Overview

• The 75-year-old described her final Hollyoaks scenes as “spectacular” and “horrific” in interviews published on October 5.
• She floated the idea of joining EastEnders as an “evil” relative to Elaine Peacock, played by her friend Harriet Thorpe.
• Hewson argued that older viewers and performers are routinely sidelined on screen, saying they are treated like “coffin dodgers.”
• Her Hollyoaks stint lasted about 17 months, following notable roles in Coronation Street and Emmerdale.
• Coverage in the Mirror and Manchester Evening News is based on a Reach PLC interview and makes clear there is no casting offer or confirmation.