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Jake Quickenden responds to rumours he’s joining Hollyoaks

Is he heading to Soapsville?

Jake Quickenden fans were a tad excited when they heard he had joined the cast of Hollyoaks.

Recent rumours claim that the Dancing On Ice winner is set make his soap debut and join the cast of the C4 soap.

But is it actually true?

Jake Quickenden is a regular on ITV’s Lorraine show (Credit: ITV)

The reality TV star, 29, appeared on Lorraine’s morning show (Wednesday 28 March) and the Scottish presenter couldn’t resist asking him if there was any truth in the rumours…

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And he was certainly a big cagey about answering, which left some fans wondering if he’s signed a confidentiality agreement?

Jake pictured with his pet pooch Harley (Credit: Instagram @jakequickenden14)

When Lorraine asked him to confirm the news, calling it “a perfect fit”, Jake responded: “I’m just so happy to get amazing opportunities handed to me. I used to work at McDonald’s!

“It’s amazing I get to do all these incredible things, and if something like Hollyoaks came up, I would jump at it.”

Hmm, you’re being a bit coy Jake… Spill!

Jake with fiancée Danielle Fogarty (Credit: Instagram @jakequickenden14)

When Lorraine went on to say she thought he’d be good in Corrie, Jake added: “You do your magic! You got me Dancing On Ice, Lorraine. You work your magic.”

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So, watch this space, Jake?

This week, there were reports that Jake had met Hollyoaks bosses about an upcoming role.

Jake won the 2018 series of Dancing On Ice alongside partner Vanessa Bauer (Credit: ITV)

And The Sun reports that Jake has previously been approached by the show but that the timings just didn’t work out.

An insider told the newspaper: “Jake is someone who the casting directors have had in mind for a while.”

Looks like the future is very bright indeed for The X Factor and I’m A Celebrity star…

Would you like to see Jake in a soap? Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think!


Helen Fear
TV Editor

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