List of Hollyoaks characters introduced in 2010

Template:HOMinor The following is a list of minor characters that first appeared in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks in 2010, by order of first appearance.

Jamie

Jamie
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Finn Jones
Duration	2009, 2010
First appearance	28 September 2009
Last appearance	12 February 2010
Classification	Former; recurring
Created by	Bryan Kirkwood
Introduced by	Bryan Kirkwood (2009) Lucy Allan (2010)
Spin-off appearances	Hollyoaks Later

Jamie, played by Finn Jones, was a boy who Hannah Ashworth (Emma Rigby) met during a music festival in Hollyoaks Later. After his appearance in the spin-off, it was announced that he would return in early 2010. Speaking of the character's impending return, a Hollyoaks spokesperson stated: "Hannah's had a terrible time of late and Jamie's sudden arrival in the village next year reopens a wound that's only just started to heal."

Jamie and Hannah hit it off and begin flirting, eventually falling in love. Jamie is a drug-dealer, along with his friends Kev, Imogen and Blue. Jamie dupes Hannah into taking an ecstasy tablet with him. After a terrifying ordeal which involved Hannah and brother Rhys being held at gunpoint by Kev, Jamie and Hannah decide to leave together. However, after Hannah throws his pills away, Jamie begins picking them up. Heartbroken that he has chosen drugs over her, Hannah leaves.

Months later Jamie arrives in Hollyoaks looking for Hannah, who is not happy to see him. Jamie explains he has changed and Hannah decides to give him a chance. However, Rhys sees Jamie and warns him to stay away. Hannah's mother Suzanne shows Jamie a recording of Hannah during a relapse. He is then kidnapped by Rhys and Hannah's husband Darren Osborne. Hannah assumes Jamie has left due to the video, but is pleased when he turns up and explains himself. The pair then agree to leave Hollyoaks together. However, Blue turns up wanting his money. Hannah then realises that Jamie has not changed. Jamie attacks Blue and ends up stabbing him. Hannah phones the police, who arrive. Darren also turns up and tries to stop Jamie leaving, and is stabbed. Jamie is then arrested.

Martin Campbell

Martin Campbell
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Grant Masters
Duration	2010—
First appearance	19 February 2010—
Classification	Present; recurring
Created by	Lucy Allan
In-universe information Sons Ricky Campbell

Martin Campbell, played by Grant Masters, is the father of Ricky Campbell (Ashley Margolis) who first appeared in February 2010. According to Inside Soap, before his appearance producers were not revealing any information about the character. The character's secrecy was revealed to be him suffering from Multiple sclerosis.

On different occasions Martin tells Ricky to go out and enjoy himself, often injuring himself whilst Ricky is not present and calling him to come back home for help. This begins to affect Ricky's school work. Whilst Ricky is offered support, Kris Fisher accidentally assaults him. Ricky tells Martin he does not want to go to hospital in case his arm is broken meaning he can no longer look after him. Soon though, after going to Ricky's home, Kris finds out about Martin's MS, and when Martin suddenly takes ill, Kris has to phone a hospital, where Ricky is terrified of being find out, however eventually he get's to take his father home. Things took a sinister tone though when Ricky told Kris that if he were to tell social services about his father's problems and condition, he would tell the school about what happened to his arm, Kris reluctantly agreed to keep the secret.

Meriel Vaughn

Meriel Vaughn
Hollyoaks character
File:Meriel Vaughn.jpg
Portrayed by	Emily Corselli
Duration	2010–
First appearance	26 February 2010
Classification	Present; recurring
Created by	Lucy Allan

Meriel Vaughn played by Emily Corselli is an ambitious journalist, trying to get exclusive details from the Holly abduction case. She left on 2 March 2010 Meriel returns when Michaela McQueen starts working for the Chester Herald, where they begin a feud. In June 2010, Meriel is angry when Michaela gains an exclusive interview with her sister Carmel over the murder of Calvin Valentine gets on the front page of the Herald. When Michaela goes along with a gang of thugs for another story, Meriel follows her, and sees Michaela being locked in a shed. While Michaela is unavailable, Meriel tries to get Zak to talk about his attack on Tariq Mistry, and when he rebuffs her, she calls the police about Zak's crime. By the time Michaela is freed, Zak has been arrested, and Meriel gloats that the story will be on the front page of the paper.

