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Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe reveals the sad real-life connection to character Mercedes McQueen's bowel cancer storyline
Jennifer Metcalfe has revealed the heartbreaking real-life connection she has to Hollyoaks character Mercedes McQueen's new bowel cancer storyline.
In hard hitting episodes, Mercedes will be told that there is a shortage of the chemotherapy drug that doctors would ideally prescribe her - putting her life at risk. MDs of Lime Pictures, Kate Little and Claire Poyser, said: 'Given the success of the new streaming-first model, we are delighted that Hollyoaks remains at the forefront of Channel 4's digital first strategy, bringing authentic, unexpected and untold stories that inspire younger audiences in a way that they want to consume them. 'Evidently there are implications that will mean we have to reshape Hollyoaks' production model and amidst the buoying news for the future of the show and its audience, we must also acknowledge that a reduction in cast and crew, will be very difficult and we will support everyone in that process.'
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