Hollyoaks icon returns as character's twin in soap first and Loose Women star joins cast

4 May 2024

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Jeremy Shefield is returning to Hollyoaks but this time as Patrick Blake's twin Jez and he's bringing along his mother Martha, played by Loose Women's Sherrie Hewson

A Hollyoaks legend is returning to the Channel 4 as his iconic character's twin brother.

In a soap first, it has been confirmed that Jeremy Sheffield will return to television screens in upcoming scenes set to air this month but this time as Sienna Blake's uncle and the late Patrick Blake's twin Jez.

Speaking about his new role, Jeremy said: "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. Working with the wonderful Sherrie Hewson means we get to explore even more of the famously twisted Blake family secrets."

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Loose Women's Sherrie Hewson will play Sienna's long-lost grandmother Martha and the the newest arrivals are set to shake the lives of Sienna, Maxine Minniver (Nikki Sanderson), Dilly Harcourt (Emma Johnsey-Smith) and Liberty Savage (Jessamy Stoodart) as the pair come bearing wildly unexpected news.

Jeremy Shefield and Sherie Hewson have joined the Hollyokas cast as Martha and Jez Blake (Image: Lime Pictures)

Sienna’s family tree branches out in upcoming scenes when she meets her long-lost grandmother and uncle, the latter striking a remarkable resemblance to a ghost from her past. The Blake dynasty promises heightened drama, hysterical situations and a whole host of secrets ready to be uncovered.

Talking about her new role, Sherrie Hewson said: :It’s been a roller coaster joining Hollyoaks. The character is just wonderful to play. Everyone is so lovely such a great atmosphere to work in and so welcoming. We laugh a lot what more could you ask for."

Fans will remember Jeremy as Patrick Blake (Image: Lime Pictures)

Hannah Cheers, Hollyoaks Executive Producer, 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. But for Sienna, Dilly, Liberty and Maxine, what happens next is not what anyone could have expected."

Sherrie has previously appeared in rival soap Coronation Street (Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage)

Actor and Presenter Sherrie is best known for her roles as Joyce Temple-Savage in Benidorm and Maureen Holdsworth in Coronation Street. She was also a panellist on Loose Women for 14 years. Jeremy returned to Hollyoaks as the ghost Patrick earlier this year in dramatic scenes.

Hollyoaks airs weeknights on E4 at 7pm and first look episodes can be streamed Channel 4 at 7.30pm

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