Caroline

Caroline
Hollyoaks character
File:Caroline HO.jpg
Portrayed by	Amber Hodgkiss
Duration	2010
First appearance	26 March 2010
Last appearance	2 April 2010
Classification	Former; recurring
Created by	Lucy Allan
In-universe information Sons Johnny

Caroline, played by Amber Hodgekiss, is a nurse who helped Jake Dean (Kevin Sacre) out whilst he was in a mental hospital. Jake later goes to stay with Caroline, she then sleeps with him. After deciding she wanted revenge on Jake for wanting to leave her, she tied him up, drugged him, tried to cause a gas explosion in her caravan. After drugging Jake up once more she set out to attack Holly Hutchinson (Lydia Walters). When she visits Holly, she finds Loretta Jones (Melissa Walton) at her bedside, angry with Loretta because of her relationship with Jake, she tries to stab Loretta with a medicinal needle. Jake comes to her aid and in the process Caroline is stabbed with the needle. Loretta learns Jake had slept with Caroline and temporarily leaves Hollyoaks.

Amber Hodgkiss had originally been cast to play a different character, Chrissy. Chrissy was supposed to be an old childhood friend of Loretta and they were intended to have been involved in a storyline where they would be revealed as having murdered someone as children, which mirrored James Bulger's murder in 1993. The first few scenes of Loretta meeting Chrissy were recorded, but the storyline was later axed, as it had caused too much controversy. The scenes with Chrissy were cut, but Hodgkiss was recast was Jake's ex-nurse, Caroline, and scenes with her new character were hastily recorded to replace those of the axed storyline.

Olly Larkin

Olly Larkin
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Oliver Watton
Duration	2010
First appearance	31 March 2010
Last appearance	04 June 2010
Classification	Former; recurring
Created by	Lucy Allan

Olly Larkin, played by Oliver Watton is the new love interest of Amy Barnes (Ashley Slanina-Davies). Olly comes across as being perfect, even being fine with Amy having two children. On a date with Amy, Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) and Josh Ashworth (Sonny Flood) try and ruin their date, but they get along despite their afforts, he also wins Josh over offering to buy him tickets for a gig. Olly leaves Amy when he finds out Josh and Ste aren't just her flat mates but her exes. However, the two reconcile and get back together.

Olly starts to show a bad side when he constantly riles Ste, and he becomes increasingly angry when Amy does not want to have sex with him. He gets her extremely drunk at the SU Bar, but when they return home, Ste makes sure nothing happens. Soon, during a night home alone with Amy, Olly locks Ste in Il Gnosh so that they won't be interrupted. When Olly returns to the flat, Amy explains she's not ready to have sex with him, which makes him angry. Olly tries to force himself on Amy, but Ste escapes from Il Gnosh in time to save her, and he throws Olly out.

The next day Amy reports him to the police for attempted rape. He was not seen again.

Laura

Laura
Hollyoaks character
File:Laura Ainsworth.jpg
Portrayed by	Laura Ainsworth
Duration	2010
First appearance	19 April 2010
Last appearance	22 April 2010
Classification	Former; recurring
Created by	Lucy Allan

Laura, played by Laura Ainsworth, first appears dressed as a playboy bunny in 'The Dog in the Pond'. She later sleeps with Charlotte Lau (Amy Yamazaki). Soon after she sleeps with Zak Ramsey (Kent Riley), unaware that Charlotte was spying on her and Zak. She was not seen again.

Tariq Mistry

Tariq Mistry
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Rudi Dharmalingham
Duration	2010
First appearance	20 April 2010
Last appearance	03 August 2010
Classification	Former; recurring
Created by	Lucy Allan

Tariq Mistry, played by Rudi Dharmalingham first appears talking to Zak Ramsey (Kent Riley), about his brother, Caleb Ramsey's death. Tariq was a friend of Caleb's. When Tariq met Des Townsend, Des didn't like him. It is revealed that Tariq actually caused Caleb's death as while they were on patrol, a little boy was in trouble. Tariq decided to save him and tells Caleb to drive the opposite direction, which led him to a roadside bomb, killing him. Zak is outrageously furious and strongly beats Tariq in a park and he is hospitalised. He was last seen when Meriel Vaughn and Michaela McQueen were interviewing him about his attack. However, Micahela found out it was her boyfriend, Zak Ramsey who attacked him. Tarig left in May. He later return in August and told Zak he would not go to the police after he could see he was sorry for attacking him.

