October 7th 2024.
In August, Iz said goodbye to her time on the popular soap, Hollyoaks. It's been a year since the former star, Iz Hesketh, started her journey with gender-affirming hormones and she couldn't be happier about it. Iz, who played the character of Kitty Draper for eight months, left the show at the end of August. Kitty, whose real name is Ivy Shaw, had come to the village under the identity of her deceased friend, seeking refuge from her abusive ex-boyfriend, Abe Fielding.
But as the story unfolded, we discovered that Kitty had also fled from her transphobic father, Declan Hawthorne. Tragically, Declan was killed by Beau Ramsey when he hit him with a book. Iz later clarified that her departure from the show was her own decision and not because of any budget cuts at the production base in Liverpool. Fans of Kitty were disappointed to see her go as she had become a fan favorite during her time on the show.
In a recent Instagram post, Iz revealed that she has decided to leave the show to focus on her surgery and healing. She also shared that she has completed one year on hormones and is proud of the woman she has become. Iz thanked her fans for their support and love, and also shared her excitement for what the future holds.
Last month, Iz organized an event called "Songs for a Trans Girl" to raise funds for her upcoming surgery. The event featured performances from musical theater stars, burlesque performers, and even Iz herself. She expressed her gratitude to everyone who attended, performed, and donated, saying that she has never felt prouder to be part of the queer community.
In an emotional post, Iz shared that she had lost her love for singing two years ago, but it has been rekindled through this event. She also thanked her friends and family for their unwavering love and support, which has helped her through this journey.
The door was left open for Iz to return to the show, but for now, she is focused on her surgery and healing. She also shared her love and appreciation for her community, who have raised over £10k for her surgery. She feels blessed to have such amazing support and knows that with them by her side, she can do anything.
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