Hollyoaks 'quietly recast character' as they return after 3 years

Hollyoaks appears to have recast a fan favourite character, who is due to return to the beloved Channel 4 soap.

After three years, character Faith Hudson is set to return, if social media clues are anything to go by.

Faith, who is the daughter of Liberty Savage (Jessamy Stoddart), first appeared on screen in 2020. She was later played by two twins named Elsie and Lyla, and was last seen in 2022.

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However, it’s now been reported that producers have chosen child star Lottie Tatton to take over the role.

Faith has been absent from Hollyoaks in recent years, and was staying with her uncle Denis (Joe Tracini) in New Zealand.

However, Denis has been killed off screen, so Faith will be returning to reunite with her mum.

Lottie’s new role has been revealed on the Facebook page for The Drama Mob, an acting school run by fellow soap star Tina O’Brien, who is best known as Sarah Platt in Coronation Street.

The page announced: “A huge well done to our fabulous Lottie who has just made her debut on Hollyoaks playing Faith Hudson!

“Lottie has been part of the Drama Mob family since she was born - her mum is one of our amazing teachers Jenna!

“We’re so proud of her and know she’s going to absolutely smash it! Well done Lottie!”

Fans rushed to share their support, with one writing: “Love this. Well done Lottie, you little star.”

Another said: “Well done wee madam, you done superb.”

A Hollyoaks fan page on Instagram also shared: “Lottie Tatton has joined the cast playing Faith Hudson, the daughter of Liberty Savage and Brody Hudson. The last time we saw Faith she was just 2 years old, now at 5 years old what will Faith get up too?”

“My face lit up when i seen her im excited to see how she blossoms liberties character is just amazing,” one follower replied.

Another said: “I’ve been wondering where she’s been and noticed the recent at nursery comment which I guess was leading up to her debut.”

This comes as a dramatic storyline involving Faith’s mum Liberty has been exposed.

According to Metro, her affair with Jez Blake (Jeremy Sheffield) is due to cause a stir, having already caused some controversial moments.

Earlier this year, Liberty dressed up as her dead mum (Jez’s ex) to try and get him to fall for her, with her plan working, though Jez continued planning his wedding to John Paul McQueen (James Sutton).

As if there weren’t enough secrets, lies and deception so far, the Hollyoaks’ summer trailer revealed Jez having been a serial killer for years and finally being caught - but will he get what he deserves?

The Mirror has approached Hollyoaks for comment.

Hollyoaks airs Monday to Wednesday on E4 at 7pm and first look episodes can be streamed Channel 4 from 7am