Kyle Ryder

Kyle Ryder
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Neil Toon
Duration	2010
First appearance	28 April 2010
Last appearance	16 July 2010
Classification	Former; recurring
Created by	Lucy Allan

Kyle Ryder, played by Neil Toon, first appears trying to start his car after it breaks down in the village. Theresa McQueen and Anita Roy saw him, and Theresa fixed his car. He offered to take her out for a spin in the car, leaving Anita behind. The following day he returned and met Jacqui McQueen and they instantly disliked each other. The following day, a man was looking at Theresa and Kyle didn't like this, so he went after the man and beat him up. Carmel McQueen then reported somebody had been beaten up. Theresa later found out Kyle was responsible. Jacqui later saw him supposedly dealing drugs to someone. Later that day, Carmel, Jacqui and Calvin Valentine went to investigate and Jacqui tried to break into his car to search for drugs. However, Kyle saw her and rushed over to the car, showing her a packet of crisps and winding Carmel up asking "how long do you get for possession of empty crisp packets these days". This annoyed Calvin, so he defended Carmel by saying "don't try and be funny". Later, Theresa confronted him about the whole situation, which resulted in him threatening her. On the 7 May 2010, Kyle was caught drug dealing at the loft by Calvin, who was dressed in a Spiderman outfit. Calvin then went to warn him not to return to The Loft, and barred him. However, Kyle and his mates soon turned against Calvin and tried to attack him. However, Calvin was saved by Malachy Fisher, after he looks on for a while. He later returned, when Calvin accused him of sending the death threats. Kyle then had a word with Calvin, then he offered to help him out. It was later revealed that Calvin had bought a gun from Kyle. He has not been seen since. However Kyle turned up at Calvin's wedding saying he needed the gun back. Some time after Calvin's murder, Kyle returned, and Theresa, wanting to get away from Jacqui's control over her life, stayed in his flat. Kyle made her sleep on the couch and clean the place while he entertained women. Theresa soon had to return home. She told Jacqui that Kyle wanted his gun back. Kyle returned on 9 July, barging into the Valentine home and threatening Lauren. He was shocked when Lauren told him Theresa was pregnant with what Lauren assumed was his baby (Calvin was actually the father). He confronted Theresa when she was alone at the McQueen home, and she admitted that she had lied about him being her child's father. He threatened her, but before the situation could get worse, Jacqui and Myra returned home, and Kyle left. On the 15th of July Kyle briefly kidnapped Anita Roy, wanting to know who the father of Theresa's baby was, he locked her in his car and started to drive away when she said she fell out with Theresa because she didn't believe Anita saw a gun in Evissa. Kyle let Anita go, he was next seen at the Mcqueen's house where he, once again, confronted Theresa. He shouted and threatened her untill she confessed she killed Calvin.

Molly Montgomery

Molly Montgomery
Hollyoaks character
File:Molly M.jpg
Portrayed by	Sophie Isaacs
Duration	2010
First appearance	17 May 2010
Last appearance	23 May 2010
Classification	Former; recurring
Created by	Lucy Allan

Molly Montgomery played by Sophie Isaacs first appeared at the murder mystery birthday surprise for India Longford. She was the host. She then became close to Charlotte Lau and slept with her.

Texas Longford

Texas Longford
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove
Duration	2010
First appearance	17 May 2010
Classification	Returning; regular
Created by	Lucy Allan
In-universe information Sisters India Longford Grandfathers Alistair Longford

Texas Longford, played by Bianca Hendrickse-Spendlove, first appears on the 17 May 2010 at India's murder mystery party. She is the older sister of already established character India Longford (Beth Kingston).

DI Andrews

DI Andrews
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Maggie Norris
Duration	2010–
First appearance	25 May 2010
Classification	Present; recurring
Created by	Lucy Allan
In-universe information Occupation Police Officer

DI Andrews played by Maggie Norris is a Police Officer investigating Calvin Valentine's shooting. She arrives after he passes away. She interviews all of the suspects straight after the shooting. She takes Carmel Valentine's dress away for examining. On Friday 28 May 2010, Malachy Fisher (Glen Wallace) confessed to her that he shot Calvin. A month later she formally charges Gaz Bennett of murdering Calvin when he was found with a gun that was linked to Calvin's murder.

