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Rita Simons Wraps Final Hollyoaks Scenes, Confirms Exit Ahead of 30th Anniversary

Her departure connects to the milestone episodes after a year of major storylines.

Overview

  • Simons announced on September 8 via Instagram that she has finished filming, writing 'that's a wrap' and noting she cannot share more without spoiling the 30th anniversary episode.
  • The actor joined in June 2024 as Marie Fielding, mother to Joel Deering and former partner of Warren Fox.
  • Marie became central to plots involving her sons Abe and Arlo Fielding, featuring heavily across recent storylines.
  • She previously told fans she would leave in the autumn for personal reasons, referencing recovery from a total hysterectomy, her time in Liverpool, and a move back to London.
  • Co-stars and fans posted farewell messages on social media, and her exit is set to air in the autumn on E4 and Channel 4’s first-look streams.