Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter is ‘set to return to the soap to celebrate its 25th anniversary’ four years after her exit
Jorgie Porter is reportedly returning to Hollyoaks for its 25th anniversary.
The actress, 32, is believed to be reprising her role as Theresa McQueen to commemorate the soap’s milestone anniversary.
Jorgie is among a host of stars who will be coming back to the show in a bid to draw in some original viewers, an insider revealed to the Sun.
She’s back! Jorgie Porter is reportedly returning to Hollyoaks for its 25th anniversary
The TV source revealed: ‘Jorgie is excited about the comeback and can’t wait to get her teeth back into her favourite role.
‘Bosses were keen to resurrect one of its most popular characters to draw in original viewers.’
MailOnline have contacted representatives for Jorgie and Hollyoaks for comment.
Jorgie first appeared on the soap in 2008, where she featured in a series of high-profile storylines including the murder of her brother-in-law Calvin Valentine.
Big return: The actress, 32, is believed to be reprising her role as Theresa McQueen to commemorate the soap’s milestone anniversary
Following her breakout role on the soap, Jorgie has since appeared on Dancing On Ice as well as appearing on stage and auditioning for Hollywood parts.
Jorgie left the show in 2013 before her return to the show was announced just four months later, where she continued to play the part of Theresa for two years.
Production of the long-running E4 soap has been halted, amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis, it has been announced.
Reprisal: Jorgie is among a host of stars who will be coming back to the show in a bid to draw in some original viewers, an insider revealed to the Sun
Bosses of the popular series put out an announcement on Sunday, also revealing that the number of episodes aired weekly would be reduced from five to three.
The press release reads: ‘Dear Hollyoaks viewers… It is with a heavy heart that we have made the decision to pause filming of Hollyoaks.
‘From Monday 30th March, we will be reducing the number of our weekly new episodes from five down to three, which will air Monday to Wednesday.’
Halting: Production on the long-running E4 soap has been halted, amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis, it has been announced
Bosses of the show went on to reveal that fans will still be able to get their Hollyoaks fix, with the introduction of a new series in which they can watch all-time highlights.
The press release continued: ‘To make sure we stay on air every week night, fans can look forward to extra special episodes every Thursday and Friday on E4, as we begin a brand new series of “Hollyoaks Favourites”.
‘Introduced by Kieron Richardson and Jorgie Porter, this series will give viewers a chance to revisit some of our biggest episodes, from weddings, bust-ups, heartbreaks and some of our biggest and best stunts.
‘We will start the series with Mercedes’ fourth wedding, to Dr Browning.
‘Soaps are an important part of people’s lives and we have 25 years of Hollyoaks Favourites to revisit over coming weeks, celebrating the history of the show that you love.
‘We will remain as present as ever on our social platforms so please keep in touch with us here, stay safe and take care of yourselves. Thank you for your ongoing support. Love from everyone at Hollyoaks.’
Host: Kieron Richardson will also present Hollyoaks Favourites, which will focus on some of the show’s ‘biggest episodes, from weddings, bust-ups, heartbreaks’. Pictured in October 2019