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DaVeyWaVey
01-04-2007, 17:03
Evil Clare Cunningham gets her comeuppance when she pushes one of her enemies too far. The scheming blonde (Gemma Bissix) is pushed off the Loft balcony night club in a summer whodunnit storyline. Gemma is keeping tight lipped about whether she will meet her maker.
Source: Sunday Star.
Sounds good, about time that Clare got her commeupance!
Finally!!!!!!!!!!!
I really hope that this is true.
laurouski
01-04-2007, 17:48
Ooh! This sounds juicy. :)
I do kinda want her to die, because she has got away with too much, but kinda not, because she's quite interesting to watch.
But by the time she is pushed I will probably want her to die - she's starting to get a bit boring now.
But this sounds good! I hope it's one of the current characters, and not some new character that comes in for a few eps, just to push her.
Footie_Chick
01-04-2007, 18:10
It sounds a great storyline, i knew she was leaving in the spring time so this storyline would fit in quite well.
So who do you think could of done it, my suspects are Warren, Justin or possibly Max.
Ooh! This sounds juicy. :)
I do kinda want her to die, because she has got away with too much, but kinda not, because she's quite interesting to watch.
But by the time she is pushed I will probably want her to die - she's starting to get a bit boring now.
But this sounds good! I hope it's one of the current characters, and not some new character that comes in for a few eps, just to push her.
I agree she's been a great character but I think she's run her course, and is slowly getting stale. The moment Max found her out was the moment she should have died/ got sent to Jail.
This sounds like another great storyline, Hollyoaks is going from strength to strength at the moment. :thumbsup:
Wow! sounds really good cant wait for her to get her commeupance!
danielle741
01-04-2007, 21:58
About time she really annoys me she is so evil!!! should be a good storyline.
it sounds great lets just hope the whodunnit is cleared up in less time than Tom Kings killer !!!, My moneys on Warren.
pinkfirefly
02-04-2007, 12:56
Is that it? After everything Claire has done to Max!
I hope this isn't true, it would be a boring end to a interesting character. Surely the script writers would be able to come up with something more!
In Inside Soap it says that someone - Louise, Warren and Max are specifically named - tries to kill Clare as she bids to become even more evil than before.
I loved the louise and max storyline but i agree that she should have been killed off or left at that point, she is becoming boring now!
Looking forward to this!
laurouski
04-04-2007, 20:46
I'm looking forward to this.
I'll admit being pushed off of a balcony isn't the most interesting way for her to die, but it's not too bad - it's better than an overdose, or something like that, and it's much better than her being sent to jail, even if she does deserve it.
My main suspects are Warren (we all know they've had their problems), Justin (as revenge for using him to get to Warren), Louise (for sleeping with Sean, or for all the stuff with Warren, since Louise could have started something with him, and when they went on a date (when Clare and Max were still together) Clare was being a bit of a cow, trying to get him to take the drugs, and everything), Max (the reasons are obvious), and OB (because of messing around with Max, since he's his best mate and it also broke them up, or it could be for being the reason why Mel was in the pub on the night of the fire, and for walking past when she saw Sam (that's if OB is still traumatised about Mel)).
Clare has so many enemies, it's impossible to choose!
The person I would most like it to be is Max (as long as he doesn't get sent down for it), since he is the person she has affected the most; but I would rather it be a character that we would be shocked to find out had done it, because, let's face it, none of us would be very surprised if it was any of the above.
fareehab4ne1
04-04-2007, 21:10
Does Claire die then ? I think it could be Justin as he will be leaving soon or Max
It really could be anyone and i agree with lauraski its quite a good end to the character if she is going to die from this. Its far better then back of a taxi or going to prison. I like the sound of as she is set to become as evil as ever.
annette_tr9
05-04-2007, 13:12
if she dies does that mean that max would get the nightclub back because they are still married aren't they??
x Amby x
05-04-2007, 14:22
Ths sounds really good! I cant wait for this! I hope Max and OB do it! Or even little Tom? lol that would be good! I hope she doesn't die thought because Gemma Bissix is an amazing actress and Clare's bitchyness keeps the show alive a bit!
Chloe O'brien
05-04-2007, 21:56
My money's on Tom or OB pushing her off the balcony. As Tom has hated her from day one and she did try and drown the boy. He could take the blame for OB as he blames Claire for Mel being in the dog the night of the fire as she only came in with the disk for OB.
Chris_2k11
06-04-2007, 15:36
My money's on Mel.. back from the dead. :cool:
Carlyyy.maytee
06-04-2007, 19:10
God i cant wait til this
She oughta get her head chopped off .:)
laurouski
08-04-2007, 20:27
My money's on Mel.. back from the dead. :cool:
LOL
I hope she doesn't die thought because Gemma Bissix is an amazing actress and Clare's bitchyness keeps the show alive a bit!
Do you really? I think she's a pretty lousy actress. Surprisingly, she could just about get away with it when she was in the major story line with Max, but now she's in this fairly minor story line with Warren, her lack of ability really shows up. It's all the panto-esque acting. The ep that really highlighted it was the one where she was looking for her cut from Warren's drugs business, and he told her Justin had installed a new safe. All the gritting her teeth like a bulldog, it just doesn't really do it for me. :searchme:
Carlyyy.maytee
08-04-2007, 20:31
Clare's bitchness does keep it alive a bit then
xxloopylauraxx
22-04-2007, 22:36
i wonder if they would have made clare the bitch she is now if they hadnt changed actresses? i thought the other actress was slightly better then this one she seems to be trying a bit to hard with the nastiness i think. i hope justin does it and he gets locked up for it if she dies. either that or warren does it and justin gets the blame nd still gets locked up- taste of his own medicine!! and well never have to see him agen!! pleeeeeeeeeeease?!
inkyskin
12-05-2007, 08:37
Oh no!!!! not another who dunnit!:crying:
DaVeyWaVey
15-05-2007, 14:46
Apparently there was a clip on This Morning on ITV this morning, of Clare's death...did anyone see it? It is gonna be a whodunnit, apparently the suspects are going to be Louise, Calvin, Max, Warren or Justin..i can't wait!
On This Morning, it also said Clare will call social services about Tom shortly before she dies, increasing the suspect list.
Also mentioned on the Digital Spy forums, members have said Calvin and Louise become suspects because Clare manages to persaude Louise to abort her baby.
Here is the link to the clip shown on This Morning:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyUkos5t_Es
Chris_2k11
15-05-2007, 23:24
Oh yes bring it on!! :D This is what its all about at the end of the day, stuff Who Killed Tom King? Who cares! This is gonna be the only whodunnit on everyone's lips :cool: Keep up the good work HO! :clap:
Apparently there was a clip on This Morning on ITV this morning, of Clare's deathOh so she definitely dies then? :)
It's not been said whether she dies or not, just that she is pushed.
