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Hollyoaks icon Stephanie Waring 'distraught' and 'begged' soap bosses not to drop her

Stephanie Waring has spoken out for the first time since it was announced that she would be leaving Hollyoaks after 24 years on the Channel 4 soap, admitting she was 'distraught'

Stephanie has played Cindy Cunningham for almost three decades (Image: Channel 4) Read MoreRelated Articles Hollyoaks real-life couple expecting baby together as they share sweet news Additionally, a daring one-year time jump is set to occur, leading to a spate of departures including fan favourites Owen Warner, Haiesha Mistry, Jamie Lomas, and Ross Adams. Jamie Lomas has done the soap rounds, including playing Warren in Hollyoaks (Image: Internet Unknown)Earlier this month, Stephanie turned to Instagram to express her initial shock and sorrow about leaving, writing: "I can't believe I am writing this and I have taken the last two weeks to process and come to terms with the shock of what I am about to say", before sharing the heartbreaking news: "I am heartbroken to announce that my character of Cindy has been included in the actors reduction of Hollyoaks."

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