Adam

Adam
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Vlach Ashton
Duration	2010
First appearance	31 May 2010
Last appearance	26 July 2010
Classification	Former; recurring
Created by	Lucy Allan
In-universe information Occupation Realtor

Adam played by Vlach Ashton is a realtor who was once involved with Loretta Jones. Frankie Osborne hears Loretta making an appointment to see a realtor, and tells her son Jake Dean, who is dating Loretta. Jake follows her, assuming they're going to look for a home, but finds Adam and Loretta arguing. Loretta tells Jake that Adam has been harassing her. The next day, Jake confronts Adam, but Adam warns him about Loretta, saying she tried to control him, threatened to kill him, still watches him, and had told him about Jake months ago, in hopes that Adam would take her back. A few days later, Adam showed up in Chester to once again warn Jake about Loretta, and showed him the restraining order he had taken out against her. Adam was last seen in late July, when Nancy Hayton met with him to confirm Jake's accusations against Loretta.

Jensen Newton

Jensen Newton
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Unknown
Duration	2010
First appearance	21 June 2010
Last appearance	25 June 2010
Classification	Former; recurring
Created by	Lucy Allan
In-universe information Mother Shelly Newton Half-brothers Barry Newton

Jensen Newton is the baby brother of Barry Newton, first appears on 21 June 2010 with his mother Shelly. Shelly insists to Newt that she has stopped taking drugs because of Jensen, and leaves him with Newt when she goes for a job interview. Just as Newt, assuming Shelly has abandoned them, is about to run away with the baby, Shelly returns announcing she has found a job in Scotland. The reunited family then relocate.

Amber Sharpe

Amber Sharpe
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Lydia Lloyd-Henry
Duration	2010–
First appearance	21 June 2010
Classification	Present; regular
Created by	Paul Marquess
In-universe information Father Phil Sharpe Mother Gabby Sharpe Brothers Taylor Sharpe

Amber Sharpe is the daughter of Gabby and Phil Sharpe, played by actress Lydia Lloyd-Henry. She first appeared on 21 June 2010, when she received a call from Tony Hutchinson telling her that her mother had been in a car accident. Amber feels uncomfortable around Tony and initially believes he was the one who ran her mother down, before he tells her he had just seen the accident. Amber and Taylor are confused when they return home with Tony and their belongings are missing, not realising that Gabby had planned to take her children and run away while Phil was gone.

Taylor Sharpe

Taylor Sharpe
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Shaun Blackstock
Duration	2010–
First appearance	21 June 2010
Classification	Present; regular
Created by	Paul Marquess
In-universe information Father Phil Sharpe Mother Gabby Sharpe Sisters Amber Sharpe

Taylor Sharpe is the son of Gabby and Phil Sharpe, played by actor Shaun Blackstock. He first appeared alongside his sister Amber on 21 June 2010. Tony Hutchinson, who helped Gabby after she was run over, tries to support Taylor and Amber while Gabby is in hospital. Taylor is initially not sure about Tony but warms to him when they have a cooking lesson. Taylor and Amber are surprised when they return home and find their belongings missing, not realising their mother had planned to run away with them while their father was gone.

Phil Sharpe

Phil Sharpe
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Andonis Anthony
Duration	2010–
First appearance	25 June 2010
Classification	Present; regular
Created by	Paul Marquess
In-universe information Sons Taylor Sharpe Daughters Amber Sharpe

Phil Sharpe is the husband of Gabby Sharpe. Played by actor Andonis Anthony, he first appeared when he visited his wife in the hospital following her accident on 25 June 2010.

Rose Townsend

Rose Townsend
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Libby Davison
Duration	2010
First appearance	28 June 2010
Last appearance	6 August 2010
Classification	Former; recurring
Created by	Lucy Allan
In-universe information Brothers Des Townsend

Rose Townsend is a recurring character in Hollyoaks who is the older sister of Des Townsend. Rose brought up Des after their parents passed away. Des's girlfriend Jacqui McQueen sees Rose and Des alone and assumes they are are having an affair -- when she begins berating them at Il Gnosh, Des explains their relationship. Rose goes to the McQueens for tea and seems to enjoy herself. Later, when Rose is disturbed to learn Jacqui had a mixed-race sister (Tina), we find out that she and Des have a deep family secret which seems to include racist views. Rose is even more angry when Jacqui tells her about a stint in prison. Rose succeeds in her efforts to turn Des against South Asian Ravi Roy. When Des is still slightly ambivalent, Rose threatens to disown him. She then helps him in his efforts to plant a smoke bomb inside Ravi's restaurant, Relish. She was again much more angry when Des proposed to Jacqui. To her relief, Jacqui declines his proposal when discovering about his racist attacks and this causes him to subsequently leave the village. Rose is then not seen again.

