Overview

• William Thompson announced on October 11 via Instagram that his time as Ant Hutchinson has ended after filming his final scenes.
• Thompson joined the soap in 2023 as a recast for Ant, taking over from Caelan Cobbledick-Manning.
• Ava Webster is stepping down as Ro Hutchinson, with Leo Cole confirming on Instagram that he will take over the role.
• Lacey Findlow has said she filmed her final scenes as Dee Dee Hutchinson in recent weeks.
• Reports point to additional Hutchinson-family recasts, though replacements for Ant and Dee Dee have not been confirmed, as other exits such as Rory Douglas-Speed and James Sutton contribute to wider cast turnover.