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"Hollyoaks" video clip: A new gay in the village?

When John Paul left Hollyoaks for good, we bemoaned the fact that there was no longer a regularly occurring gay character on the show. But did we speak too soon?

Find out more after the break with a very special Hollyoaks Semi-Mega Post!

The character of Ravi Roy (Stephen Uppal) has been on the show since May, and in a relationship with a woman named Nancy (who's really overdoing it with the "Luscious Plum" hair coloring). Ravi has some shady friends (he ain't no John Paul!), and after he and Nancy have a tiff, she enlists the aid of the gorgeous Russ (who's been involved with a couple of the McQueen sisters) to help smooth things over.

In the first clip, Russ agrees to help Ravi out on a work project, which leads to ... complications.

The second clip deals with the ramifications, as Russ ponders whether to tell Nancy what happened (Russ can be caddish, but he's basically good at heart).

Ravi comes to see him, and tries to explain what happened. Ravi explains that he's not gay, just a "bit greedy" (in other words, sometimes you feel like a nut ... sometimes you don't). Russ tells him that he has to tell Nancy about his "greediness".

So ... we may have lost a couple of gay characters, but gained a bisexual character (which is a rarity on television). What do you think of this new development? I hope that TPTB are willing to explore this story and character fully, and didn't just use it as shock value (but given this show's well deserved reputation, the latter doesn't seem likely).

Would you be willing to give this storyline a shot (if they pursue it), or does it leave you cold? Let us know in the comments!

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  • nordic balance's picture

    Ravi and Russ on Hollyoaks

    I don't think Russ is even remotely bisexual (which is a shame) but it would be lovely if Ravi turned out to actually be and if he and Russ continued to become really good friends

    It's a shame that folks don't seem to take Kris's bisexuality seriously because really, with Ravi, that would mean two bisexual characters on Hollyoaks.

    As for Nancy, she's a raving judgemental hysterical loon and I don't know how any human could put up with her as a girlfriend.

    I don't think it's such big deal that Ravi tried to kiss Russ. People try to kiss each other all the time (especially when they're drinking). It's not like Ravi and Nancy were a couple.

    They were dating (and had apparently broken up anyway at the time) and it's not like he cheated on Nancy.

    I don't think Ravi needs to "confess" that he wanted to kiss Russ anymore than he'd need to "confess" that he wanted to kiss some other girl.

    I'm all about being out and proud so if I had my way, Ravi would be all, "Yeah, BISEXUAL, WHAT OF IT?

    But I also don't like this idea that because someone is bisexual, they have to day both a man and a woman at the same time (which it seems like the story is suggesting Ravi wants to do).

    I just wish the girl in question here wasn't Nancy because she was such a raving homophobic "holier than thou" budinsky with regard to JP/Craig/Hannah/Sara fiasco, I just can't really care about her feelings.

     

     

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    netogeno's picture

    While I dont like Nancy AT ALL

    While I dont like Nancy AT ALL, I dont remember her being homophobic. Just extremely mad about what McDean were doing to her friends and reacting to that. But maybe im just blocking her out, which is what I always do when she comes on. Anyone is better off without her.

    As for Russell, my constant crush in this show, I dont think he is bisexual. But I can see him exploring, it will be interesting to see where they take this since I didnt see Ravis preferences coming, it was a real surprise. I dont think thats it, since Ravi seems pretty interested or they may be setting him of to be Spikes love interest or even for Kris.

    I agree that its a shame they use Kris as an enabler for other peoples storylines. We have seen him with guys before, but just in passing. They are willing to give him other types of storylines, like the AIDS scare, but nothing in the personal level.

    One thing though, it was Russ who sought Ravi out to talk not the other way around, I think that changes the context a bit.

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    snicks's picture

    Kris

    You're right. It's a shame they haven't done more with his character's bisexuality. For some reason people seem to think "oh, it's just another part of his kooky personality", and brush it aside. Maybe with Ravi they'll actually dig a little deeper. On a strictly prurient note, I would LOVE for Russ to ...try out some new things.
    Lily of the valley's picture

    not much bothered yet

    hm, I don't know much about Ravi but the actor who plays him doesn't do much for me, I'm afraid. I don't like Nancy and though I have a soft spot for Russ, I doubt that will be enough. The storyline will have to be VERY good, to make me follow it.

    I would still prefer Spike to come back for longer - can't see him with Ravi though.