Carl Costello

Carl Costello
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Paul Opacic
Duration	2010–
First appearance	19 July 2010
Classification	Present; regular
Created by	Paul Marquess
In-universe information Occupation Footballer, Pub Landlord Wife Heidi Costello (?—) Sons Riley Costello Seth Costello Daughters Jem Costello Jasmine Costello

Carl Costello is an ex-premiership footballer. He first arrived as the new owner of The Dog in the Pond and father of already established character Jem Costello. Carl's first wife died when Jem was young, he then went on to marry Heidi Costello to which he has three more children with Riley, Seth and Jasmine

When Carl first arrives there is talk of scandal that has jeopardised his marriage and made him retire from football. During his first day in Hollyoaks, Carl sees daughter Jem for the first time in years; he is delighted but she wants nothing to do with him due to his numerous affairs however Carl claims to have changed.

Carl is shocked to see glamour model Mitzeee Minniver who had once slept with turns up in the village he is more shocked to find that Mitzeee is Heidis cousin and the daughter of his ex Trish Minniver

Seth Costello

Seth Costello
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Miles Higson
Duration	2010–
First appearance	20 July 2010
Classification	Present; regular
Created by	Paul Marquess
In-universe information Father Carl Costello Mother Heidi Costello Brothers Riley Costello Sisters Jasmine Costello Half-sisters Jem Costello

Seth Costello is the youngest son of ex premiership footballer Carl Costello,and model Heidi Costello. He is the twin brother of Jasmine Costello and younger brother of Riley and already established character Jem.

Riley Costello

Riley Costello
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Rob Norbury
Duration	2010–
First appearance	20 July 2010
Classification	Present; regular
Created by	Paul Marquess
In-universe information Occupation Barman Father Carl Costello Mother Heidi Costello Brothers Seth Costello Sisters Jasmine Costello Half-sisters Jem Costello

Riley Costello is the eldest son of ex premiership footballer Carl Costello,and model Heidi Costello. He arrives after Carl buys the Dog. He is the brother of Seth and Jasmine and already established character Jem Costello.Rileys ambition is to follow in his fathers footballing footsteps however he appears to get fed up of all the rules Carl imposes on him in order for him to be the best.

Barry

Barry
Hollyoaks character
Duration	2010–
First appearance	20 July 2010
Classification	Present; regular
Created by	Paul Marquess
Species	Dog
Breed	Greyhound
In-universe information Owner(s) Darren Osborne Jack Osborne

Barry is a fictional dog from the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. He made his first on-screen appearance on 20 July 2010.

Anne "Mitzeee" Minniver

Anne "Mitzeee" Minniver
Hollyoaks character
File:Mitzeee Minniver.jpg Rachel Shenton as 'Mitzeee' (2010)
Portrayed by	Rachel Shenton
Duration	2010–
First appearance	23 July 2010
Classification	Present; regular
Created by	Paul Marquess
In-universe information Mother Trish Minniver First cousins Heidi Costello Other relatives Jasmine Costello

Anne "Mitzeee" Minniver is a glamourous, wannabe glamour model. Mitzee first arrives at a PA for the loft promotion and quickly makes friends with Darren Osborne, Rhys Ashworth and Duncan Button. It becomes clear she has had a one night stand with Carl Costello and wants more. Things become more complicated when she reveals she is Carl's wife Heidi's cousin.

Kevin

Kevin
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Cameron Crighton
Duration	2010–
First appearance	29 July 2010
Classification	Present; regular
Created by	Paul Marquess

Kevin is an upcoming character due to arrive in 29 July 2010. He first appears during a storyline with Elliot Bevan, where Kevin tries to convince everyone he is an alien. He is set to become a fresher student along with Lee Hunter, Doug, Jamil and Leanne.

