 Hollyoaks boss Lucy Allan has stepped down after two and a half years, it has been revealed. The acclaimed producer, who took over the role in 2021, has helmed some hard-hitting and incredibly powerful episodes and storylines over the past two years throughout her tenure on the show. The Long Walk Home episode, which aired last year, springs to mind, as does Misbah Maalik's rape storyline, which won a number of British Soap Awards, and of course the incredible stunt that saw serial killer Silas Blissett meet his maker after a decade of terror. Lucy, who previously worked on Hollyoaks in 2009, took over as Hollyoaks boss in January 2021 following the departure of Bryan Kirkwood, with her having been credited as producer since August 2021. 'I have loved my time as executive producer on Hollyoaks,' Lucy said via Broadcast Now. 'It's one of the most exciting jobs in Soapland but after two and half years at the helm it's time to pass on the baton.' A search is underway for a new executive producer. If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk – we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. MORE : Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below){kind=link}
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Hollyoaks boss Lucy Allan has stepped down after two and a half years, it has been revealed.
The acclaimed producer, who took over the role in 2021, has helmed some hard-hitting and incredibly powerful episodes and storylines over the past two years since taking the reins of the Channel 4 soap.
The Long Walk Home episode, which aired last year, springs to mind, as does Misbah Maalik’s rape storyline, which won a number of British Soap Awards, and of course the incredible stunt week that saw iconic serial killer Silas Blissett meet his maker after a decade of terror.
The groundbreaking incel narrative, a story that saw Eric Foster – played by the brilliant Angus Castle-Doughty – terrorise the women of the eponymous village, would also pick up gold at the Soap Awards.