[1] Since Demircan debuted on Hollyoaks, Leah's storylines have included the murder of her mother, Amy Barnes (Ashley Slanina-Davies), her relationship with her adoptive father Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) and her stepfather Ryan Knight (Duncan James), finding out that they are having an affair, almost dying after drinking too much alcohol, going through her "rebellious teenage years" and becoming a teenage mother, among others.
[1] The following year, Demircan that her friends thought that it was "very cool" that she acted in Hollyoaks, which she believed was partly because they noticed her missing school and did not realise that she received tuition on set too.
She’s really looking forward to the awards night and has had her dress made especially by a friend of mine who is a fashion designer".
[14][15] In 2022, Demircan told Inside Soap that she was enjoying exploring more mature themes and found it exciting, explaining, "I've grown up alongside Leah, and getting to act out this new, rebellious side of her is so much fun.
[17] That same year, when Good Morning Britain presenter Katy Rickitt guest-starred on the soap, she praised Demircan, calling her "nothing short of a little diamond" and "real pro who's submerged herself in her role since practically the moment she was born.
[19] The news came months after the announcement that several cast members would be axed from the soap due to Hollyoaks having to reduce the number and duration of their weekly episodes.