A character from Hollyoaks' days of old is to make a shock return in the coming months.

The Channel 4 soap's official twitterer said earlier today: "Just spilled tea on myself from the shock of hearing from the Hollyoaks script editors that an old character is to return. Who could it be?"

Gemma Atkinson - who played Lisa Hunter until 2006 - is the current favourite candidate among DS forum members.

She's apparently given up modelling to act and is appearing alongside June Brown - EastEnders' Dot Branning - as Elaine in the West End adaptation of Calendar Girls.

June returns to filming with 'Enders towards the end of the year when a new cast for Calendar Girls is announced, so there's nothing to stop Gemma from going back to the 'Oaks…

Who do you think Hollyoaks' returnee could be? Click here to have your say on the forums or leave your suggestions below.