Hollyoaks writer Jonathan Larkin has explained the reference to Olivia Newton-John that appeared in tonight's (August 9) first-look episode on E4.
It was announced yesterday (August 8) that the legendary Grease and Xanadu actress, pop star and activist had passed away at the age of 73.
This was her third battle with breast cancer, and the star has spent years advocating for and helping fund research. In the latest episode of Hollyoaks, Donna-Marie Quinn burst into the room dressed up in a bright pink leotard and worked out to Olivia Newton John's song Physical while James Nightingale announced his plan to re-apply to his old job, believing that criminal mastermind Norma has bugged his house and would be listening. Related: Hollyoaks' Felix and Grace race to find DeMarcusSoaps often film new scenes that reference real-world events last minute, sliding them into the edit very shortly before broadcast.
EastEnders did it just last week with the Lionesses' historic football win (and Hollyoaks has announced that Lauren Hemp will be appearing on the soap this week).
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