July 28th 2023.
Will Norma aka The Undertaker be related to Rita's new alter-ego? This is the question that has been on everyone's minds since the announcement of Rita Simons' casting in Hollyoaks. Rita is most famous for her iconic role as Roxy Mitchell in EastEnders, and it's no surprise that fans are wondering if her character in Hollyoaks will be related to Glynis Barber's Norma - or The Undertaker.
Rita and Glynis have a special chemistry that was evident in their explosive showdowns and heartwarming moments in EastEnders. Now, Glynis is making her mark in Hollyoaks as the dangerous gangster Norma, whose shell has been broken since the reveal of Warren Fox's true identity. Sources have confirmed to The Agency that Rita will be thrust right into the action, and Glynis couldn't be more excited.
“Rita was my daughter in EastEnders is joining Hollyoaks and I am absolutely thrilled!” Glynis said with a smile. She went on to hint that they will be working together once again, adding, “She’s a great girl I love her, she’s a friend of mine, she’s great fun with a great energy and I think there’s going to be some very exciting times ahead!”
Glenda and Roxy had a turbulent relationship in EastEnders, and it's clear that Roxy's new alter-ego will have an even bigger challenge dealing with Norma. Rita has already started filming and there are high expectations for her character. Our source recently shared, “There’s a real buzz in the air about Rita joining the show – she’s a great signing! Bosses have big plans for the character, who is going to be at the centre of some really big storylines and make a real impact.”
Rita's exit from EastEnders still leaves a sour taste in the mouths of EastEnders fans, but she's not ruling out a future return. She even made an appearance as a vision for Roxy's daughter Amy recently. Glynis has been vocal about her defensive of her sinister Hollyoaks alter-ego, and we can all agree that the show would be missing a great opportunity if Norma and Roxy's alter-ego didn't have some kind of connection. We can only wait and see what the future holds for these two characters.
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