Hollyoaks Actor William Thompson to Exit Show After Two Years

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William Thompson, who played Ant Hutchinson since 2023, is departing the long-running soap after two years, leaving alongside his on-screen triplet siblings Lacey Findwell and Ava Webster. In an emotional Instagram post, Thompson revealed his decision, expressing gratitude to his fellow actors, the show's creators, and the experience that has helped him grow as an actor. The departure comes as part of a shake-up in the show, with several actors set to leave in the coming months.

Key Takeaways:

  • William Thompson will be leaving Hollyoaks after two years, bringing an end to his portrayal of Ant Hutchinson.
  • Thompson will be departing alongside his on-screen triplet siblings, Lacey Findwell (Dee-Dee) and Ava Webster (Ro).
  • The actor expressed gratitude to his fellow actors, including Nick Pickard and Alex Fletcher, for their support during his time on the show.
  • Thompson also thanked the show's creators, including Peter Hunt and Gill, for believing in him and giving him the opportunity to grow as an actor.
  • The departure is part of a larger shake-up in the show, with several actors, including Rory Douglas-Speed (Joel Dexter) and Rita Simons (Marie Fielding), set to leave in the coming months.
  • Soap legends James Sutton (John Paul McQueen) and Gemma Bissix (Clare Devine) will also be exiting the show.
  • Thompson credited his time on Hollyoaks with helping him grow as an actor and learn valuable lessons about himself.

Statistics:

  • 2 years: The length of time William Thompson has been playing Ant Hutchinson on Hollyoaks.
  • 2023: The year Thompson joined the show as Ant Hutchinson.
  • 3: The number of on-screen triplet siblings Thompson is departing with, including Lacey Findwell (Dee-Dee) and Ava Webster (Ro).
  • 2023: The approximate year several other actors, including Rory Douglas-Speed and Rita Simons, are set to leave the show.

Sources:

  • William Thompson's Instagram post, dated March 10, 2023 (accessed March 10, 2023)
  • "Hollyoaks set for shake-up as several stars prepare to leave soap" by The Mirror (no date mentioned)