Hollyoaks' Kieron Richardson and James Sutton: 'We're so lucky with our storylines' (VIDEO)

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Hollyoaks stars James Sutton (John Paul) and Kieron Richardson (Ste) have been at the centre of the action in Hollyoaks village this past year, with a long-awaited wedding, an HIV nightmare and the aftermath of John Paul's rape at the hands of his student, Finn.

"We've been very lucky," James told What's on TV at the British Soap Awards. "We've both had these big, important storylines we've really got our teeth into. We both feel really really proud of what we've done and achieved, how well it's been received and the impact it has had. That is kind of an award in itself." "]

Meanwhile, the Gloved Hand Murderer is still on the loose! But who will their next victim be? And does anyone in the Hollyoaks cast know who the killer is?

"I've got friends and family ringing me every day. Who is it? Who is it?" says Kieron. "But I don't think anybody knows at this point. But I don't think it's anybody who works at the hospital because it would be too obvious. I hope it's not me!"

Catch The British Soap Awards on Thursday, May 21, on ITV at 8pm.

Simon Timblick
Writer

Simon has long been a fan of soap operas, and especially loves OVER-THE-TOP plots involving evil twins, hair-pulling catfights and natural disasters.

Anyone remember the Sunset Beach earthquake/tidal wave?

Or when Krystle Carrington got locked in the attic and replaced by look-a-like Rita in Dynasty?!


Simon has written for a variety of TV and childrens’ magazines/websites including Inside Soap, Nickelodeon, What’s On TV, Radio Times, Metro, Girl Talk, Disney Girl, Toxic! and Digital Spy.

He has reported LIVE from the red carpet at The British Soap Awards interviewing glammed-up stars from soapland, and hosted a Facebook LIVE session for Metro with Home and Away legend Ray Meagher (Alf "Stone the flamin' crows!" Stewart) to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Aussie soap.


Simon is also co-author of The Treasures Of Coronation Street (Carlton Books)


And the writer and director of (very!) low budget fright flick, Midsummer Night's EVIL and the sequel webisodes series, The Hatchet Woods HORROR.