Soaps

Jay Bowes confirms 'Hollyoaks' departure

Published Tuesday, Jun 8 2010, 20:40 BST | By Paul Millar
Hollie-Jay Bowes as Michaela McQueen

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Hollie-Jay Bowes has announced that she is leaving Hollyoaks in the next six months.

The 21-year-old actress has portrayed Michaela McQueen in the Channel 4 soap since 2006.

She tweeted: "This past 4 years have been incredible but I think its time to find myself again! I'm officially leaving hollyoaks in the next 6 months!x (sic)"

Jay Bowes also confirmed tabloid rumours that an alien will join the cast. Responding to a fan who asked whether the plot is true, she said: "cos its an actual story line!x lol"
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