She infamously played Sinead O'Connor and this year Stephanie Davis returned to Hollyoaks
Hollyoaks bosses confirmed Stephanie Davis' return to the village this year! They made the announcement in May and she returned to screens in September.
The former Celebrity Big Brother star is well known for playing Sinead O'Connor in the Channel 4 soap. She played the infamous character for five years and the last fans saw of her was back in 2015 when she fled the village with Ste Hay's daughter Hannah.
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Hollyoaks' Executive Producer Bryan Kirkwood said at the time: "I am delighted that Stephanie is returning, she’s a hugely talented actress who has worked hard to overcome some personal issues.
"We welcome her return to Hollyoaks to reprise her role as Sinead O’Connor, a brilliant and vibrant character who the audience love.
"Sinead will make a return to the Hutchinson’s family in autumn, no doubt bringing drama in tow."
Steph added: "I'm over the moon to be given this amazing opportunity and so excited to bring feisty Sinead back to Hollyoaks.
"I can’t wait to see all the cast and crew there, many that I have known for years. I just want to get stuck into learning my first scripts I can’t wait to be on set and hear the 1ST AD shout 'rolling up' and be back acting again, which is my passion."
The 25-year-old star started filming alongside her co-stars in August.
During her time on the show her daughter Katy died, she had an affair with her step-dad Tony Hutchinson, married Freddie Roscoe and fell pregnant with her gay best friend Ste's baby.
Back in 2015, Steph's contract was terminated after she was reportedly sacked from the show. At the time a spokesperson said she arrived on set "unfit to work because of alcohol consumption."
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However, Steph denied the claims and told Newsbeat: "I walked out. It was my choice to leave. They tried to get me back several times, and I said no."
Since leaving Hollyoaks Steph appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, had a public and very turbulent relationship with Jeremy McConnell, welcomed her son Caben-Albi and has bravely spoken out and revealed she's an alcoholic.
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