Emma Rigby Quits Hollyoaks

Hollyoaks actress Emma Rigby has quit her role in the Channel 4 soap after nearly four years, reports Digital Spy.

Rigby scooped the Best Actress award at this year's British Soap Awards and hopes to pursue other drama, film and theatre projects.

The 19-year-old, who plays Hannah Ashworth, told Digital Spy, "I've been on Hollyoaks since I was 15 and I've grown up on the show. I'm so very fortunate to be given the opportunity to learn my craft in such a fantastic environment. I just feel that the time is right to move on and hopefully get into dramas and films as I love to play different roles."

Emma finishes filming with the Chester-based soap in March and will remain on screen until June.

McKee To Leave Hollyoaks

Hollyoaks actress Roxanne McKee is to leave the soap after nearly three years of playing Louise Summers, reports DigitalSpy.

After discovering Warren's affair with best friend and bridesmaid Mandy, Louise formulates a plan and acquires a gun. Will she target Mandy or Warren? Or will the plot resolve come to its head in an unsuspecting and twisted way?

Speaking of her decision to quit, McKee said, I have enjoyed my time at Hollyoaks immensely and I’m going to really miss everyone at Lime Pictures."

"I have learned so much and will take away with me many happy memories - not just from everyone I have worked with but from Liverpool as a city too, which has become my second home. I know I will shed a few tears on the day I leave but I am so excited about what the future holds."

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