Jake Quickenden has joined ‘Hollyoaks’.
The 30-year-old star – who has appeared on the likes of ‘The X Factor’ and ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ in the past – has spent her first day filming on set for scenes set to air later this year.
He said: "It’s very exciting and it’s a privilege. ‘Hollyoaks’ is such an amazing show and it’s been around for so long; to be asked to come and have a role on it, it’s amazing.
"I’m really happy. I’ve had a great day and everyone’s so sound. It’s nice to arrive somewhere new and know someone like Steph [Waring] too, she’s made it really easy to fit in."
Jake shot scenes on Tuesday (06.08.19) with Steph (Cindy Cunningham) – who he worked with on ‘Dancing On Ice’ last year – and her co-star and on-screen sibling Ellis Hollins (Tom Cunningham).
His character is set to appear during the soap’s huge stunt week in October, although further details are yet to be revealed.
Jake will also film with Nick Pickard, Ashley Taylor Dawson, Sarah Jayne Dunn and Gary Lucy as part of these episodes.
Last year, Jake revealed he’d been in talks with ‘Hollyoaks’ about joining the cast, and he started taking acting lessons to really capture the attention of producers.
He said at the time: "I’ve been doing that for the past two years. After ‘I’m A Celebrity’ I wanted to add another string to my bow.
"I have spoken to ‘Hollyoaks’ and they’ve said they like me. If a role did come up, then I’d snap their hand off. Danny Miller from ‘Emmerdale’ is a good mate of mine and he’s been giving me some advice. And I spoke to [‘Corrie’ star] Brooke Vincent during ‘Dancing On Ice’ and she said to just go for it."
Jake Quickenden joins Hollyoaks for autumn stunt storyline
