July 1st 2024.
After two years on the popular show Hollyoaks, Zain Rizwaan star Jonas Khan is preparing to bid farewell. His departure has been confirmed by fellow co-star Harvey Virdi, who plays Misbah Maalik on the Channel 4 soap. The two have shared the screen for the past two years, and Virdi expressed that she will miss working with Khan.
The current storyline has Misbah facing a tough decision as she must choose whether to leave the village with her husband Zain, portrayed by Khan. In upcoming scenes, Misbah finally makes her decision and as a result, Zain will be written out of the show. Fans were informed earlier this year by The Agency that Khan had completed filming his scenes.
Harvey, who has been a fan-favorite for eight years, will continue to portray Misbah, but she admits she will miss working with Khan. She shared, "I'll definitely miss Jonas, but as an actor, I'm just as excited as Misbah is about what's next!" Virdi also enjoyed the love triangle between Misbah, Zain, and Donny, played by Theo Graham. She explained, "It was so much fun being stuck in the middle of those two. Zain was always simmering with rage while Donny was cheeky, and I was trying not to smile! It goes to show that no matter your age, when you have a crush on someone, you end up acting like a teenager again!"
Hollyoaks is undergoing major changes at the moment, including a decrease in weekly episodes from five to three. This change has resulted in a number of cast departures, including Scott Drinkwell star Ross Adams and Warren Fox icon Jamie Lomas. Lily Best, Frank Kauer, and Theo Graham have also exited the show, with their characters Lizzie and Hunter being killed off.
Last month, it was revealed that Matthew James Bailey, who plays fan-favorite Ethan Williams, will also be leaving the show in the near future, which came as a shock to viewers. Additionally, Jon-Paul Bell, who portrays Beau Ramsey, is reportedly set to exit as well. Despite these changes, Virdi remains excited for the future and what it holds for Zain's character.
One of the biggest storylines currently on the show involves Beau and Kitty Draper covering up the death of Declan Hawthorne. This storyline has kept viewers on the edge of their seats and has showcased the talent of the actors involved. Stephanie Waring, who plays Hollyoaks royalty Cindy Cunningham, confirmed in April that her character was one of those axed in the casting cuts, which came as a surprise to fans.
In order to accommodate the move to three episodes per week, the show will take a time jump in September, setting events one year in the future. Fans can catch Hollyoaks weeknights at 7:30pm on Channel 4's streaming platform or at 7pm on E4. If you have any soap or TV stories, videos, or pictures, feel free to reach out by emailing us – we would love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soap on our homepage.
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