
“I can’t wait to see how all the gardens are coping in the heatwave and, who knows, what might pop up if someone decides to re-lay their patio. I know we left something else down there.”
