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What we learned from our Let’s Talk Conversion Therapy with Hollyoaks panel

From nuanced representation to the importance of intersectionality, here’s what we learned from our recent roundtable discussion. WORDS BY BRIT DAWSON As Hollyoaks fans will know, over the last month, the Channel 4 soap has been exploring the damaging effects of ‘conversion therapy’ in a long-running storyline that recently came to a head. Back in September, former Holby City star David Ames joined the cast as Carter Shepherd, a headteacher with a secretive, sinister plan. Under the guise of offering John Paul McQueen (played by James Sutton) self-growth sessions, he…

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Former Hollyoaks star Gerard McCarthy comes out as non-binary

Former Hollyoaks star Gerard McCarthy has come out as non-binary in a social media post. If you’re a fan of soap operas, then chances are you’ve heard of the long-running series Hollyoaks. The show, which first premiered in 1995, follows the dramatic and scandalous lives of young adults in the titular village. Over the years, an array of groundbreaking characters have been introduced within the series, including McCarthy’s queer and gender-fluid character Kris Fisher. On 21 June, the acclaimed actor has opened up about their own gender identity and sexuality…

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Hollyoaks star Adam Woodward apologises after commenting on an anti-LGBTQ+ photo

Hollyoaks actor Adam Woodward has apologised for interacting with an anti-LGBTQ+ post from UFC fighter Darren Till. On Monday( 26 July), Till took to Instagram and uploaded a photo that featured a pregnant trans woman getting an ultrasound with an inappropriate emoji shown on the screen. Woodward then proceeded to comment on the transphobic photo writing “Absolutely”, alongside a skull emoji. The photo received immediate backlash from LGBTQ+ Instagram users, which ultimately prompted an apology from the British soap star. In a statement to MailOnline, the 28-year-old actor said: “I…

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