Hollyoaks Star Annie Wallace Speaks Out on Shocking Episode Cut! Streaming Daily on Channel 4
Following the announcement of the soap opera’s episode decrease, Annie Wallace, a star of Hollyoaks, shared a message of significance with her viewers.
Starting in September of this year, Channel 4 will show an hour-long omnibus every week, while E4 and Channel 4 Streaming will air three 20-minute episodes each week instead of five. Online conjecture has been sparked by the show’s confirmation that a cast reduction is most certainly in the works.
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Hollyoaks Star Annie Wallace
Wallace, who plays Sally St. Claire, addressed the rumors yesterday (February 29) on X, previously Twitter.
“Following the news about #hollyoaks today, it would be quite nice if social media and web forums didn’t rush to start ‘axe list’ threads,” she said in a tweet. “These are people’s lives… and we see you.”
A third of the soap opera’s workforce, or up to 135 positions, may be impacted by this transmission shift. Channel 4 justified the move by pointing to evolving viewership trends.
According to research, a large number of Hollyoaks fans only watch three episodes each week, which can be attributed in part to the abundance of other streaming options.
Hollyoaks Star Annie Wallace
“We are delighted that Hollyoaks remains at the forefront of Channel 4’s digital first strategy, especially in light of the success of the new streaming-first model,” said Claire Poyser and Kate Little, managing directors of Lime Pictures, in a joint statement.
“There are implications that will mean we have to reshape Hollyoaks’ production model and amidst the buoying news for the future of the show and its audience, we must also acknowledge that a reduction in cast and crew will be very difficult and we will support everyone in that process.”
“Devastating” is how the leader of the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Communications and Theatre Union (Bectu), Philippa Childs, described the job layoffs.
“For decades, Hollyoaks has entertained generations and it is the hardworking and talented crew who brought the iconic storylines to life,” Childs stated.
“It has also functioned as an incubator of talent for the whole industry, offering film and television professionals in the northwest fantastic job prospects and skill development chances. A major setback for the industry as a whole is today’s news.”
Hollyoaks premieres every weekday at 7.30 p.m. on Channel 4. The next day, the episodes run on E4, and a week later, they make their YouTube debut.
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