Overview

• Rita Simons joined Hollyoaks in early 2024 as Marie, the estranged ex of Warren Fox and mother of Joel Dexter.
• She departs after two years at the centre of major storylines involving her crime-tangled sons Abe and Arlo.
• Simons will film her final scenes this summer for an explosive exit airing in autumn.
• Executive producer Hannah Cheers has confirmed a signature stunt to mark the show’s 30th anniversary in October.
• The anniversary storyline will also bring back iconic villain Clare Devine for a high-stakes confrontation with serial killer Jez Blake.