Kate McGlynn has confirmed she has left Hollyoaks less than a year after joining. The actress, from Rochdale, joined the Channel 4 soap in July last year as Becky Quentin.
It was Katie's first big TV role after leaving Coronation Street 18 months earlier. The 28-year-old's final scenes as Becky aired on Tuesday night during E4's first look episode. READ MORE: Gemma Atkinson praised for 'keeping it real' as she shares photoshoot 'reality' of a 'tired mum' And the character certainly packed a punch with her being involved in big stories that were sparked by her beliefs in conspiracy theories including those surrounding 5G and the coronavirus pandemic.
Confirming her exit, Katie took to Instagram to share a lengthy message with Hollyoaks fans and her thousands of followers. "Becky Quentin, over and out! @HollyoaksOfficial," she began alongside a picture of her in character as Becky. "It’s been an absolute pleasure playing Becky and getting my teeth into something so different and gritty! "As an actor, to be able to portray someone that has so much likeness to extremely current global issues from conspiracy theories to anti-vaxxers, coronavirus and sinophobia… "I really hope the storyline has helped raise some important issues and helps people see how easy it is for someone to be sucked into this whole world of fake news and conspiracy!" She added: "Thank you to the entire cast and crew for being so unbelievably amazing and welcoming me with open arms! "I will miss you all, but other exciting opportunities beckon… " She also encouraged those affected by the subjects covered throughout Becky’s time in Hollyoaks to visit Channel 4's support website.
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