DaVeyWaVey
17-06-2007, 19:35
The latest rumours on the Clare storyline that i've heard on the DS forums:
Clare does not die from her fall.
She tells the police it was Warren who pushed her from the balcony, however it wasnt him. She tells the police its him to get him out the way.
She has a bigger and more evil plan for the one who did push her which will led to the exit of a least one Hollyoaks star.
Sounds interesting...:cool:
Ooo i hope this is true sounds great i am soo glad Gemmas staying round for a little bit longer she is fantastic :wub:
tammyy2j
01-02-2008, 16:05
EXCLUSIVE: Gemma Bissix: "I'm back home"
Friday, February 1 2008, 14:20 GMT
By Kris Green, Soaps Editor
Tonight's episode of EastEnders sees Gemma Bissix return to her Walford roots – and she couldn't be happier about resurrecting her character Clare Bates.
Clare – who was last seen in Albert Square nearly 10 years ago – makes a dramatic reappearance when she is thrown out of a car into the market.
Speaking of her return, the 24-year-old former Hollyoaks actress exclusively told DS: "I'm ecstatic. It really is fantastic. Clare's a deeper character [than Clare was in Hollyoaks] - I've got more scope with her and it's more of a challenge. I'm back home; I live with my best friend and I get to go home and see my family. It couldn't be better at the moment."
It soon becomes obvious that Clare has no money and nowhere to stay, so she attempts to find a familiar face in the form of Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt). When she learns from Dot Branning (June Brown) that Ian has quite an 'empire', Clare takes more than a keen interest in the entrepreneur.
Speculating about her character's apparent air of mystery, Gemma said: "As far as mystery's concerned, I know she's not seen Nigel for a while – for about two or three years – and I know she went off to uni and has had a lot of jobs since.
"Her mystery comes from the fact that she's never felt settled. Her mother died, her father was abusive and she doesn't even know him. She's never felt like she's fitted in. Clare's 'mystery' is brought about by her looking for that father figure and needing that kind of attention, which then leads her into preying on the men of Walford."
She continued: "That's how she makes her money. Her forté is finding men with money and using her assets to entice them and rip them off – she even has a little black book to keep track of them!"
After nearly a decade away from EastEnders, Gemma revealed that she had a lot of catching up to do with Clare's story: "Myself, Diederick [Santer] and Dominic [Treadwell-Collins] had a characterisation session and we discussed what Clare's been doing and how she's got to where she is now."
She added: "Her back story has played a big part in how I'm developing the character."
Clare Bates returns to our screens in tonight's episode of EastEnders, which airs on BBC One at 8pm.
Clare was only brought back to Eastenders because Gemma was doing very well in Hollyoaks and she won a British Soap Award.
I think Gemma should have stayed in Hollyoaks
StarsOfCCTV
01-02-2008, 16:29
I loved Claire in Hollyoaks, but I think they'd done all they could with her character, the way her storyline ended was great :D
I'm looking forward to her on Eastenders, I didn't used to watch Eastenders while she was in it ages ago!
Chris_2k11
02-02-2008, 19:19
I think Gemma should have stayed in HollyoaksShe can always come back remember
i think leaving hollyoaks was the best thing she decided to do. It meant a proper end to a story.
Its good she is back in something so soon.
Chris_2k11
22-07-2008, 21:20
With Gemma leaving EE do you reckon she'll be returning to Hollyoaks sometime in the future? Do you want her to or have they gone as far as they can with her now?? Personally I reckon its only a matter of time before its announced shes coming back. Im sure Hollyoaks will have something up their sleeve for her :hmm: :cool:
StarsOfCCTV
22-07-2008, 21:39
I can't see the point now that Max and OB are gone :(
Hopefully she wont return
Chloe O'brien
22-07-2008, 23:21
There's nothing in HO for her now, what is she going to do keep jumping between soaps when the plots become stale.
Dr. Tangliss
23-07-2008, 07:16
I agree. It would also be better for her to play a totally different character in another soap, I'm sick of the bitchy money grabbing 'Claire' she has played in both soaps now, rather tiredsome.
annette_tr9
23-07-2008, 12:56
did her and max get divorced?? if they didn't she would be entitled to all his stuff wouldn't she??
did her and max get divorced?? if they didn't she would be entitled to all his stuff wouldn't she??
They got divorvced otherwise he wouldnt have been able to marry Steph
annette_tr9
23-07-2008, 15:32
they would if Claire was dead, he would be a widower, and they thought she was dead??
Chris_2k11
23-07-2008, 15:52
Im pretty sure I remember them getting divorced
tammyy2j
23-07-2008, 16:37
I dont thonk Claire should return to Hollyoaks after all Max is dead there is no friends or relatives there for her unless she comes back for revenge on Justin and Warren
xxOShelleyOxx
28-07-2008, 10:49
I dont think she will return. You cant jump for soap to soap like that. It would be really confusing. Viewers will be watching the same sort of character with the same gold digging nature and same name on two different soaps months apart.
She shouldn't return.
There is no reason for her to return
There is too much tits and ass on show in Hollyoaks already :thumbsdow
In an interview with digital spy gemma said this:-
Is there any chance you may return to Hollyoaks or EastEnders?
"There is a good chance. I can't say any more than that or give anything away. Watch this space is all I'll say! I've got things coming up. You definitely haven't seen the end of Gemma Bissix in soapland this year, but I can't tell you what, where or which one. That's all I can tell you, but that's a nice little treat for you."
SBBB - Next Clue - Eastenders. Out with the new and in with the old?
RuebenClara
20-01-2009, 00:52
Given her swift exit on Dancing On Ice, a new contract may not be in the pipeline for her. She wasn't on the show long enough, to create a bigger profile for herself and attract viewers.
Soap star Gemma Bissix became the first female contestant to exit Dancing On Ice last night. Judge Ruthie Henshall claimed that nerves had got the better of the actress, while Jason Gardiner called her a "cardboard cut-out". Scoring only 13 points for her routine with Andrei Lipanov, the actress ended up losing out in a skate-off with Melinda Messenger. We gave her a call to find out whether she enjoyed her brief stint on the show.
How are you feeling about your exit after a day's reflection?
"If only you could see me now! I'm horizontal on a sofa in the ITV bar. I've had only an hour-and-a-half sleep, so I'm completely shattered. I am gutted that I am not part of the show any more. But I watched the repeat back last night and I'm proud of myself, because I did the best I could possibly do. I wasn't the worst skater last night, so I've gone out with my head held high. I mean - Christ - I was like Bambi six weeks ago!"
Did you think you would be in the bottom two this week?
"My first skate wasn't as good as it could have been, so when we were second from bottom on the board, I thought it was almost guaranteed. It is such a shame. It takes over your life. You are skating three hours everyday and you begin living, breathing and eating skating. That was the biggest shock for me last night - the fact that it's all over. All the training and everything I've done, then in a click of a finger it's done."
