Soap star Sherrie Hewson - who has appeared on shows including Coronation Street, Benidorm and Loose Women - will now join the cast of Hollyoaks in May.
Hewson is best known for her appearances on ITV's Loose Women and as Joyce Temple-Savage in Benidorm, and Maureen Holdsworth in Coronation Street.
Now she is set to add Hollyoaks to her resume with Hewson to join the soap at the end of May as Martha Blake.
Sherrie Hewson to join Hollyoaks cast
Hewson will join the cast of Hollyoaks along with Jeremy Sheffield as mother and son duo Martha and Jez Blake.
The newest arrivals will come bearing unexpected news and will shake the lives of Sienna, Maxine, Dilly and Liberty.
The duo will first appear on Hollyoaks on E4 in late May.
Executive producer of the soap, Hannah Cheers, said: “To be a Blake, you must be clever, captivating and charming on the outside… and calculating, cold and cynical on the inside.
“With a family dynasty so rich in history, it should come as no surprise that there are still many secrets to be uncovered.
“But for Sienna, Dilly, Liberty and Maxine, what happens next is not what anyone could have expected….”
Joining Hollyoaks has been a "rollercoaster" says Sherrie Hewson
Hewson said joining Hollyoaks had been a "rollercoaster" but everyone had been really welcoming and the character was "wonderful".
She said: "It’s been a roller coaster joining Hollyoaks!
“The character is just wonderful to play. Everyone is so lovely such a great atmosphere to work in and so welcoming. We laugh a lot, what more could you ask for.”
Sheffield will be returning to Hollyoaks after first appearing in the soap as the 'evil' character Patrick Blake.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Axed Hollyoaks star hints at switch to rival soap EastEnders
- Death In Paradise's new detective confirmed as EastEnders legend
- James Corden and Ruth Jones finish writing 'last ever episode' of Gavin and Stacey
Talking about his return, he added: “I’m so excited to be back in the village and have the opportunity to play a great new character.
“Jez might be Patrick’s twin but he couldn’t be more different; he’s charming, enigmatic, complex and full of mystery.
“Working with the wonderful Sherrie Hewson means we get to explore even more of the famously twisted Blake family secrets.”
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here