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Hollyoaks returning star Gemma Atkinson has warned fans that her forthcoming stint as Lisa Hunter will be "very, very short".
It was announced earlier this month that the 37-year-old would come back for a guest spot 17 years on from her last appearance – she's scheduled to begin filming in the new year.
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Discussing the situation on yesterday's (November 23) episode of Steph's Packed Lunch, Atkinson said: "It's a bit embarrassing, because it somehow got leaked that I was going back and everyone was like, 'Oh my gosh amazing, this is fantastic, can't wait'.
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"And it's very, very short. I'm kind of in and out, so it's absolutely fab that I am, but it's not like a big thing. I don't want people to think they're going to be in with a long, long ride with Lisa Hunter. It's kind of in and out."
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Despite moving on to Casualty, Emmerdale and radio work since her exit, Hollyoaks holds a special place in Atkinson's heart.
"It's been a long time since I've gone back and that's part of the reason why I wanted to. I absolutely love Hollyoaks and the team there are great," she told host Steph McGovern.
"It's because of Hollyoaks that I've had a career. It was my first ever job. So I always said if ever there was time, I would gladly go back and we've managed to make some time."
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Hollyoaks airs new episodes from Mondays to Fridays at 6.30pm on Channel 4, with first-look screenings at 7pm on E4. Selected omnibus episodes are available via Amazon Prime Video.
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