Do the other contestants have any bad feelings towards Jessica because of her skating experience?
"People think that because Jessica was on a skating show before she has an advantage, but she only had ten days' training four years ago. If I had ten days' training four years ago, I would not have been any different. You are only as good as you can be."
Is it annoying as a contestant when people like Todd Carty and Coleen Nolan get saved by the public despite putting in weaker performances?
"John Sergeant has set the precedent. The public now realise that they have control on these shows. I think it's slightly disappointing, because if it wasn't like that I'd have been in a skate-off with Coleen and things may have been different. But we are all aware when we sign up for the show that it's the public who decide. I had posters up in my dad's bar and my cousin's school campaigned for me, so I can't complain."
At the start of your VT you sounded pretty confident about doing well on the show. Was it tougher than you expected?
"Definitely. I was very confident, but that's just me. I say a lot of things tongue-in-cheek, but the VTs are made to look a certain way. I did want to win - I wouldn't enter a competition if I didn't - but it is a lot harder than you think. It's a relief, in a way, that I can relax again and get some sleep. I can now sleep without dreaming about dance positions and kicking my boyfriend in the middle of the night! All of a sudden my legs kept going into spasm and I'd boot him the knee. He'll also be glad I'm not talking about skating any more."
There's a story today about the girls painting their nipples silver in case of wardrobe malfunctions. Is that true?
"I don't know what I can say. You can't make me be the one to say that! But it was something like that. Except it wasn't paint, it was jewels in places you can't see. I won't tell you where and what, but there was a bit of that going on - people sticking jewels in all sorts of places. But I didn't say that. I didn't tell you anything!"
What are your plans now you've left the show? Are you moving away from soaps?
"I don't know what I'm doing know. I was still employed by Dancing On Ice only a couple of hours ago. I've got a few things coming up like Celebrity Masterchef, which will air in March, but I'm trying to avoid the celebrity route. Ideally, this has boosted my profile and I would love to do a drama for ITV. The way the world is working, there's not many jobs around and you can't be too picky. You have to go where the work is and you only have a shelf life for a certain amount of time and if you end up being fussy, people won't want you any more and you are left with nothing."
Did you miss working on a soap over the festive period?
"I just miss acting. When I'm skating around on the ice, I'm just wondering, 'What am I doing? I am an actress!' It's absolutely ridiculous. I'm just so happy to be going back to my day job now. I've got the best money-per-hour apart from Graeme and the rest have got another ten weeks ahead of them. I'm not going to miss falling over on that ice!"
Is there any chance you may return to Hollyoaks or EastEnders?
"There is a good chance. I can't say any more than that or give anything away. Watch this space is all I'll say! I've got things coming up. You definitely haven't seen the end of Gemma Bissix in soapland this year, but I can't tell you what, where or which one. That's all I can tell you, but that's a nice little treat for you."
tammyy2j
20-01-2009, 12:20
I think she could be back this year
Revenge on Justin and Warren maybe :rolleyes:
StarsOfCCTV
20-01-2009, 17:15
What would be the point? Max is dead, OB's gone. Who's left to torture...poor old Steph?
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
GROANS
what exactly would be the point in her coming back..???????
who has she got left to annoy??? no i hope she stays well away
*-Rooney-*
20-01-2009, 21:08
poor tom if she returned ........hasnt he been thru enough?
LoobyLou84
29-01-2009, 10:48
I can't stand her ... she plays the same character in everything she's in!! I hope they don't bring her back :thumbsdow
I can't stand her ... she plays the same character in everything she's in!! I hope they don't bring her back :thumbsdow
:lol::lol:she even played the same person on Dancing on Ice.. so she isn't acting at all.. she is really like that
Her stint in EE did not last long because she played the same type of person as in HO, it was not liked a lot by the look of things, bringing back people who are still the same does not work imo, because they are just repeating what they did already, look at Nick Cotton in EE
I can't stand her ... she plays the same character in everything she's in!! I hope they don't bring her back :thumbsdow
:lol::lol:she even played the same person on Dancing on Ice.. so she isn't acting at all.. she is really like that
:rotfl: lol! thats so true
tammyy2j
16-02-2009, 15:33
GEMMA Bissix is back from the dead and heading home to Hollyoaks.
Gorgeous Gemma, 25, right, most recently seen on ITV1’s Dancing On Ice, was a smash hit on the Channel 4 show as super-bitch Clare Cunningham.
She left late in 2007 with pals fearing Clare had died and been left in a watery grave.
But viewers saw her leaving with a rich businessman, jetting off to a new life in the sun.
Now with Hollyoaks producers chasing a new prime-time slot On Channel 4, Gemma is coming back.
An insider said: “Gemma was awesome as Clare and they want her back.
“Her contract is still being sorted but it’s virtually sealed.”
Soap comebacks aren’t unusual for Gemma who left Hollyoaks to make another soap return – to EastEnders.
She made a surprise re-appearance last February in Albert Square as Clare Bates, a role she first played between the ages of nine and 14.
Gemma left for a second time last summer.
Meanwhile soapland has been affected by the terrible weather in the last week – and worst hit were Gemma’s old haunts in Walford.
The show’s set in Elstree, Herts, was deluged with snow meaning that filming for some key outside scenes was thrown into chaos.
Why does she have to come back? :(
Eurghh. No thanks.
What is there left that she could possibly do? :rolleyes:
Chris_2k11
16-02-2009, 21:05
are you all serious :eek:
this could be great!
StarsOfCCTV
16-02-2009, 21:18
It would be if Max and OB were there, but it doesn't really have the same effectiveness if they aren't. I would've loved to see their faces. Who's she going come back to terrorise? Her character will get boring after a while, and the storylines tedious and samey whereas last time it was a great storyline and she left with a bang.
Chris_2k11
16-02-2009, 21:22
I agree about Max and OB, but Warren and Justin are still there so it could be good. To be honest i've been growing bored of Hollyoaks for a while now so this is something to look forward to i think.
It would be if Max and OB were there, but it doesn't really have the same effectiveness if they aren't. I would've loved to see their faces. Who's she going come back to terrorise? Her character will get boring after a while, and the storylines tedious and samey whereas last time it was a great storyline and she left with a bang.
That's what I thought. They could end up ruining her character by bringing her back :searchme: ... They should've just left it with her POSSIBLY coming back at some stage. She's been gone less than a year though (I think..)
are you all serious :eek:
this could be great!
Hmmm or the worst thing ever
Former Hollyoaks actress Gemma Bissix is to make a surprise return to the show as superbitch Clare Devine.
The 25-year-old left the show in September 2007 when her character drove off a cliff in dramatic stunt which subsequently won 'Spectacular Scene Of The Year' at last year's British Soap Awards.
