Hollyoaks’ Nick Pickard calls for Will Mellor’s return and it’s an absolute yes from us

This iconic duo could be reunited soon

Nick Pickard, Will Mellor

by William Marriott |
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If you're an avid watcher of Hollyoaks, you'll know the Channel 4 soap has been the springboard for many famous UK actors, including Gary Lucy, Oscar winner Rachel Shenton, Game of Thrones star Nathalie Emmanuel and Ricky Whittle.

But a top fan favourite has always been Will Mellor, who played Jambo Bolton from 1995 to 1998 before leaving to pursue other projects, including Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps.

And if Nick Pickard, aka Tony Hutchinson, has his way, Will would be back on our screens sooner than you'd think.

Will Mellor in Hollyoaks
Will Mellor in Hollyoaks ©Channel 4/Lime Pictures

Speaking to The Sun about who he'd love to see return to the soap, the actor said, “Will Mellor, absolutely! I’d love them all to come back, but the sad thing is that most of my closest friends in the show, their characters are dead.

“James Redmond is always a good one, he’s been back a couple of times here and there, Davinia [Taylor]’s been back. I think they will probably do something along those lines but I don’t really want to speculate as to what."

Next week's Hollyoaks spoilers: Monday 13 – Friday 17 January 2020

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The week begins with Sienna worried that Brody Hudson didn't come home last night. Shortly after she gets a anonymous message asking her to meet in the village.

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When Sienna arrives at the closed salon, she spots Warren waiting for her. Sienna is furious and flies in anger for ruining her life.

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He manages to stop her from doing any harm when he tells her something has happened to their son Sebastian.

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Later, Warren slips up when he calls their son Sean – it's then that Sienna realises those twins that she tried to abduct from Maxine Minniver's wedding hotel really were her children.

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Sienna threatens to call the police but Warren promises that if she helps him, he'll move back to the village with the twins.

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Damon Kinsella and Liberty Savage are worried about Sienna but they're left relieved when he walks through the door.They're then stunned when Sienna reveals Warren has returned to the village and are concerned that she might be falling into a trap.

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At the end of the week Sienna feels like she's been double-crossed by Warren. Liberty then urges her to think what a cold, calculating Sienna would do…

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Meanwhile Diane Hutchinson prepares for her husband Tony's return home and tells Edward Hutchinson that they need to act as if nothing has happened between them.

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Emotions are running high when Tony returns home and is finally reunited with Diane. However a furious Edward watches on…

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Diane overhears Edward's kind words to Tony. Later, Edward and Marnie Nightingale get close and end up going on a date at The Dog. A jealous Diane watches on…

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Elsewhere James Nightingale returns from his skiing trip. Shortly after Liam Donovan invites him as his plus 1 to Courtney Campbell and Jesse Donovan's wedding, he then reveals that Breda McQueen is responsible for Harry Thompson's death.

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It then dawns on James that he has no justification for shooting Mercedes and is left struggling with his guilt. The next day James leans on Marnie but she's left worried when he confesses he's going to the police after hurting an innocent woman…

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Scott and Mitchell Deveraux awkwardly bump into each other after breaking up. While Mitchell wants to go back to being friends, Scott's not too sure.

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Courtney is devastated when she hears her wedding has to be in The Loft because there was a fire at their original venue. Elsewhere while Scott and Azim are planning the wedding they end up kissing.

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Scott opens up to Azim and admits he's still not over Mitchell but they decide to go on a date to The Hutch. After Azim tells Scott he's attracted to him they kiss again.

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Courtney is stressed about not getting her 'perfect' wedding and Grace Black decides to step in and urges Jesse to make sure he gives his fiancé whatever she wants.

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Jesse ends up firing Azim so he can plan a more personal wedding for him and Courtney with a Scottish theme.As Jesse and Courtney work through their wedding list, the prepare to countdown to their wedding day together. However before midnight Jesse is quick to get rid of his fiancée because it's bad luck to see each other before the ceremony…

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Ollie Morgan gives Sid some advice when things with Juliet cool down. Sid plans to take Juliet to a hotel but during a conversation with Brooke Hathaway she admits she's feeling nervous about spending the night with him.

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Jordan Sumner gives Sid money for his romantic night but it's not long before he wants to find out about Sid's new life in Hollyoaks; he even asks to meet Leela Lomax.

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Jordan winds Sid up about Juliet and it's not long before it becomes clear how much power he has over his cousin.

Breda McQueen stabs Tony Hutchinson
Breda McQueen stabs Tony Hutchinson ©Channel 4/Lime Pictures

“I’m 44 now and a lot of the cast, they’re all lovely but I’m a bit older than a lot of them, so they are all doing things I was doing twenty years ago! So those older characters, they’re my group of people I was doing it with[at the start], so whenever they come back it’s always fun for me.

“We always get together and have a drink, but I can’t keep up with these young ones now!”

Nick, who has appeared in the soap since it’s very first episode on 23 October 1995, also opened up about his latest storyline, which saw Tony stabbed by the village serial killer Breda McQueen.

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Revealing he was shocked about the outpouring of love for his character, the 44-year-old said, “I was really surprised and it was lovely that people came out and said something.

“There were loads of hits on Twitter and Instagram. It was really nice… they keep faking Tony’s death so maybe if they do eventually get rid of me it might be the boy who cried Tony!

“I was overwhelmed and really happy and that’s really why I’m so happy here, because you forget how many people you are making happy. We are on our third generation of viewers now so it gives you a little warm feeling inside.”

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