Gemma Bissix Returns to Hollyoaks After 12-Year Hiatus
In a shocking twist, legendary soap villain Gemma Bissix is set to return to Hollyoaks after a 12-year hiatus. The blonde bombshell, 41, will reprise her role as minx Clare Devine on the Channel 4 soap next month, despite being killed off in 2013.
According to The Sun, Gemma’s return to Hollyoaks has been kept top secret, and her character is set to stir up plenty of on-screen drama as the soap kicks into gear around its 30th birthday. A source close to the show revealed that Gemma is delighted to be asked back, especially as she’s rising from the dead. "The scenes will be explosive," the source added.
Gemma’s Hollyoaks character Clare wreaked havoc in the iconic Cheshire village but met a brutal demise in 2013 when she was mowed down by Doctor Browning, following a shove from Mercedes McQueen. Reflecting on her departure at the time, Gemma said: "I think at the time, Clare had had so many ups and downs. The character has to expire at some point – you can’t be that evil and not get your comeuppance."
Interestingly, Gemma also played Clare Bates in EastEnders, appearing on Albert Square for 15 years before leaving in 2008. Recently, EastEnders viewers had been expecting her to reprise her role as Clare Bates on the rival BBC1 soap after her on-screen dad Nigel, played by Paul Bradley, has mentioned her on air several times. However, it seems that Gemma will be returning to Hollyoaks instead.
A Hollyoaks spokeswoman declined to comment on Gemma’s return, but The Sun understands that Gemma’s return is a significant coup for the show. With her character’s history of causing chaos and destruction, it’s likely that Gemma’s return will send shockwaves throughout the Hollyoaks community.
As the soap opera landscape continues to evolve, one thing is certain – Gemma Bissix’s return to Hollyoaks is set to be a major talking point in the world of television. With her iconic character Clare Devine returning to the scene, fans are eagerly anticipating what drama and excitement she will bring to the show.
The return of Gemma Bissix to Hollyoaks is a significant development in the world of soap operas, and The Sun will continue to provide updates on this story as more information becomes available. For now, fans will have to wait and see what impact Clare Devine’s return will have on the show.