At the same ceremony, Bissix also walked away with the award for 'Best Exit'.
Clare's return to Hollyoaks village is to tie in with the departures of old flame Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas) and the man who pushed her off The Loft balcony, Justin Burton (Chris Fountain).
As part of their exit, Clare is hell-bent on revenge and Warren and Justin quickly become embroiled in a blazing fire at The Loft.
Bissix returns to filming at Hollyoaks' Liverpool home Lime Pictures next week and will reappear on screens at the end of May.
Only days after bowing out of the Channel 4 soap on screen in September 2007, it was announced that she was to reprise her role as Clare Bates in EastEnders. Her stay was short-lived, however, and she announced her decision to move on in May the following year.
More recently, she appeared in ITV skating show Dancing on Ice, where she was the first female contestant to be voted off.
Chris_2k11
25-03-2009, 18:45
So its happening then!
i'd have rather they not said, keep it a mystery who it was gonna be
I'd rather they never bring her back :thumbsdow
tammyy2j
27-03-2009, 11:58
Gemma Bissix will make an explosive return to the Chester show.
The blonde bombshell's character Clare Devine will make a shock comeback as she plots her revenge on enemies Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas, 27) and Justin Burton (Chris Fountain, 21).
And with the two fellas leaving Chester, rumours are rife that Clare will kill off the pair in a fierce blaze that rips through the Loft nightclub.
Gemma, 25, was knocked out of Dancing On Ice in the first week.
She is reported to have been given a six-month contract.
Gemma left the soap in 2007 for her role as Clare Bates in EastEnders.
tammyy2j
24-04-2009, 15:47
Hollyoaks actress Gemma Bissix has revealed that her character reappears in an "unhinged" state when she returns to the village next month.
The 25-year-old makes her comeback to the Channel 4 soap as Clare Devine to tie in with the departures of Chris Fountain (Justin Burton) and Jamie Lomas (Warren Fox).
An unstable Clare returns set on exacting revenge and quickly becomes involved in a blazing fire at The Loft nightclub.
Speaking of her return, she told PA: "It's exciting stuff to come back and play Clare. I don't think I've ever found a character like her - there's no limit as far as she's concerned."
She added: "In these episodes in particular, she's come back slightly unhinged and there isn't much that gets in her way and that's what I think is so exciting."
Bissix returned to filming earlier this month and reappears on screens during the final week of May.
Chris_2k11
26-04-2009, 11:49
Im guessing Warren and Justin are gonna be killed off then
tammyy2j
11-05-2009, 15:53
Claire returns on screen Thursday the 28th of May - Warren is blindfolded and held captive and his captor is Claire
moonstorm
14-05-2009, 08:54
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qmz8L04_uug
Promo of Warren's exit/Clares return.
Looks very very good.
angel_eyes87
14-05-2009, 12:14
Cannt wait until this airs, it looks amazing you dont really see Claire, but you just know that its her:cheer:
Im guessing Warren and Justin are gonna be killed off then
Only Warren dies not Justin but Justin is leaving also
angel_eyes87
14-05-2009, 12:52
Warren dies, Fern Britton let the cat out the bag.
Chris Fountain said that his last scenes will be on 3rd June, which must mean he gets the blame for the fire.
I really dont want her back
but I stopped watching anyways
tammyy2j
18-05-2009, 10:43
Superbitch Claire Devine returns on a campaign of death and destruction.
Viewers last saw her drugging and attempting to murder her ex-husband Max Cunningham by forcing him to drive their car off a cliff.
Her plans were thwarted when Warren Fox pushed her off a balcony.
Now she is back and her first act is to set fire to The Loft nightclub with Warren, Hannah Ashworth and Justin Burton trapped inside.
Our Hollyoaks insider said: “Claire knocks Warren unconscious, blindfolds him and ties him up before getting him to lure
Justin to The Loft and dousing the place with petrol.
“Then Hannah comes through the door and Claire knocks her out.
“Claire decides to be done with it and strikes a match.
“But Justin bursts in and spots Hannah. He ignores Warren’s plea to save him and when the floor falls through all seems lost.”
Our source added: “One of the group will fail to get out alive.”
Watch the climax on May 29.
Chris_2k11
18-05-2009, 18:36
Viewers last saw her drugging and attempting to murder her ex-husband Max Cunningham by forcing him to drive their car off a cliff.
Her plans were thwarted when Warren Fox pushed her off a balcony.thats not how i remember it!
i should be looking forward to this more but im just not for some reason. think its just because ive gone off Hollyoaks these past few months.
Last seen strutting through an airport departure lounge in red high heels before spotting her next unsuspecting victim Miles, Clare Devine - played by 25-year-old Gemma Bissix - returns to Hollyoaks next week as a woman on the edge and hell-bent on revenge for what are being billed as the show's best episodes of the year. Here, DS chats to Gemma about her surprise comeback, the stunt scenes and a potential EastEnders return.
How did the return come about?
"The return came about at Christmas. I had a phone call from Bryan Kirkwood saying that he was doing his final episode and would I be involved, and that was it really! I was the first person Bryan employed and now the last person too! I did it for my love of Hollyoaks. When Bryan asked me I rang my agent and said 'no matter what the fee is - whatever, just let me do it!' It was really lovely to go back and see everybody - just amazing."
Did you not worry that it's compromised your award-winning exit?
"I see what you're saying, and the comeback had to be written well. But when you watch it, I don't think the audience will be disappointed at all with her return. I think in fact it matches or could possibly even outweigh the exit!"
Have you moved back up to Liverpool?
"I haven't moved back yet. We get six weeks of expenses at Hollyoaks so I'm still over at The Abbey, which is the pub where I started in the first place. I'm actively looking for a place at the moment though, and seeing what's in store for me in the future. I'm loving being back in Liverpool and I've missed the Trafford Centre in Manchester, too."
How does Clare wind up back in the village?
"She's back for revenge. Obviously Warren and Justin are involved but one minute she's not there and the next minute she is - you don't expect her to come back. She's definitely a shadow of her former self - in the nicest possible way! She's deranged and completely psychotic. She's greasy-haired and looking like a trashy prostitute, but it's absolutely fabulous! No holds barred as far as she's concerned, and that's what's been great for me to play. Before you always had to hide Clare's nastiness and act like she's nice and normal, but this time everybody knows what she's like so there's no hiding the psychopath. That's why I don't think the audience will be disappointed - I think they'll love it or hate it!"
Where's she been? With Miles, the guy she met in the airport?
"I think when you see what she looks like when she comes back she's probably been with Miles for a bit and then moved on. To be fair, out there, it's not really worked for her and I think she's let it grate on her. One of her lines is "You won", talking to whoever she's talking to, and that's the main point - she lost in the end. I think it's just been going on and on in her head that she needed to get revenge, and you can just see that she's a woman on the edge..."