Jasmine Costello

Jasmine Costello
Hollyoaks character
File:Jasmine costello.jpg
Portrayed by	Victoria Atkin
Duration	2010–
First appearance	2 August 2010
Classification	Present; regular
Created by	Paul Marquess
In-universe information Father Carl Costello Mother Heidi Costello Brothers Riley Costello Seth Costello Half-sisters Jem Costello Other relatives Trish Minniver Mitzeee Minniver

Jasmine Costello is a character who arrived in August 2010, played by Victoria Atkin. Jasmine was introduced as a member of the yet to be established Costello family Jasmine in the twin sister of Seth. She first arrived on the 2nd of August.

Character creation and casting

In January 2010, it was announced that Lucy Allan had stepped down from the position of series producer and that Paul Marquess had taken over the role. It was soon revealed that Marquess planned to give Hollyoaks a "shake up", changing the productions team and beginning a cast cull by axing three established characters. Stephanie Waring (Cindy Hutchinson) then revealed that all remaining cast members feared their character would be axed. One month later, Marquess announced his plans to axe a further eleven characters, who would leave at the end of their current contracts. In April 2010 Marquees announced plans to introduce new family the Costello's Speaking about the new family Marquees stated "They're only one of three families. They're family number two. The thing about the Costellos is that The Dog has to be somewhere the audience wants to be. It's like when I did Brookside, the first thing I did was put Bev in the bar so you wanted to be in there.....I'm not saying the Costellos won't have serious stories but I think you'll want to be there. They're good-looking kids and the parents are good-looking and there's potential for energy and fun." The Costellos were a built on family to the all ready established Jem Costello.

Jasmine was introduced later than the rest of her family. On the 1st of July it was announced actress Victoria Atkin had been hired to play the part.Along with two pictures of Victoria dressed as Jasmine then Jasmine alter ego 'Jason'.

Of the character's creation, Digital Spy reported that "Jasmine's journey will highlight the mental trauma, physical disgust and ongoing frustration of a boy trapped in a girl's body, as well as the effects that her condition has on those around her. Atkin had reportedly worked with transgenderd teenagers in order to perfect her part.

Storylines

Jasmine is fifteen, and the twin sister of Seth Costello and daughter of footballer and model Carl Costello and Heidi.

When Jasmine first arrives she shows anger to her half sister Jem Costello for running away from home in 2007. Jasmine is taken to Evissa by her mother for a makeover and she seems unhappy to be there, until she strikes up a friendship with Bart McQueen.

Jasmine is first seen dressing as a boy when she joins in with some other boys who are adding graffiti to a wall.She is nearly caught by Carl but manages to run away. Jasmine spends a day with Bart however runs off after he kisses her.

Bart McQueen

Bart McQueen
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Jonny Clarke
Duration	2010–
First appearance	4 August 2010
Classification	Present; regular
Created by	Paul Marquess
In-universe information Family McQueen Father Victor McQueen Other relatives Queenie McQueen Marlena McQueen Joan McQueen Myra McQueen Kathleen McQueen Niall Rafferty Jacqui McQueen Mercedes McQueen Tina McQueen Carmel McQueen John Paul McQueen Michaela McQueen Theresa McQueen Max McQueen.

Bartholomew "Bart" McQueen, played by newcomer Jonny Clarke, is the latest addition to the McQueen family, who arrvied on 4th August 2010. 2010. He is the nephew of established character Myra McQueen. Bart is first seen at his step mothers funeral.

Bart's father lives in Scotland and works on an oil rig, and he rarely sees him, and his real mother is elsewhere, and so Bart faces the prospect of returning to an empty home when the funeral ends. After the funeral, Bart is caught shoplifting by policeman Dom Reilly. He's escorted back to the McQueen household. Bart stuns Myra by revealing he has shoplifted before, has an ASBO, burnt a school down (he was never proved of guilty of doing it) and other misdemenours. Dom is about to have Bart taken into custody, when Myra agrees to look after him. Myra immediately warns Bart not to get up to any trouble and Bart is allowed to stay in the McQueen household.

After a day at the McQueens Bart is roped into helping his cousin Carmel McQueen at Evissa. Whilst Carmel deals with her next client, Heidi Costello. Heidi arrives with her daughter Jasmine Costello, who seems to dislike the idea of having a makeover. Bart strikes up a friendship with Jasmine. He then steals money from the till, although Jasmine tells him to put it back, he doesn't, and isn't seen by Carmel. Bart spends a day with Jasmine but she runs off after he kisses her.

