Hollyoaks bosses have revealed they have stopped filming upcoming episodes and have set a new TV schedule amid the coronavirus.
In a statement recently released Channel 4 bosses explained, "It is with a heavy heart that we have made the decision to pause filming of Hollyoaks.
"From Monday 30th March, we will be reducing the number of our weekly new episodes from five down to three, which will air Monday to Wednesday."
However they went on to reassure viewers that they'll continue to air every week night but instead of Thursdays and Fridays they'll air "brand new series of Hollyoaks Favourites" on E4.
"Introduced by Kieron Richardson and Jorgie Porter, this series will give viewers a chance to revisit some of our biggest episodes, from weddings, bust-ups, heartbreaks and some of our biggest and best stunts," they added.
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While Grace is keen on Sylver and Mercedes to get a divorce, it's clear that there's still unfinished business between the pair...
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Warren Fox goes to kill Liam but they narrowly miss each other. Liam then prepares to kill Warren first.
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Mercedes warns Grace that Liam is getting out of hand. They're both horrified when they discover he has been pimping Maxine Minniver out to Clayton.
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They plan to put an end to Liam's terror and confront him but are shocked when he confesses he wants Maxine to pay for Jesse Donovan's death.
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Mercedes and Sylver feel awkward when Grace mentions the wedding... Mercy is then stunned when she receives divorce letters.
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While Grace goes into overdrive with her wedding plan, Liam throws John Paul MccQueen into the back of a van... He then manages to convince Sylver that Grace is in trouble.
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When Mercedes spots Grace trying on wedding dresses it dawns on her that she's lost her chance with Sylver and hands over the divorce papers.
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They're then left concerned when they receive a text about Sylver being in trouble. Mercedes, Grace, James and Maxine all head to the Emporium and find Liam and his 'Devil's dinner party'.
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When they arrive, Liam locks them in The Dog and it quickly dawns on them all that he's at his most manic. They begin to worry about Sylver and John Paul's whereabouts.
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As events spiral out of control, Liam takes pleasure in telling Mercedes that Grace and James are responsible for shooting her... They try and explain themselves but Liam has other ideas.
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Liam promises that everyone can live but only if Mercedes kills Grace... By the end of the week everyone is reeling from the tragic events that occur.
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Meanwhile, Edward refuses to be pushed away by his family after his affair with Diane came to light.
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Edward goes to extreme measures to try and win Tony over - but what will his son decide?
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Edward then asks Diane to help persuade Tony to let him stay... Later at the hospital when he overhears Misbah Maalik and Peri Lomax discussing pills that affect personalities he's given an idea.
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Darren and Kyle continue to enjoy each other's company but when they're meant to buy tickets for Mandy Richardson they end up missing out because they're playing video games.
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Brody and Liberty do pre-natal meditation but things get awkward very quickly when it gets intimate...
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Brody continues to feel uncomfortable around Liberty and reminds her that he's not in the right place for romance.
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Feeling hurt, she asks Damon Kinsella to take her dance, leaving Brody baffled by her behaviour.
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After Marnie Nightingale warns Walter Deveraux to not turn his back on his loved ones, he turns up about Diane's flat to see his grandson.
Hollyoaks' Favourites will kickstart with Mercedes McQueen's fourth wedding - to Dr Browning - that resulted in her accusing Lindsey Butterfield of having an affair with her fiancé.
Hollyoaks' bosses went on to say, "Soaps are an important part of people's lives and we have 25 years of Hollyoaks Favourites to revisit over coming weeks, celebrating the history of the show that you love.
"We will remain as present as ever on our social platforms so please keep in touch with us here, stay safe and take care of yourselves. Thank you for your ongoing support."
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Their decision comes shortly after EastEnders bosses announced they were postponing filming and reducing the number of episodes throughout the week.
In a statement they wrote, "In light of the spread of Covid-19, after much consideration, it has been decided that filming on EastEnders will be postponed until further notice. The decision was made after the latest government update.
"We will continue to follow the latest news and advice from the World Health Organisation and Public Health England.
"We have also taken the decision to reduce the amount of episodes we broadcast each week to two, so that we can ensure the audience can continue to enjoy EastEnders in their homes for as long as possible."