Wednesday, 16 June 2010

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Carley Stenson leaving Hollyoaks

Actress wants to try her hand at musical theatre

Carley Stenson joined Hollyoaks in 2000

Carley Stenson has quit Hollyoaks after 10 years.

The actress wants to move into theatre. 

Carley - whose character Steph Cunningham is currently battling cervical cancer - will bow out of the Channel 4 soap at the end of the year. 

‘Leaving Hollyoaks is one of the most difficult decisions I have ever made,'  says Carley. 

‘It has been my dream job for 10 years and I shall miss all of the fantastic friends I have made in the cast and crew. 

‘I am very sad to leave but I'm ready for new challenges and I'm looking forward to pursuing a career in musical theatre.'    

Hollyoaks producer Paul Marquess has paid tribute to Carley, 27.

‘We are obviously very sad to see Steph go - she has been a much-loved character on the show for a decade,' he says.

‘But we wish Carley all the best for a very bright and successful career.'