When Hollyoaks first arrived on screens, it fast became known as the home of the sexiest soap stars. At its peak, it raked in four million viewers a night who tuned in to see some of the most controversial storylines on the box.
As the Channel 4 soap turns 26 this month, take a look back at the seven stars of the original cast and where they are now. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
You can sign up at the top of the page. Will Mellor Will Mellor launched his career on Hollyoaks playing Jambo Bolton until 1998.
He went on the have a successful acting career and starred in shows such a Two Pint of Lager and a Packet Of Crisps, Broadchurch and Line of Duty.
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