It’s been over a decade since Hollyoaks favourite Rhys Ashworth met his demise and, if we’re being really honest, we’re still not over it. The popular character was a key player throughout the noughties, a pivotal time for the Channel 4 soap, having been introduced as part of the now iconic Ashworth clan. He had relationships with stalwarts Cindy Cunningham and Jacqui McQueen and would feature in many an iconic moment, before ultimately meeting a grisly end as part of a huge stunt week in 2012.
Over a decade on and Hollyoaks has brought back the Ashworths, with Suzanne (Suzanne Hall) having staged a return at the beginning of the year , not to mention the iconic Hannah ( Emma Rigby ) dropping in for a number of visits too. Frankie and JJ Osborne, Rhys’ younger siblings , are also at the centre of a powerful sibling sexual abuse story , which is undoubtedly one of Hollyoaks’ most powerful to date. It really is a resurgence for the Ashworths and their surrounding family.
‘If I hadn’t been chopped in half by a bus or whatever it was I’m sure I’d have gone back there by now!,’ laughed Rhys star Andy Moss in an exclusive chat with Metro.co.uk.
‘If not just to see Suzanne and Hannah.’ Andy, 40, had nothing but good things to say about his time on Hollyoaks as we discussed his time on the show and he even admitted that he still gets recognised by fans as Rhys. He was also quick to praise co-star Suzanne, who played his on-screen mum.
‘[Hollyoaks] was my sec.