James Sutton leaving "Hollyoaks"

In fact it was rumoured at the begining of the season. It's a pity because i really like JP, but it's understable that James wants to move on in his career.

I think i'm more pro sunset ending with Craig right now, first because i like this couple, and second because i want Kieron continues on Hollyoaks.

Good luck to James in his career and i hope they left an open door to a posible return in the future

After catching up with the story lines over the last several weeks, I understand his decision. The writers have taken the character to a point where a choice was natural. JP is now ready to leave home to make the most of himself and I would rather the character have a positive outcome than continued tumoil. Leave while we still love you and want more. James has done an amazing job making people care for JP and I believe he is doing what is best for the character and himself. We will all miss him and the positive, caring and commited way he took on this role.

I hope the editors of After Elton will express our gratitude to him. [Let's get an interview guys] 

There had been whispers of this for some time, so it's not too much of shock. Hopefully the end for JP, Craig and Keiron will be good fun and satisfying.

Thanks again James.

James' portrayal of John-Paul McQueen is what kept my interest in the show. What kept me coming back for more. If, it wasn't for his presence, I would have never been able to realize that HO was more than just a "teen show, with pretty people" in it. I'm glad that James' decided to move on to other things to try and achieve in his professional life. Wishing him the best of luck.

I'm going to be sad about his departure from HO, but I'm still going to utterly enjoy his CURRENT storyline, with his love and NOW fiance, the sweet, kind and sane Kieron Hobbs (the utterly delicious Jake Hendriks). 

Love me less, but love me a long time - Les Chansons D'Amour

Here's a link to this fan video that was created this past February 2008, by kazymack. A fan of James' amazing portrayal of John-Paul McQueen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHJ5w5GLly8

I think everyone might enjoy it.

Love me less, but love me a long time - Les Chansons D'Amour

Double posting - sorry.

Love me less, but love me a long time - Les Chansons D'Amour

quoted DigitalSpy as

"His feelings for Craig begin to resurface and he's forced to make the biggest decision of his life - stay with his fiancé, Father Kieron Hobbs (Jake Hendriks), or reunite with his former love."

To which I have to say FIANCE?? FIANCE!! \o/ (I really hope he picks Kieron.)

So we'll at least have lots of fun over the next three months. But damn you James, you heart breaker!

I was hoping he'd stay but it's been known for a long time he was probably exiting.  I'm still hoping they don't go with the sunset ending with Craig because that was such a disaster and the character has grown beyond that.  I guess we'll see.  Just so long as he doesn't go out like Max did!  

Most of all I'll miss James' excellent performances and the chemistry with his onscreen family.

I wish him well in his career. It's a pity that I probably won't see most of his future projects, but he's a great actor, and he'll be good at whatever he does.

I'll miss John Paul. He is a likable and endearing character. It has been very interesting to see him grow and mature with time. I suppose the character is at the right point to say goodbye. We can say that he has reached the end of one journey, and his next journey will have to take place offscreen.

This has been circulating for quite some time so I don't think anyone who actually watches the show and/or keeps up w/ what's going on is that surprised, although I'm sure I speak for a few when I say I was hoping he'd stay but I certainly wish James the very best.

My only thoughts are about what they'll do w/ Father Kieron Hobbs (Jake Hendriks) whom many of us have grown to love.  I hope he stays and they make a storyline for him because he's really quite fantastic and Hollyoaks needs confused/dramatic gay characters and boy...is he ever!!

Again, I wish James the very best and hope that HO will continue with such great storylines in terms of their gay characters.  This is SOAPy @ its very best. 

It has been rumored for a while that James was going to leave the show this year, so i'm not suprised. In fact, I think he was meant to leave a couple of months ago but extended his contract.

Personally, i'm a huge John Paul/Craig Dean fan, so of course i'm elated to know that the master who is Brian Kirkwood is going to give us McDean fans the sunset ending we've been waiting for. I admitt not to being a fan of the 29 year old priest hook-up with the 18 year old John Paul, it seemed almost predatory to me. I thought it smacked of pure sensationalism for headline grabbing purposes, and made no sense since John Paul left Craig for hiding in the closet then jumped right back into an even more restrictive relationship. I know i'm also in the minority here, but I don't find Father Kieron (Jake Hendriks) attractive in the slightest.

Anyway, I wish James all the best. He's done a terrifice job playing gay teen, John Paul. He will be dearly missed. Here's hoping we see him in some future projects.

Its testament to James Sutton's awesome talent that he got people from all over the world hooked onto Hollyoaks and his storylines. I'm glad that we got to see him on screen and here's hoping for more James goodness in future.

I'm really glad that there's a possibility of John Paul walking off into the sunset with his one true love.  A happily ever after ending makes for great telly.Cheers McDean. You rocked my world.