List of Hollyoaks characters introduced in 2026

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Hollyoaks is a British soap opera that first aired on 23 October 1995. [1] The following characters will make their debut in 2026. Jenson (Ryan Clayton), a love interest for Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe), was the first new character to be announced in 2026.

Jenson

Jenson, played by Ryan Clayton, will make his first appearance in early 2026. [2] [3] The character and casting was announced on 5 January 2026. [4] [5] He is introduced as a love interest for established character Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe), who he meets at a rehabilitation facility. [2] [6] The Hollyoaks 2026 New Year trailer showed a potential attraction between Mercedes and Jenson, as well as Jenson confronting established character Tim O'Leary (Philip Olivier) for using the identity of Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas). [2] Clayton had previously appeared in another soap opera, Coronation Street . [2]

Dan Laurie from RSVP Live opined that Jenson had "tense scenes" with Tim in the trailer. [2]


References

  1. ↑ Quinn, Angie (12 October 2025). "Hollyoaks' first ever episode was chaotic but still felt like a trip down memory lane". Liverpool Echo . Reach plc. Archived from the original on 5 January 2026. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Laurie, Dan (5 January 2026). "Coronation Street star joins Hollyoaks as Mercedes McQueen's new love interest". RSVP Live . Reach plc . Retrieved 5 January 2026.
  3. ↑ Adams, Michael (5 January 2026). "Hollyoaks and Brookside to crossover again as three legendary characters arrive in the village". Radio Times . Immediate Media Company. Archived from the original on 5 January 2026. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
  4. ↑ Laurie, Dan (5 January 2026). "Coronation Street and Waterloo Road hunk Ryan Clayton joins rival soap". OK! . Reach plc. Archived from the original on 5 January 2026. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
  5. ↑ "New and Returning Characters Set to Shake Up the Hollyoaks Village in 2026". Lime Pictures . 5 January 2026. Archived from the original on 5 January 2026. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
  6. ↑ Zammitt, Erin (5 January 2026). "7 huge Hollyoaks spoilers from the dramatic New Year trailer". Digital Spy . Hearst Communications . Retrieved 5 January 2026.
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