HOLLYOAKS is no stranger to change, as some of the show's biggest names are set to exit in the near future. Here's everything you need to know about the comings and goings in Hollyoaks. Newcomers Martha and Jez Blake will be joining Hollyoaks as the estranged mother and twin brother of deceased Patrick Blake.
Jeremy Sheffield, who previously played Patrick from 2012 to 2016, makes a return to the Channel 4 soap in the new role of Jez. Actress and television personality Sherrie Hewson has signed up to play Martha, mother of the Blake twins. Jeremy Sheffield said of his return: “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." 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?” Jonas Khan joined the cast of Hollyoaks back in 2022, playing Zain Rizwaan, a love interest for Misbaah Maalik (Harvey Virdi).
Actor Jonas will be bowing out from the show after two years in the role. His character’s storylines have seen Zain and Misbaah get married, as well as Zain suffering a stroke. Stephanie Waring wil.
