Overview
- Wednesday's episode marked Rita Simons' final appearance as Marie Fielding on the Channel 4 soap.
- On screen, Marie left the village for a new start on Brookside Close in a crossover nod to Brookside.
- Simons thanked the cast and crew, calling it an "iconic" exit, and said she will miss everyone in the village.
- The send-off was part of Hollyoaks' 30th‑anniversary programming and featured Brookside resident Billy Corkhill.
- Simons, who joined in 2024 and is known for EastEnders, had announced in June that she would depart to return to London.