Does she still have those red high heels that she left in the airport in?
"She's got red high heels, don't you worry. She's still in red, just a bit more worn down than you saw her last time!"
More like when she climbed out of the lake?
"Well this is what Nick Pickard said to me, he said, 'Gemma, you look like you've been in the lake the whole time! You didn't go off with Miles did you? You look like you've just come out of the lake after two years!” It looks like things are growing off me!"
What was it like filming the stunt scenes? Did you have the same body double as you did with the Who Pushed Clare stunt?
"No I didn't, but funnily enough the woman that did the stunt in the red car going off the cliff did my my fall out of the car in EastEnders when I first went in in my silver dress, so I've had the same stunt double in two different soaps! I think we ended up doing most of our own stunts anyway. There was a lot of falling over. I ended up with more bruises after the exceptional fire scenes than Dancing On Ice - I was literally black and blue!"
Would you consider a more permanent return?
"Definitely - as long as the storylines are right, there's plenty of room for Clare. There are plenty of other people she can cause havoc with and wreak revenge on! I wouldn't hesitate."
What other projects do you have in the pipeline?
"I can't give away too much because I can't say whether I'm staying or going so it's difficult. Although I filmed Celebrity Masterchef back in November, so that's coming out in May."
How did you fare? Are you good at cooking?
"I didn't do as badly as Dancing On Ice, let's put it that way!"
Is there any chance you'll go back to EastEnders as Clare Bates?
"Well, it's been left open for me, so it wasn't a goodbye forever. We'll just see what happens."
Maybe for the 25th anniversary at the beginning of next year?
"I get asked all the time 'Would you go back?' and the way the world is at the moment you've got to go where the work is! At the end of the day I want to work and as long as I'm enjoying myself doing what I'm doing I feel absolutely honoured to be being paid to act - it's fantastic."
Hollyoaks returnee Gemma Bissix has revealed that she agreed to reprise her villainous role out of love for the show.
The 25-year-old makes a brief comeback as the Channel 4 soap's super vixen Clare Devine during Stunt Week 2009, which begins on Monday.
Clare returns to the village in dramatic style and hell-bent on exacting revenge on Justin Burton (Chris Fountain) for pushing her off The Loft balcony in 2007.
Speaking of her decision to reprise the role, Bissix told DS: "The return came about at Christmas. I had a phone call from Bryan Kirkwood saying that he was doing his final episode and would I be involved, and that was it really! I was the first person Bryan employed and now the last person too!"
She continued: "I did it for my love of Hollyoaks. When Bryan asked me I rang my agent and said 'no matter what the fee is - whatever, just let me do it!' It was really lovely to go back and see everybody - just amazing."
The week of episodes - which are being billed as some of the programme's biggest of the year - and the events that follow result in the departures of three Hollyoaks favourites: Justin, Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas) and Russ Owen (Stuart Manning).
Nothing to do with no other offers coming through the letter box then. :hmm:
tammyy2j
26-05-2009, 13:24
BITCH Clare Devine finally gets her comeuppance when she is arrested for Warren Fox’s murder.
She comes back from the dead this month determined for revenge on Warren and Justin Burton.
As we revealed last week, she torches the Loft nightclub – killing Warren and leaving Justin’s lover Hannah Ashworth for dead.
Everyone blames Justin and the innocent lad fl ees leaving a heartbroken Hannah behind.
But Clare’s plot is uncovered when she heads back to Warren’s flat looking for money.
Our insider told us: “When Sasha discovers Clare at Warren’s flat she calls her brother Calvin who arrives with police back-up and arrests Clare.”
See it on Friday June 5 at 6.30pm.
Chris_2k11
26-05-2009, 20:09
Its all over Clare!
*-Rooney-*
26-05-2009, 21:50
Clares back for revenge on Warren and Justin, fair enough, Justin pushed her off a balcony but i cant remember why she wants revenge on Warren lol, seems such a long time ago so much has happened since she left
Chris_2k11
26-05-2009, 23:28
Clares back for revenge on Warren and Justin, fair enough, Justin pushed her off a balcony but i cant remember why she wants revenge on Warren lol, seems such a long time ago so much has happened since she leftWas all to do with the car chase when she went over that cliff, they just left her to drowned
angel_eyes87
26-05-2009, 23:58
Clares back for revenge on Warren and Justin, fair enough, Justin pushed her off a balcony but i cant remember why she wants revenge on Warren lol, seems such a long time ago so much has happened since she left
She attacks Warren, because he is still in touch with Justin, so she wants Justin to come to the loft so that she can take out her revenge on him. But it all goes wrong and her plan is falling to bits, so she is psycho and doesn't know what she is going to do next, shes basically a loose cannon.
*-Rooney-*
27-05-2009, 08:02
yeah i remeber th ecar chase i just couldnt remember if there was some other reason she wanted revenge on warren
Clares back for revenge on Warren and Justin, fair enough, Justin pushed her off a balcony but i cant remember why she wants revenge on Warren lol, seems such a long time ago so much has happened since she left
If i remember correctly didnt Warren swindle the Loft off Claire (after she got it from Max)
BTW Claire slept with both Warren and Justin
Chris_2k11
27-05-2009, 18:11
If i remember correctly didnt Warren swindle the Loft off Claire (after she got it from Max) Oh yeah, almost forgot about that!
Chris_2k11
28-05-2009, 19:40
OMG is Hannah dead?? I thought it was only Warren that dies? and what happened to Clare, did she get out?!
Episode of the year by far!! (although it didnt have much to beat lets be honest!)
*-Rooney-*
28-05-2009, 20:25
not saw any of that yet that must be tomoros episode
tammyy2j
04-02-2013, 23:59
Gemma Bissix will return as evil Clare Devine.
The actress first left the soap in 2007, briefly returning in 2009 when Clare tried to get revenge on enemies Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas) and Justin Burton (Chris Fountain), leading to her arrest.
tammyy2j
04-02-2013, 23:59
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oh god why is she returning?
could these threads be merged please folks as she is coming back
could these threads be merged please folks as she is coming back
your wish is my command!! :-)
could these threads be merged please folks as she is coming back
your wish is my command!! :-)
tammyy2j
05-02-2013, 15:41
your wish is my command!! :-)
Best mod for a reason :p
Hollyoaks will air Clare Devine's return scenes next month, it has been confirmed today (February 5).
Last night, it was announced that Gemma Bissix had agreed to reprise her role as Clare, who was last seen on screen in 2009.
Her information on Clare's shock comeback, revealing that she will take her first steps back into Hollyoaks towards the end of March.
Clare's latest return will see her come between Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe) and Doctor Browning (Joseph Thompson), but exactly how she tries to tear the pair apart remains to be seen.
