Rhys Ashworth is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Andrew Moss.

[1] Rhys made a return on 27 June 2014 as part of his ex-girlfriend Cindy Cunningham's (Stephanie Waring) storyline about her bipolar disorder.

[2] In 2004, Jo Hallows stepped down from her position as series producer at Hollyoaks and it was announced that David Hanson would succeed her in the role.

In 2005, it was revealed that Hanson would introduce a new family to the series: the Ashworths consisting of father Neville Ashworth (Jim Millea), mother Suzanne (Suzanne Hall), son Josh (Sonny Flood), daughter Hannah (Emma Rigby), family friend Gilly Roach (Anthony Quinlan) and son Rhys.

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.

[3] It was soon revealed that Marquess planned to give Hollyoaks a "shake up", changing the productions team[4] and beginning a cast cull by axing three established characters: Neville, Suzanne and Josh Ashworth.

[5] As well as the axings, Emma Rigby, who played Hannah, had chosen to quit the previous year, bowing out in February 2010.

They both look around the college and find the girls sports team and volunteer to help their tutor Kathy Barnes with her students.

Rhys is jealous when Sarah and Craig Dean (Guy Burnet) begin to grow close and he accuses her of seducing other men.

Sarah texts Rhys constantly for forgiveness and she sees him in the pub, thinking he was with another girl she accused him of having an affair.

Rhys takes naked photos of Sarah on his phone and boasted to Darren Osborne (Ashley Taylor Dawson).

Going to the toilet, he leaves his phone on the table and Darren sends the photos to the SU Bar and publishes it in a lads magazine.

Rhys began meeting a mysterious older woman after getting a job as a male escort to earn money.

Rhys was working when Mercedes came to the shop and flirted with him, with Russ Owen (Stuart Manning) finding them.

Michaela McQueen (Hollie-Jay Bowes) then discovered Rhys and Beth's affair after seeing them kissing and told Josh the next day.

Rhys meets Zak Ramsey's (Kent Riley) sister Hayley (Kelly-Marie Stewart) in the pub.

Rhys discovers his mother Suzanne's affair with Darren behind Neville's back when he catches them in the act kissing and undressing.

Rhys admits to spiking Josh's drink as he can't hold his guilt any longer.

Rhys then asks Jack Osborne (Jimmy McKenna) if Duncan can move in with him as he knows that it is hard to live without a family.

Later, Rhys begins developing feelings for Jacqui after and he asks her to move in with him after she leaves Myra's place following a disagreement.

Rhys and Jacqui make up for good and with help of getting dog, Terry, they become closer even having sex for the first time since the rape.

Rhys and Jacqui struggle with money so get a lodger Ally Gorman (Dan O'Connor) to help with the bills.

When Mercedes, Jacqui's sister, becomes depressed after her fiancé Riley Costello (Rob Norbury) with their son Bobby Costello (Jakob Chialton) leaves her Rhys goes to help her out however Mercedes kisses him and when he tells Jacqui he unknowingly causes a rift between the sisters.

Cindy ends the relationship with Rhys, when Tony loses his eyesight following an off-screen crash in the fated mini-bus.

She asks him to stay for the double wedding of Cindy and Tony and Doug Carter (PJ Brennan) and Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) so Jacqui will not be upset at the service before he then leaves.

Cindy and Tony marry but Cindy asks Rhys to take her with him (witnessed by Tony); he agrees seconds before Maddie Morrison (Scarlett Bowman) and the accompanying sixth formers crash into the wedding venue after the brakes failing the mini van and having to swerve to avoid hitting Ste's daughter, Leah.

They made a plan to leave the country after Cindy hid lottery ticket money from rightful owners: Blessing Chambers (Modupe Adeyeye) and the McQueens.

[11] Inside Soap critic Sarah said that during the Enjoy The Ride storyline "there are standout performances from some of my all-time favourite Hollyoaks stars, including [...] Andrew Moss".

[12] All About Soap journalist Kerry Barrett said viewers should "watch out for Andrew Moss" amongst other cast members "who all act their socks off",[13] while her colleague Carena Crawford said she was shocked at Rhys' death[14] AfterElton.com's Anthony D. Langford said he was not "shocked" at Rhys' death but that he "was sorry to see him go".

Langford concluded that Moss and Cooper "were beautiful and heartbreaking in those moments, reminding you of the love and connection that they had for much of their relationship.