After 18 years away from the village, Davinia Taylor will be making a huge return to Hollyoaks in the role of party girl Jude Cunningham, Cindy Cunningham's devious older sister.
Davinia Taylor as Jude Cunningham / ©LIMEPICTURES
Executive Producer Bryan Kirkwood commented: "Davinia's portrayal of Jude Cunningham made her one of my favourite ever Hollyoaks characters; the original bad girl, Cindy's big sister and a bona fide star.
"Jude has been on the run in Spain and Davinia has kept an equally low profile so I am delighted that both are going to be back in the spotlight. Long-standing viewers and new ones alike are in for a real treat."
Davinia added: "I'm thrilled to be going back into Hollyoaks and bringing Jude back. I am desperate to see what on earth she has been doing for the past 18 years and what trouble she will no doubt cause!"
A spokesperson for Hollyoaks teased her storyline, saying: "The residents of Hollyoaks are in for a shock when a familiar face returns in style to bring a touch of class to the village - Jude Cunningham. She's the girl with a heart of gold whose luxurious lifestyle dazzled Cindy, who's always put her big sister on a pedestal.
"To Cindy's delight, Jude is more than a match for her arch-nemisis Marnie but just like Cindy, Jude always had a knack for causing chaos wherever she goes. Is her return really all it seems?"
Jude will be making her return to the soap this autumn.
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