Bissix said today: "I'm really looking forward to re-joining the cast of Hollyoaks. Clare Devine is one of my favourite characters and I can't wait to get back into the role.
"I'm particularly excited to be working with [executive producer] Bryan Kirkwood again. He first cast me as evil Clare and I hear he is doing amazing things with Hollyoaks at the moment, so I'm really looking forward to being a part of it. Bring back the bitch!"
Meanwhile, former EastEnders star Gillian Taylforth has today expressed her delight following last night's confirmation that she is joining Hollyoaks to play Sandy Roscoe.
Sandy is the mother of five sons, who have been tipped to set pulses racing in the village - attracting the attention of the local girls and causing a whole lot of trouble of their own.
Taylforth commented: "I am really looking forward to joining Hollyoaks, which is going from strength to strength under Bryan Kirkwood at the moment.
"My real family are excited to move up to Liverpool - a fantastic city - and I'm eager to meet my new family, five hunky Hollyoaks sons who I'm sure will all be saints!"
Hollyoaks airs weeknights at 6.30pm on Channel 4, with first look screenings at 7pm on E4.
tammyy2j
16-02-2013, 21:58
My guess is she buys the pub from Mitzeee
Hollyoaks returnee Gemma Bissix has promised that her character Clare Devine will be "extra evil" when she heads back to Chester.
The actress recently reprised her role as Clare and is expected to be back on screen later this month.
Bissix told Channel 5's The Wright Stuff today (March 1): "I've been filming last week. It's good to go back and it's very, very evil.
"I have to promise you - it's extra evil! It's exciting times at the moment."
Show bosses have previously teased that Clare will be causing trouble for Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe) and Doctor Browning (Joseph Thompson) in her latest storyline.
Bissix is also currently busy working on a touring production of Agatha Christie play A Murder Is Announced alongside Dean Gaffney, who was recently hospitalised after a car crash.
She said: "He's fine - the crash actually happened when we were on the way back from Derby after a show. It literally happened 10 minutes after the show. But he is fine, he's still got a little scar. He had to have something like 68 stitches, but he's back on stage and loving it.
"We start a new play on the 2nd May, so we've got another play starting."
Hollyoaks airs weeknights at 6.30pm on Channel 4, with first look screenings at 7pm on E4.
Hollyoaks star Gemma Bissix has revealed that Mercedes will be no match for her character Clare Devine.
The actress recently reprised her role as Clare and is expected to be back on screen later this month.
Bissix told All About Soap that Mercedes will seriously underestimate how evil Clare really is.
"Mercedes does know what Clare's like to a certain degree, but not the full extent. Mercedes might be a bit of a bad girl herself, but I think she seriously underestimates Clare. Though Mercedes believes they're on the same level, she misjudges just how vile Clare really is."
Clare returns to the village after bumping into Mercedes and Dr Browning off screen in Las Vegas.
"Clare recognises Mercedes, and then Clare clocks Dr Browning flashing the cash at the roulette table - the pound signs begin to flash", Bissix revealed.
When asked if she has enjoyed filming with Jennifer Metcalfe, Bissix was full of praise for her co-star.
"Jen is one of the loveliest, most humble people you're likely to meet. She's so talented and has really made this experience for me. She's wonderful to work with and an absolute gem," she added.
"There's no airs and graces, it's just really fun. We enjoy work, and we do it for the art. It's a massive team effort here, and I love it."
Over on Hollyoaks, there's bound to be trouble in store as Clare Devine returns.
Clare (Gemma Bissix) heads back to the village following a chance meeting with Mercedes McQueen and Doctor Browning off-screen in Las Vegas.
A few days before Clare's shock arrival, Browning returns from Vegas with the bombshell news that Mercedes went missing during their holiday and he still has no idea where she is.
A sceptical Myra initially reckons that her daughter is just playing games as usual, but Carmel takes the matter much more seriously - fearing that Browning could have returned to his dark ways by killing Mercedes.
When Myra goes round to see Browning to discuss the situation, she is shocked to find Mercedes's blood-stained scarf while the twisted doctor is out of the room.
With the McQueens' worst fears seemingly confirmed, Browning finds himself under suspicion. However, viewers soon learn that Browning is innocent when he receives a frightened call from his fiancée, which leaves him fearing for her safety.
Later, a mystery woman in red posts a photo of a gagged Mercedes to Browning, which is shortly followed by Clare's reappearance in the village. After seeing her in Vegas, has Clare done something to Mercy?
Hollyoaks airs these scenes on Thursday, March 28 at 6.30pm on Channel 4.
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Hollyoaks returnee Gemma Bissix has confirmed that her character Clare Devine will be "back to stay" in the summer.
Clare turns up in the village next week and will be back on screen for a short period before departing again.
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Gemma Bissix
However, Bissix told Digital Spy that Clare won't be gone for long and will return as a show regular later in the year.
Bissix explained: "They gave me a good idea of her storylines straight away. Originally Clare was only going to be back for a short time, which is what you'll be seeing now - it's 'part one'! It's a bit of a teaser, because you see Clare come in for just a few weeks.
"But there are discussions going on now and [executive producer] Bryan [Kirkwood] wants to make it very public that Clare is back to stay. I'm going to be back over the summer and that'll be on a more permanent basis."
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Clare arrives back in Hollyoaks
The 29-year-old has recently been appearing in a touring production of Agatha Christie play A Murder Is Announced, and she also has another theatre project lined up for May.
She added: "I'm still doing a bit of theatre at the moment, so it's a case of mixing it up and juggling schedules. It's been nice for me to do this initial stint, because it's gone really well. But you're going to see a 'part two' for Clare, without a doubt!"
Hollyoaks airs Clare's return episode on Thursday, March 28 at 6.30pm on Channel 4.
Hollyoaks reintroduces one of its most memorable characters next week as Clare Devine arrives back in the village.
Clare makes a surprise appearance after seeing Mercedes McQueen and Doctor Browning in Las Vegas. With Mercedes now missing and someone sending threats to Browning, there are no prizes for guessing who the culprit might be…
Digital Spy recently caught up with Gemma Bissix, who plays Clare, to hear all the gossip on her Hollyoaks return.
How does it feel to be back on Hollyoaks?
"I really wasn't sure how it was going to feel, but it's just been so lovely to be back at work there. I've loved seeing all the crew and catching up with cast members I worked with the first time round, like Nick Pickard, Jimmy McKenna and James Sutton.
"It's also been great because of the character herself - I'd forgotten how evil she really was! It's quite scary how quickly I've slipped back into it, but I'm absolutely loving it."
When you were approached to return, did you have to give the idea some consideration?
"Well, I've got such a lot of trust in Bryan Kirkwood, who's back as executive producer of Hollyoaks. He did some amazing work on Clare's storylines before, so when I heard that he was coming back, it really was a no-brainer. I almost said yes straight away!
