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Hollyoaks: Theresa McQueen’s comeback storyline explained as Jorgie Porter returns
JORGIE Porter is making a dramatic return to Hollyoaks in time for the soap’s upcoming 25th anniversary.
The star - who plays Theresa McQueen in the Channel 4 soap - will be part of a “huge” story for the McQueen family as she reprises her role after four years away. Here's the lowdown...
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What is Theresa's comeback storyline in Hollyoaks?
Actress Jorgie has teased that her character's comeback will spark a new explosive storyline for the McQueen family.
Speaking to , the actress said of Theresa's return: "She's bringing back lots of drama, a few more stresses and she's also bringing the McQueens together with a certain huge storyline.
"It's really exciting and it can probably connect to some people in real life in some ways."
But Hollyoaks are keeping shtum about the exact details of Theresa's return, and fans will have to tune in to find out what happens.
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When is Jorgie Porter returning to Hollyoaks?
Jorgie is set to return to Hollyoaks in October 2020 to mark the soap’s 25th anniversary.
Hollyoaks boss Bryan Kirkwood has teased that a number of classic characters would be back for the soap’s milestone.
Hollyoak’s Nikki Sanderson has also hinted spin-off series Hollyoaks Later will be back to mark the big occasion, teasing that storyline would be too dark to air before the 9pm watershed.
She said: "We’ve all heard little snippets and rumours but producers are being very quiet and we’re all being kept in the dark.
"We all want to be part of it and I’m sure if previous anniversaries are to go by it will be explosive."
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Why did Theresa leave Hollyoaks?
Theresa left the village back in 2016 after surviving Nico’s murder attempt.
But as she tried to plan a quick exit, she managed to forget her own baby daughter Myra-Pocahontas.
At the last moment she remembered and took her to Spain where they have been living ever since.
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What else has Jorgie Porter starred in?
Jorgie originally took on the role as Hollyoak’s Theresa McQueen in 2010.
She has also appeared on Dancing On Ice and Celebs go Dating.
During Jorgie’s stint on Hollyoaks, her character became embroiled in a series of high-profile storylines including the murder of her brother-in-law Calvin Valentine.
Speaking about her return to the soap, Jorgie said: “I was excited but obviously a bit nervous - What if Theresa has gone out of my body and my mind?
"And the anticipation of coming back has taken so long , but coming back felt just like home and as if I haven't even been away for five minutes.
"Everyone's still the same and they're all amazing and inviting.
"I've been on set a few times now and I've had the best time and Theresa has literally jumped right back in to my body and my mind as if she’s never left."
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