List of Hollyoaks characters introduced in 2024

"[4] He also added "Kitty's past, and the reason she's landed in the village, could escalate into bigger problems down the line, Beau has strong morals, but he's also very empathetic, so this could lead to us seeing darker shades of his character.

[5] In a plot-twist aired in scenes from episode 6358, originally broadcast on 22 April 2024, it was revealed that Kitty is the daughter of conversion therapist Declan Hawthorne (Alan Turkington).

[7][8] Detective Sergeant Peel, played by Samantha Siddall,[9] was a police officer who made her debut appearance in Episode 6290, which originally aired on 17 January 2024.

[10] Peel interviews Felix Westwood (Richard Blackwood) following a multi-car collision in which an unnamed driver and Ella Richardson (Erin Palmer) died.

The following week, she conducts an interview with Lucas Hay (Oscar Curtis) and Ro Hutchinson (Ava Webster) following the disappearance of Declan Hawthorne (Alan Turkington).

A press release for the character described Abe as: "Very loving, friendly, and approachable, but under the surface there's more than meets the eye," and teased an "unexpected" family connection.

[19] Theresa later confesses to Cleo of their deceit after Kathleen-Angel McQueen (Kiara Mellor) outlandishly told the family of their one night stand, causing a strain on the pairs relationships.

[25] Arlo previously made a cameo appearance in episode 6334, originally broadcast on 19 March 2024 as part of a major plot-twist that his half-brother Abe is actually his kidnapper.

The private investigator immediately finds a lead in Ireland, though Marie is stopped on her way by the police as Abe has framed her for drugging Arlo with sedatives.

[36][37] On 21 May 2024, it was announced that the Hollyoaks production team had joined with the Home Office to produce a coercive control storyline involving Abe and Cleo.

[38] The Home Office had previously worked with Hollyoaks to produce a plot involving Maxine Minniver (Nikki Sanderson) and an incel group led by Eric Foster (Angus Castle-Doughty).

[39] It was reported the soap's partnership with Home Office will "shine a light" on the harmful behaviours that can occur within controlling relationships and demonstrate the impact of violence on victims.

I feel very privileged as an actor to be able to highlight the evils of conversion therapy with this storyline and I can't wait to see how tensions play out with Carter, Lucas, and maybe some others in the village.

"[41] Declan was killed off in the episode airing on 20 May 2024, after sustaining a head injury during a fight with Kitty Draper (Iz Hesketh) and Beau Ramsey (Jon-Paul Bell).

[31] He previously made a cameo appearance in episode 6334, originally broadcast on 19 March 2024 as part of a major plot-twist that his half-brother Abe is actually his kidnapper.

[45] When Marie hires a private investigator, she finds a lead in Ireland, though is stopped on her way by the police as Abe has framed her for drugging Arlo with sedatives.

"[60] Teasing the upcoming plot, executive producer Hannah Cheers added: "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.

Delighted at the news, he stated: "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.

"[65] Teasing the upcoming plot, executive producer Hannah Cheers added: "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.

In August 2024, whilst attempting to arrest Kitty Draper (Iz Hesketh) at the village play park for assisting an offender, Zoe went into premature labour.

[71] He is played by comedian Rob Beckett, whose casting was announced on 26 August 2024, alongside his comedy partner, Romesh Ranganathan, who will appear as prison guard, Reg.

[71] Rob and Romesh appeared in prison as Warren has been wrongfully imprisoned for the death of his mother, Norma Crow (Glynis Barber), who was actually murdered by gangster Blue, who was recently revealed to be Hollyoaks resident, Dave Williams (Dominic Power).

[71] He is played by comedian Romesh Ranganathan, whose casting was announced on 26 August 2024, alongside his comedy partner, Rob Beckett, who will appear as prisoner, Sunshine.

Leah gave birth to James with the help of her aunt Leela Dexter (Kirsty-Leigh Porter) and cousin Peri Lomax (Ruby O'Donnell), moments before Ste was brought out of his coma.

[73] This has caused worry as Dillon is Leah's brother, Lucas Hay's (Oscar Curtis) boyfriend and both feel that he won't forgive them for their infidelity.

[74] After the time-jump in September 2024, it was revealed that Leela was pregnant again after the tragic loss of her and Joel's son, Noah in May 2024,[74] which Erin Zammitt from Digital Spy described this to be a "heartwarming development".

Something massive happens in the New Year and it's nostalgic in a weird way for fans so it's really going to set things on fire but what it leads to and the world Kat and Jacob are a part of is a much bigger picture.

"[78] Kat Omari, played by Sonia Ibrahim,[75] is woman who is being kept in a safe house by Rex Gallagher (Jonny Labey) alongisde a man named Jacob (Ethaniel Davy).