"I did have an idea of what Clare's storylines would be, but even without that, I've got a lot of faith in Bryan. The show is going from strength to strength with him back at the helm, so it didn't take much consideration at all."
Had you ever turned down a return to Hollyoaks prior to this?
"I haven't - I've always had a great relationship with Hollyoaks and absolutely loved it. If there had ever been scope for a return before, I think I would have gone back earlier, but I don't think there really was.
"Brendan's had such a long reign as top dog in the village, so I don't think there was ever going to be room for him and Clare in one place! He's been such a fantastic character for the show over the years.
"Also, I've been busy doing my own thing away from Hollyoaks. I've been doing theatre and other projects, which I've really enjoyed. The reason I left Hollyoaks the first time was because I felt that Clare had done so much and it was great to leave on a high. There wasn't much scope for her to come back for a while, but now people may have forgotten just how bad she was, so it's nice to reprise the role.
"That's the reaction that I'm seeing on Twitter, too. Most of the fans seem to be really excited about Clare coming back."
What did the producers tell you about Clare's return before you started filming?
"They gave me a good idea of her storylines straight away. Originally Clare was only going to be back for a short time, which is what you'll be seeing now - it's 'part one'! It's a bit of a teaser, because you see Clare come in for just a few weeks.
"But there are discussions going on now and Bryan wants to make it very public that Clare is back to stay. I'm going to be back over the summer and that'll be on a more permanent basis.
"I'm still doing a bit of theatre at the moment, so it's a case of mixing it up and juggling schedules. It's been nice for me to do this initial stint, because it's gone really well. But you're going to see a 'part two' for Clare, without a doubt!"
Has Hollyoaks changed much in your absence?
"The only thing that's really changed is that I used to be the 22-year-old in the green room, whereas now I'm pushing 30 and everyone else is so young! So that's probably one of the main things! (Laughs.)
"With all the crew, people who were camera assistants or camera people are now directors. I've seen that various people have risen through the ranks or changed positions, and it's really nice that Lime Pictures as a company do that. They really look after their own and recognise the talent within the crew. That's very noticeable, because there's such a lovely atmosphere on set."
Have you made some friends among the newer cast members?
"Definitely. Joe Thompson, who plays Doctor Browning, is absolutely lovely. He's a very good actor and we've really clicked.
"At the moment, I'm doing an Agatha Christie play called A Murder is Announced, and Joe came to see it in Crewe which was really nice of him. He really likes theatre, and it was also nice for him to see why I was so shattered every day when we were filming!
"I'm picking up some other friends, too. Alex Fletcher, who plays Diane, is lovely, so I've been chatting to her. I also went to the TRIC Awards last week with a few of the other cast members, so that was also really nice because they all seem lovely and very down-to-earth."
We hear that you've also been filming some scenes with Ellis Hollins who plays Tom. Have you enjoyed seeing him again?
"Absolutely. He's 13 now, but I gave him a massive cuddle - I didn't care if I embarrassed him! Fortunately he didn't mind, he's really sweet. I said to him, 'Do you remember how evil I was?' but he just said, 'No, you were dead nice!'
"I used to get on really well with Ellis and we'd play games all the time on set. I'm the eldest of five kids, so I've always loved children. He couldn't remember me being horrible to him on screen, which was good because I thought I might have scarred the poor boy! (Laughs.)
"I used to have to ring his mum and ask, 'Can I really say these things to him?!' Clare said some really horrible things to Tom, telling him that he was the reason his dad died. She did some horrendous things.
"Ellis has grown up to be such a lovely young boy. You can sometimes see that young kids can get affected by fame, but he's not at all - he's so courteous and lovely on set. I think he's the protégé of Hollyoaks as he represents what the show is about so well."
How much you can tell us about Clare's return storyline?
"The only thing I can really say is that Clare saw Doctor Browning and Mercedes in Las Vegas. She's back because she wants Browning's money and she'll do anything to get it!
"But it's also worth remembering that Clare is a very unsettled woman. I don't think she's ever really settled anywhere for very long. Even though she caused a lot of trouble when she was there, she feels an attachment to the Hollyoaks village. She was there for two and a half years, which is probably longer than she's settled anywhere else."
"Clare is quite happy to be back, as she feels it's a little village she can take control of."
Has Clare met her match in Browning? He's a dangerous character himself!
"I think Clare definitely underestimates Browning. You'll have to see how it pans out, but she doesn't realise what he's capable of and he catches her off guard a few times. But I'd like to think that Clare's always the one to come out on top - at least for now!"
Does Clare return to the village all guns blazing, or lie low for a while?
"She does lie low - it's a case of dark glasses and a scarf for a while! (Laughs.) Obviously she doesn't want anyone to know who she is, as that would give the game away. She's a bit shifty and sneaky here and there, at least for now."
Has Clare changed much?
"I think she's definitely grown up. She was a lot younger before, but now she knows exactly what she wants and there's no two ways about it.
"Clare makes it quite clear to Browning what she wants and what she's there for. She's more sure of herself than before. Previously, she was a bit manic but now her actions are a bit more cold and calculated. She's been to prison and she's wised up a bit."
As you mentioned, you've been very busy in theatre over the past few years. Do you prefer stage or screen work now?
"Well, I never went to drama school and I started in EastEnders when I was nine. I've done it backwards in a way, so I really wanted to learn what it was like to do stage work and have that rehearsal time.
"I do love the theatre, but I really couldn't say whether I prefer stage or screen work, as I love them both. With theatre, you get an instant response from the audience, which is great, and it's such a buzz.
"But with a character like this in Hollyoaks, it's more of a buzz than I can tell you because the pace is incredible. I couldn't even begin to tell you the stuff that I've done over the past few weeks - there's been physical stuff, stunts and lots of other exciting things
Hollyoaks returnee Gemma Bissix has revealed that she can't wait to work with former EastEnders star Gillian Taylforth.
The 29-year-old actress, who has recently returned to the Channel 4 soap to reprise her role as Clare Devine, has said she thinks Taylforth will bring "a dose of grit and glamour" to the show.
Speaking to Female First, she said: "I can't wait! She's lovely and a fantastically talented actress.
"I think she's going to bring a dose of grit and glamour to Hollyoaks."
Taylforth, who is known for her role as Kathy Beale in EastEnders, has been signed up for the part of Sandy Roscoe, who will be joining the show with five sons in a few weeks' time.
Bissix also revealed that she has enjoyed being reunited with her old co-stars since her return.
She explained: "It's been lovely. I've been filming with Nick Pickard (Tony Hutchinson) and Jimmy McKenna (Jack Osborne), who are two of my best friends.
"Clare is ready to cause trouble. She's not in Hollyoaks for a holiday, put it that way."
