Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas has reportedly quit the show. The actor has played Warren Fox on the Channel 4 soap on and off since 2006.
The Sun reports that the actor has walked away from the role due to Channel 4 announcing budget cuts. Changes to their programming will see episodes of Hollyoaks slashed from five episodes a week to three by September, with 135 staff set to lose their jobs.The 48 year old has reportedly told bosses that "it’s the right time for him to go" and will be leaving the show later this year.
A source told the publication: “Jamie has been at the centre of some of the soap’s biggest storylines and has been back in Hollyoaks now for nearly eight years, which is a long time." OK!
contacted Jamie's representatives and Channel 4 for comment. They added: “It’s been a long stint which he has loved but with all the changes going on he felt the time was right to move on.
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