Sexy scenes are like eating a sandwich to me says Jen Metcalfe – I had to get used to it as Hollyoaks’ Mercedes

JENNIFER Metcalfe has admitted that sexy scenes in Hollyoaks are as normal as 'eating a sandwich'.

The soap actress has played the role of Mercedes McQueen for over 17 years since June of 2006 as the first character introduced by Bryan Kirkwood.

In Hollyoaks, Mercedes has been married at least three times to Russ Owen, Malachy Fisher and Dr. Paul Browning.

Her character has also been engaged to Riley Costello and was seen in a long term relationship with Joe Roscoe.

She's also been at the centre of various affairs which included heartthrob Calvin Valentine as well as her sister's husband Carl Costello, the father of her former flame played by Rob Norbury.

The actress has therefore had to undertake a lot of sexy scenes with her male co-stars, and speaking to The Sun, Jen said her character forced her to get used to steamy scenes quickly

"It’s honestly like eating a sandwich on a bench in a park for me," she quipped.

"I think because my character is quite feisty and fiery with the boys."

Jennifer, 39, added: "I had to get used to it very quickly. So I did, and honestly, it's like eating sandwich." 

Two years after she first joined the soap, in 2008 she feared Mercedes would face the axe by bosses.

However, she was soon assured the character would be a mainstay for fans of the Chester based serial drama.

But the Dancing On Ice star has grown since then and she told The Sun her attitude has somewhat changed as she would be 'okay' if bosses decided to kill of Mercedes.

When asked at the National Film Awards if she ever fears for her role after all the stunts in Hollyoaks, she explained: "If that's what they want to do? I mean, [if] that's what they want to do with me, Cest la vie!

"I'm okay with that. If that's what they wanted, then that'd be the right decision for the show."

Jennifer added: "But this year I'm staying.

"I just I feel like being on Hollyoaks, it's amazing, but like on any soap, the schedule can be gruelling. I'm filming literally at the minute, 12 hours every single day.

"It's all fantastic, I'm supporting Richard [Blackwood] in a massive storyline, a really challenging storyline, a really big storyline.

Him, me and Warren and Sharon, there's lots going on there.