'Oaks boss explains Alex Carter arrival

Hollyoaks' series producer Paul Marquess has revealed details about the opening plot for returnee Alex Carter.

The 27-year-old actor recently decided to reprise his role as Lee Hunter after a four-year stint on Emmerdale.

Marquess told TV Times: "We've storylined his first few weeks [when he comes back in the summer] and it's very funny.

"Lee's going to mature as a mature student on a drama course."

Last week, Marquess said that he wants the Channel 4 serial to lighten up after admitting it had become "too dark".

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