    Conclusion: I don't know yet ;) 

    H's picture

    I like Ravi, but why would

    I like Ravi, but why would he try to kiss Russ? Russ seems to have been with like every woman in Hollyoaks, or close to it anyway, and Ravi knew that, And I really can't stand Nancy,
    j U d E's picture

    RAVIRUSS

    Would that make them Rass? Russi? Ruvi? RuRa?

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    R.I.P. - Heath Ledger [1979 - 22 January 2008]

    R.I.P. - Sayif [2006 - 12 June 2008] - my cat, run over by a car..

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    Kabir Altaf's picture

    Ravi

    Cool! An Indian bisexual on "Hollyoaks":)Must say it is a bizarre storyline though, I would never have pegged Ravi as having any interest in men.  And it has shades of the McDean/Sarah love triangle thing, which they just did, so there doesn't really seem to be a need to do it again.. lets see where it goes

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    jago87's picture

    LMAO @ Warren!

    He is so hot but that was absolutely hilarious what he did to Nancy, and she kinda deserved it!
    jago87's picture

    Not just a stunt

    The way the Hollyoaks ppl write stories, this new development in Ravi, who I originally thought was going to be just another retarded and boring character, is certainly not for shock factor. The way it was set up with the "she must have been blind" comment and then the flashback about the incident signals to me that this is TPTB's pick-up gay-interest storyline to make up for the fanbase that they knew they'd lose when James left the show.

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    Nate's picture

    Ravi

    After seeing this set of clips, it is very apparent Hollyoaks will be exploring his bi-ness. Remember people, these are Hollyoaks writers, NOT ATWT writers. I am anxious to see where this goes. Even if Ravi is a bit BLAH......and NO, Russ will not be bi. I think it is great he was used in this way, and had a very European male response in their chat the next day. If I have stuck with ATWT for these past 2 years with all of that silliness, I for sure see where this goes.
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    yosh's picture

    hmm..

    i think its interesting that outta all the characters on the show,the writers made ravi go after russ X3  also find it interesting that russ is the biological father of tinas baby.  haha im prolly the only one that thinks this, but maybe (sorry this is really lame haha) russ will try to get custody of the baby and him and ravi will get together and raise him. i dont think ive ever seen a gay couple raise a child on daytime tv before (but i havent really researched it, its just a thought)
    Novinous's picture

    I'd love a new bisexual character

    on hollyoaks but Ravi ?? I never really cared for that character. I would so much prefer Kriss to find himself a boyfriend or Spike coming back and becoming a regular character (with a love interest of course !)
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    duckiestoy's picture

    I can totally see a guy

    I can totally see a guy going for Russ but Ravi? I've never liked the character in large part because of his ties to the evil Warren.  Kris is bi, sure, but he's also the gender bender. Ravi, if they continue this route, would certainly be less theatrical.

    It'll be very hard to replace JP. 

    BSGnut's picture

    Ravi & Russ?

    Interesting!  I'm very curious what the Hollyoaks writers have in store.  I assumed this was more about Ravi, but Russ himself was having flashbacks to the near-kiss moment.  Hmmmmm.  Could this be a questioning period for Russ?

    I also thought it significant they were building a DJ booth, since that is Spike's claim to fame!

    Can't wait to see how this turns out.

    inanna's picture

    So following that logical

    So following that logical train of thought ... Ravi might end up with Spike? Or Russ even?
    Sean's picture

    Hollyoaks

    Normally, Hollyoaks goes for obvious plotlines, so, I think:

    Ravi tries to pursue Russ, and either: Russ eventually succumbs, causing a questioning storyline, where he has self loathing (because it's also nancy's ex) and eventually becomes assured of his straightness by Kris.

    Or: Russ rebukes the advances of Ravi, outing him to his family in the process, making Ravi's bi-coming-out-to-his-indian family storyline the main focus, which involves him phoning in to Kris' radio show.

    Hollyoaks, your mission should you choose to accept it, is to surprise me.

    xxx

    Joseph's picture

    I feel the need to defend Ravi

    I know nothing about this character, but the actor playing him sure is hawt!

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    giantlawnmower's picture

    All I'm saying is...

    New DJ booth means new DJ.

    Bring on Spike!

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    dan's picture

    new bi boys

     The John Paul storylines were great but he was always a bit weepy eyed. These two bruisers on the other hand might create a couple who're a little butcher and coarser; more like the men I've known and swung with
    lou2u's picture

    Russ and Ravi

    I REALLY hope they decide to pursue this storyline. I have had a huge crush on Russ forever (I don't care if no one else gets how sexy he is). Also, Ravi is very fit, and the two of them together would make a hot couple.