Murphy's son 'cringes' over 'Oaks scenes

Hollyoaks star Sheree Murphy has admitted that her young son Taylor gets embarrassed when he watches her character's kissing scenes.

Since arriving in the village earlier this year, Murphy's outrageous alter ego Eva Strong has caused a stir by embarking on a secret relationship with her daughter's adoptive brother Ravi Roy, and locking lips with teenager Duncan Button.

Speaking to The Mirror, Murphy confessed: "Whenever there are any love scenes, my 9-year-old Taylor cringes and says, 'I'm going to tell dad!' He's so embarrassed!"

She continued: "One of Eva's relationships was with a 16-year-old and, although the actor was 22, I felt like an old nana. I couldn't imagine dating a younger man. I wouldn't be able to take my clothes off in front of them for a start! Nothing looks the same. I'm very happily married, anyway."

Murphy is currently taking a break from Hollyoaks, meaning that Eva will depart screens later this month. However, the character is expected to make a comeback next year.

Discussing her return to acting, the 35-year-old said: "I'm enjoying working and earning money. Not being in Hollyoaks all the time suits me. It's worked out perfectly."

Along with Taylor, Murphy and her footballer husband Harry Kewell are parents to 7-year-old Ruby and 2-year-old Matilda.