Brendan Brady

Brendan Brady
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Emmett J Scanlan
Duration	2010–
First appearance	5 August 2010
Classification	Present; regular
Created by	Paul Marquess
In-universe information Occupation Barman Sisters Cheryl Brady Wife Eileen Brady Sons Johnny Brady Daughters Lily Brady Gina Brady

Brendan Brady, played by Emmett J Scanlan is the older, half brother of already established character, Cheryl Brady. Cheryl "won't hear a bad word against him". He has been described as "making Warren Fox look like a pussycat". He is an Irish character, played by an Irish actor. He first arrives during a fight between Mercedes Fisher and Cheryl. He holds Cheryl back, and introduces himself. He then catches up with Cheryl and reveals he caught his wife, Eileen, in bed with another man, and so he left his wife and kids behind in Ireland. Cheryl is sympathetic to Brendan.

Whilst staying with Cheryl, Brendan steals £20 from her wallet. Later on in the Dog, Cheryl mentions how she was unable to buy the Loft, when Brendan says he has a friend who could help out. Carl Costello recognises the name of the person Brendan was talking about, and warns Malachy that this friend of Brendan's is shady and potentially dangerous. Malachy confronts Brendan about this, but Brendan warns Malachy to mind his own business. A few days later Brendan is revealed to be behind Malachy being tied up and the McQueen home and business being looted. Brendan works with Cheryl in her new vision for the Loft, Chez Chez.

Veronica

Veronica
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Lynsey McLaren
Duration	2010–
First appearance	6 August 2010
Classification	Present; regular
Created by	Claire Fryer
Introduced by	Paul Marquess
In-universe information Sons Harvey

Veronica, played by Lynsey McLaren, is a character due to arrive on 9 August 2010. She first is first seen outside the Dog, texting someone, when Brenden Brady catches her eye. Brenden offers to buy her a drink and she accepts. She then gets talking to Malachy Fisher and they share a couple of drinks together. She later goes home with Malachy, snogging him and they head upstairs. She ties him to his bed, tricking him into thinking they were about to have sex, when she actually did it to trap him whilst she could steal money and items of jewelery from the McQueens. She admits Malachy is a nice person, kissing him before leaving him tied up.

Veronica steals everything from the McQueen home then went on to rob Evissa. Malachy manages to track her down, and ties her up. She plays on his marital problems with Mercedes McQueen to get him to leave the keys to the van full of stolen goods, but later, he sends Mercedes to the address, and she attacks Veronica for helping break up her marriage. Brenden, who had been working with Veronica, shows up later, and Veronica berates him for getting her involved with insane Mercedes.

Trish Minniver

Trish Minniver
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Paula Wolfenden
Duration	2010–
First appearance	10 August 2010
Classification	Present; recurring
Created by	Paul Marquess
In-universe information Daughters Mitzeee Minniver Nieces Heidi Costello Other relatives Seth Costello Jasmine Costello

Trish Minniver is an upcoming character due to arrive on 10 August 2010. She is the mother of Mitzeee and arrives on her birthday to see her family.

Alistair Longford

Alistair Longford
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Terence Harvey
Duration	2010–
First appearance	24 August 2010
Classification	Future; recurring
Created by	Paul Marquess
In-universe information Granddaughters India Longford Texas Longford

Alistair Longford is an upcoming character due to arrive in August 2010. He is Texas and India's grandfather and will begin a relationship with Cindy Hutchinson.

Diane O'Connor

Diane O'Connor
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Alexandra Fletcher
Duration	2010–
First appearance	August 2010
Classification	Present; regular
Created by	Paul Marquess
In-universe information Husband Rob O'Connor Stepsons Finn O'Connor Stepdaughters Sinead O'Connor

Diane O'Connor is a character due to arrive in August 2010. She is the mother and focal point of a third nuclear family, all introduced in the 2010 revamp of Hollyoaks. Diane will be played by former Brookside actress Alexandra Fletcher. Diane is described as "a step-mother of two who's desperate for a child of her own and with her biological clock counting down by the day - and her second round of IVF apparently destined for failure - her need for a baby quickly spirals out of control".

Rob O'Connor

Rob O'Connor
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Gary Cargill
Duration	2010–
First appearance	August 2010
Classification	Future; regular
Created by	Paul Marquess
In-universe information Wife Diane O'Connor Sons Finn O'Connor Daughters Sinead O'Connor

Robert "Rob" O'Connor is a character due to arrive in Hollyoaks in August 2010, along with the rest of his family - wife Diane and children Sinead and Finn. Rob will be played by actor Gary Cargill.

