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James Sutton on leaving "Hollyoaks", plus the first pic of Craig's return!

Like every Hollyoaks fan, I was saddened (though not exactly shocked) to hear about the decision of James Sutton to leave the show, and wondered what it would mean for his character, the gay teen John Paul.

James was interviewed for the Hollyoaks website, and has this to say about what to expect with the exit of J.P.:

"Lots of thrills and spills really! It's very exciting, I've only just read the scripts and it's great. They've put a lot of time and effort into it and because they have brought Guy Burnet (Craig) back and stuff it's all going to tie together really well. And of course the Father Kieron element as well!"

And as to whether he'd rather see J.P. end up with Craig or Kieron, he plays it safe:

"I couldn't say really! I know Guy (Craig) and Jake (Kieron) have both got their own fans now so I wouldn't want to offend either band of people! But they are both great."

If the acting thing doesn't work out, James can always choose a career in politics. Oh, just kidding. We actually caught up with the actor the other day (our editor says that he's a doll), and we'll have a much more revealing interview up on the main page on Wednesday.

They've also released this first pic of Guy back on the set. Check it out and discuss after the break!

I'm not sure what they want us to infer from this scene, but what I see is Craig staring intently at J.P., and moving his hands instinctively down to his "happy place", while J.P. stares off into the distance, possibly looking for Kieron, and just out of camera range is Niall with a tear stained copy of his birth certificate ... and a machete.

What do you see?

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  • Jay's picture

    I see stubble! Ahhh, Craig

    I see stubble! Ahhh, Craig is so clever! We all know how JP loves stubble (something about Wentworth Miller's getting him everytime when he was talking to Hannah hehe), so it's obvious Craig is coming in all guns-a-blazing to get his man back! And come on...it's obvious that he's going to win, I mean I've never seen Kieron with any stubble! ;)
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    Anthony D. Langford's picture

    Craig Needs A Shave... Badly

    ... is my first thought.  My second is that you can't infer anything from this picture because I don't think it's a scene from the show.  Seems like they're setting up a scene to me.
    snicks's picture

    i know it wasn't really a scene...

    I was being facetious. I don't really think that Niall was waiting off camera with a machete (although i wouldn't put it past him).
    Craig Young's picture

    what's wrong with facial hair?

    I think beard can be attractive.
    Anthony D. Langford's picture

    Nothing Wrong...

    .... with facial hair.  I LOVE facial hair..... it just doesn't work for Craig, IMO.
    Jay's picture

    Yeah, if you read the

    Yeah, if you read the original Channel4 article, it mentions how they are doing a particularly tense scene, and I'm sure they wouldn't be smiling like they are if they were supposed to be doing a tense scene lol.
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    netogeno's picture

    Ahhh, memories...

    These two look really good together.

    Not loving those tennis shoes, though. Did Craig get a job as a male nurse in Scotland or something?

    Awaiting anxiously to see how this turns out.

     

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    Liz T's picture

    thank god craig....

    thank god craig is not wearing those damn black jeans they had him wear all the time before during the jp/craig storyline. 

    ..well, they may have him wear them again, but he isn't in the picture, so hopefully they gave him a better, more flattering wardrobe.

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    Vague's picture

    I am rather fond of Kieron

    I am rather fond of Kieron but Good God man! In the face of the stubbled one- the poor (ex) priest has no chance! I bow down to the sexeh that is Craig's stubble.
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    nordic balance's picture

    Stubble helps make Craig look more butch!

    They probably had Craig leave the stubble on to make him look more butch instead of the whiney-ass gurl that he used to be before he was left at the airport by JP. Course JP is just as whiney as Craig is so WTF?

    Why is it, with the exception of uber hot Ollian, that most gay characters here and abroad in soaps are whiney-ass gurls? You know, like Loretta Luke of ATWT!

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    Craig Young's picture

    JP Whiny?

    When?
    DiverTazSC's picture

    Love both Keiron and Craig

    There is a huge debate on the Hollyoaks sites about who JP should leave with. I love both characters and just hope the exit is well written and provides some nice closure. Keiron is sweet and loving, but the energy and attraction between JP and Craig always seemed to be stronger.

    I really hope we see James in something well written and well recieved soon. He is a great character actor and nice guy. He deserves to do well.

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    jjose712's picture

    I bet

    I bet on the sunset ending with Craig. I want Kieron continues in the show, it would be a pity that the show suddenly ends without gay characters
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    jjose712's picture

    I bet

    I bet on the sunset ending with Craig. I want Kieron continues in the show, it would be a pity that the show suddenly ends without gay characters
    cakefan's picture

    Well, even if they don't

    Well, even if they don't keep Kieron on (I'm hoping for the best but fearing the worst after Kris Green's article on DS), there will still be bisexual Kris AND there's Tom Vaughan who has given a hint to his fans that Spike might return. Here's to hoping... I would love to see Spike back!!!
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    cakefan's picture

    I see a fat script on the

    I see a fat script on the table in front of Guy - I hope this means his character DOES get enough airtime to make it all a bit believable and to tie up all the loose ends. But if James says it's a good script, I'll be happy to trust him. Can't wait for the interview!!!!

    I also see a very sexy stubble, NO CARDIGAN, NO STRIPED HOODIES and the return of JP's hairproduct (the ceasar-do does not suit him). Yum Yum to all of that. 

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    DiverTazSC's picture

    Yea, Spike

    I would love to see Spike return too. Always loved his character and he interacted well with the others. I would like to see Kris more too. It would be interesting to see Keiron stay on and see how he copes with JP gone and being out. Maybe as a faculty member at HCC.
    Lily of the valley's picture

    I really hope Kieron will

    I really hope Kieron will stay. I have developed a embarrassing strange crush on Jake Hendriks (that hint of a double chin, that tiny bit of a belly - awwww ;-) ) and would be really sorry to see his character go/die/anything else than staying.

    Best thing would be JP leaving with Craig via sunset and Spike coming back to soothe Kieron's hurt feelings.

     

     

    cakefan's picture

    spike and kieron???

    spike and kieron??? nooooooooooo!!! for some reason... just no. kieron and kris, yes. spike and kris... eeehhh... maybe - bit too much drama queen maybe although spike would put a stop on that mouth of kris' - they could find their match in each other i am sure