'Oaks star: 'Gilly is moving on too soon'

Hollyoaks star Anthony Quinlan has claimed that his character Gilly Roach is moving on from late wife Steph too quickly.

Next week's episodes of the Channel 4 soap see Gilly grow closer to Lynsey Nolan (Karen Hassan) as they have a steamy encounter in the hot tub at Look Sharpe.

In an interview with Inside Soap, Quinlan explained: "Gilly has a new job at Look Sharpe as a personal trainer and invites Lynsey for a free session.

"Lynsey's looking pretty good when she turns up, so Gilly gets a bit sweaty and hot under the collar - and she ends up hopping into the tub and dragging Gilly in there fully clothed!"

The pair soon arrange to go on a date together, prompting Gilly to reach a significant moment as he removes his wedding ring.

Discussing Gilly's decision, Quinlan said: "I thought it was a bit harsh. It feels like it's a little too soon, doesn't it? We'll just have to wait and see what the future holds for Gilly and Lynsey - but there's no comparison to Steph."

Steph lost her life in the Il Gnosh blaze late last year.

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