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When I tell people I've watched Hollyoaks religiously for ten years, to the point where I plan my evenings around E4's 7pm showing, the response I typically get is why ? Well, I'll tell you why; Hollyoaks is an enjoyable show, and it's provided me with some top-notch entertainment since 2008. So I'm going to tell you about its best - and worst - moments, and in the words of Willam Belli, you're gonna be better for it. The Best (Honourable mentions go to Jade and Alfie’s teen cancer storyline and romance, Niall trying to wipe out the McQueen family, Cleo McQueen’s ‘relationship’ with her evil stepfather Pete, and Sarah Barnes’ parachute death) Newt This is the character that drew me into watching the soap full-time. He looked intriguing, being the stereotypical ‘emo’ with jet black hair and a lip ring and eyeliner. He was a quiet, good friend with a level head and the occasional witty line. The actor was convincing. And then, in the biggest ev...

In a move that I can only describe as ‘desperately grappling for ratings and attention’, Jessica Shears and Dom Lever have got ‘married’ on Good Morning Britain as a Valentine’s Day special. Don’t remember who they are? I don’t blame you, but they were on Love Island back in the summer. Jess was the girl who came in a little bit later than the first bunch and deliberately picked Dom to couple up with to annoy Montana, parading around in a leather-look swimsuit that went halfway up her surgically-enhanced bottom. Dom is the guy who proudly announced he’s had a foursome before, and somehow didn’t know Marcel was in Blazing Squad until day five. He also didn’t leave the island when Jess got kicked off, but that’s none of my business. You can now find them on Instagram promoting tooth whitening kits or protein powder, that kind of thing. Arguably this fake, televised wedding was much more exciting than the demise of Chris and the angry Liv’s relationship (THANK GOD HE’S FREE), ...