Finn O'Connor

Finn O'Connor
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Connor Wilkinson
Duration	2010–
First appearance	August 2010
Classification	Future; regular
Created by	Paul Marquess
In-universe information Father Rob O'Connor Stepmother Diane O'Connor Sisters Sinead O'Connor

Finn O'Connor is a character due to arrive in August 2010. The 12-year old will be played by young actor Connor Wilkinson.

Sinead O'Connor

Sinead O'Connor
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Stephanie Davis
Duration	2010–
First appearance	26 August 2010
Classification	Future; regular
Created by	Paul Marquess
In-universe information Father Rob O'Connor Stepmother Diane O'Connor Brothers Finn O'Connor

Sinéad O'Connor, possibly named after the pop star of the same name, is a character due to arrive in August 2010. 15 year-old Sinead will be played by former Over the Rainbow contestant Stephanie Davis.

Jamil

Jamil
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Sikander Malik
Duration	2010—
First appearance	September 2010
Classification	Future; regular
Created by	Paul Marquess

Jamil is a character due to arrive in September 2010 as part of the new students, he will be played by Sikander Malik. Jamil is characterised as being "very nice".

Doug

Doug
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	PJ Brennan
Duration	2010—
First appearance	September 2010
Classification	Future; regular
Created by	Paul Marquess

Doug is a character due to arrive in September 2010 as part of the new students, he will be played by PJ Brennan.

Leanne

Leanne
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Jessica Forrest
Duration	2010–
First appearance	September 2010
Classification	Future; regular
Created by	Paul Marquess

Leanne is a character due to arrive in September 2010 as part of the new students, she will be played by Jessica Forrest. Leanne is the girlfriend of Lee Hunter.

Trent

Trent
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Olivier Blanc
Duration	2010–
First appearance	TBA
Classification	Future; recurring
Created by	Paul Marquess
In-universe information Half-sisters Viv

Trevor "Trent" is a character due to arrive in during Hollyoaks: Freshers, he will be played by Olivier Blanc. It is soon revealed that he used to date India Longford. He is described as "nasty and manipulative" and is set to cause trouble for Texas Longford.

Viv

Viv
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	TBA
Duration	2010–
First appearance	TBA
Classification	Future; recurring
Created by	Paul Marquess
In-universe information Half-brothers Trent

Vivienne "Viv" is a character due to arrive in during Hollyoaks: Freshers. Viv is set to debut whilst camping with Charlotte Lau, she is described as wanting to show everyone a good time, but not who she makes out to be.

Other characters

Jack Welsh (Himself, 5–8 January 2010)

The Liverpool-based artist appeared as himself when he examined Leila Roy's artwork, and gave her a job in Paris.

Patrick (Daniel Yarnold, 12 January 2010)

A man who interviewed Loretta Jones for an office job in the probation service. Former lap dancer Loretta did not inform him of her previous job, and was insulted when he revealed he had no intentions of giving her the job as he wanted to meet a lap dancer.

Dr. Ford (Glen Cunningham, 20 January 2010)

A doctor at the anorexia clinic, who weighed and assessed Hannah Ashworth, before releasing her.

Policeman (Phil Jervis, 11 February 2010)

A police officer who arrived to arrest Jamie for the stabbing of Blue. Jamie then stabbed Darren Osborne whilst trying to escape and was arrested.

Johnny (Luca Hyde, March 2010)

Caroline's young son.

Steve (Anthony Crank, 26 March 2010)

A TV producer recording Duncan Smith's 16th birthday party. He also kisses Theresa McQueen, but she slaps him and walks off.

Glen Turner (Drew Horner, May 2010)

Calvin's former police collegue. Glen helps Calvin set up Gaz Bennett for sending him death threats a few days before his death.

Dr. Julian Bashir (Amerjit Deu)

The doctor who told Steph Dean her cancer was progressive, and that she would need to have an operation within days.

Louis (Des O'Malley, 4 August 2010)

A 15-year old in his second battle against bone cancer. Steph Dean meets him at radiotherapy when she sees him filming her. After she confronts him, she begins to sympathise with him, and he helps her to deal with her cancer, encouraging her not to shut her mother out.