Hollyoaks viewers were in for a surprise today as Robbie Roscoe was discovered dead by Jez Blake in the most recent episode, despite having since sinned the scene.
A Hollyoaks star has opened up about their unexpected departure from the soap opera. Viewers have been left stunned this week after it was revealed that a character had been killed off without fans realising until now.
Charlie Wernham, 30, made his first appearance as Robbie Roscoe on the Channel 4 show in 2013, before leaving in 2016. He returned last year and his character has now been killed off more than a decade since his debut on the soap.
Earlier this year, Robbie had taken prisoner by Jez Blake (played by Jeremy Sheffield), who decided to set him free from a shed in tonight’s episode. Robbie then walked through the village but couldn’t be seen by others, with it then revealed that he had been a figment of Jez’s imagination after he had murdered him weeks ago.
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Viewers have shared their surprise over the storyline and now Charlie has spoken about his departure. He told the Sun: “It’s a massive shame to say goodbye to the character and not going to be able to play him anymore but to be fair, I didn’t think I’d ever get a chance to play him again.”
The actor expressed his “very happy” that the chance to return. He continued, saying that he is “quite satisfied” with the “quite interesting ending,” but that it is “always sad” to complete a job like that of Hollyoaks.
Charlie made hints that Robbie might return in the future, but he admitted to the outlet that Robbie is currently “gone.” He claimed that his exit plot feels “special,” but that it’s “shame” to miss the show’s 30th anniversary in October.
Looking back on finding out about the storyline, he told Digital Spy: “Everyone was cautious, because I don’t remember this ever being done before. I was excited, though, because it’s something that I’d never done – and Robbie’s done everything there is to do! If you’re going to die on the show, it’s quite an interesting way of doing it – and I’m all for doing different things.”
Charlie told the outlet that other characters have “died and come back,” despite the fact that his character’s “final chapter” seems to be “the last chapter.” He made fun of the idea that “anything can happen,” but he said he wouldn’t be interested in coming back.
In today’s episode, viewers learned that Robbie had been killed by Jez. After being held captive by Grace Black (Tamara Wall), he had previously been held captive by the serial killer. He was allegedly hiding him in a shed with Jaze.
In the most recent episode, Jez told Robbie that they both deserved a “happy ending” with their respective partners, so he had to let him leave. After being free, Robbie approached Anya Lawrence’s ex-girlfriend Vicky Grant.
Vicky walked through Robbie, who attempted to speak to her, but she refused to do so. Then it was revealed in a flashback that Jez had killed him a few weeks ago but had kept seeing “Robbie” as a vision ever since.
Hollyoaks premieres on E4 on Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m., and first look episodes can be watched online starting at 7 a.m.
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