Hollyoaks star Gemma Bissix has admitted that viewers will be scared for Tom Cunningham when her character Clare catches up with him.
In scenes to be aired this week, Clare goes and sees Tom after being told by Doctor Browning that he has the bag that has £200,000 cash in it.
Speaking to Telly Spy, Bissix said: "When she realises it's Tom Cunningham (who has the money), she actually has a smile on her face.
"She knows she can deal with Tom as he is no threat to her at all. She is definitely going to get her money, she goes round there to terrorise him basically."
Bissix also revealed that viewers will be frightened watching Clare's scenes with Tom as her alter ego is capable of anything.
"I think she is capable of anything and that is what is so scary for the viewers about Clare, they actually don't know what she is capable of.
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Clare turns violent with Tom.
"With Tom there are no consequences, she just wants what she wants to get. When Tom is quivering and scared, she says, 'You remember what I did to your brother and you remember how evil I was'. It's a power gain," she added.
"I think viewers will be quite scared. Clare is so unpredictable, but still predictable in a way that she's not going to go away empty-handed, so I think the viewers will be a mixture of being excited, but also very very scared for Tom."
tammyy2j
16-04-2013, 13:57
I hope she gets killed off soon
Hollyoaks star Gemma Bissix has admitted that she wants to stay covered up on the soap.
The actress, who plays superbitch Clare Devine, told the Birmingham Mail that her days of stripping off should stay in the past now that she has turned 30.
Bissix explained: "There's only a certain number of times I can take my clothes off and people aren't disgusted by it. Hollyoaks is moving forward with new characters.
"When I returned briefly earlier this year, I thought there were a lot of very young actors, with the older cast playing mothers. I'm in between, but at 30 I feel I'm getting old. Next they'll be giving me a child!"
Bissix has now confirmed that she will return to filming at Hollyoaks in July for scenes due to air in September.
She said: "That's all I can say though, the storyline is top secret. Clare is really good fun to play. Just when I think she can't
Clare arrived back on screen for a short storyline in March, with plans for a longer stint later in the year.get any worse, she does."
Hollyoaks airs weeknights at 6.30pm on Channel 4, with first look screenings at 7pm on E4.
tammyy2j
03-09-2013, 15:45
Is she coming back again as Trevor's boss or partner?
moonstorm
25-09-2013, 15:31
She is coming back as his daughter.
tammyy2j
25-09-2013, 16:25
She is coming back as his daughter.
Yes someone elsewhere said she is Laurel aka Fraser's wife or daughter
tammyy2j
25-09-2013, 16:25
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poor tom, claire back and sienna now around too
tammyy2j
27-09-2013, 23:34
Hollyoaks superbitch Clare Devine has returned to screens in tonight's E4 first look episode (September 26).
The notorious character, played by Gemma Bissix, was confirmed as Fraser Black's daughter in another storyline twist for the Channel 4 soap.
Fans always knew that Clare would be back on screen again, but show bosses decided to keep the timing and details of her latest storyline under wraps until transmission.
The latest E4 instalment saw ruthless Fraser (Jesse Birdsall) take lawyer Jim McGinn (Dan Tetsell) to visit Clare in prison.
Fraser revealed that he is desperate to secure his daughter's freedom and demanded that Jim does all he can to help her.
While a smug Clare was in her element during her last stint on screen, this time she seemed more subdued and bitter after spending the past few months behind bars.
It's also clear that Clare doesn't share a good relationship with Fraser as she insisted that she wanted nothing to do with him, despite his efforts to help her.
A Hollyoaks insider told Digital Spy: "Fans will learn more about the dynamic between Clare and Fraser in future episodes, but whether Clare will get out of prison remains to be seen."
tammyy2j
27-09-2013, 23:34
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Hollyoaks star Gemma Bissix has thanked fans for their support following the shock death of her character Clare Devine.
As shown on E4 last night (October 15) and Channel 4 this evening (October 16), evil Clare has been killed off after being run over by her enemy Doctor Browning.
Writing on Twitter, Bissix suggested that it is the right time for other villains to take centre stage in the soap.
She said: "It's time to hang up the red stilettos and let some other villains cause some havoc."
Bissix played the role of Clare on and off from 2006, taking over from original actress Samantha Rowley in the part. She helped to establish Clare as one of the soap's most memorable characters.
In total, four deaths have now been confirmed in the 'Hollyoaks Blast' week as Doug Carter (PJ Brennan) and Ash Kane (Holly Weston) both died as a result of an explosion at the council flats, while Browning himself was killed by wife Mercedes after a terrifying showdown between the pair.
The fifth and final death will be revealed later this week. Fans have already seen Dodger Savage (Danny Mac) and Leanne Holiday (Jessica Forrest) rushed to hospital after being injured in the blast, leaving viewers to wonder which one of them won't make it through.
Hollyoaks star Gemma Bissix has thanked fans for their support following the shock death of her character Clare Devine.
As shown on E4 last night (October 15) and Channel 4 this evening (October 16), evil Clare has been killed off after being run over by her enemy Doctor Browning.
Writing on Twitter, Bissix suggested that it is the right time for other villains to take centre stage in the soap.
She said: "It's time to hang up the red stilettos and let some other villains cause some havoc."
Bissix played the role of Clare on and off from 2006, taking over from original actress Samantha Rowley in the part. She helped to establish Clare as one of the soap's most memorable characters.
In total, four deaths have now been confirmed in the 'Hollyoaks Blast' week as Doug Carter (PJ Brennan) and Ash Kane (Holly Weston) both died as a result of an explosion at the council flats, while Browning himself was killed by wife Mercedes after a terrifying showdown between the pair.
The fifth and final death will be revealed later this week. Fans have already seen Dodger Savage (Danny Mac) and Leanne Holiday (Jessica Forrest) rushed to hospital after being injured in the blast, leaving viewers to wonder which one of them won't make it through.
could she be returning as blue
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Hollyoaks star Gemma Bissix has signed up for a shock return to the show ? 12 years after her character was sensationally killed off.
Gemma has agreed to reprise her role as legendary villain Clare Devine and will be back on our screens next month, according to a report in The Sun today.
Soap fans feared they'd seen the last of Clare when she was mowed down by a car driven by her ruthless enemy Doctor Browning in October 2013.
Clare seemingly lost her life instantly, but show bosses soon brought in her scheming sister Grace Black to continue the family's legacy.
A Hollyoaks spokesperson declined to comment when approached by Digital Spy about the bombshell return news.
While it seems that fans will have to wait for further details ? including how and why Clare is back ? they'll undoubtedly be eager to see her share dramatic scenes with Grace for the first time ever.
It'll also be interesting to see whether Clare still holds a grudge against Mercedes McQueen. After all, Mercedes was the one who shoved Clare just before she was hit by Browning in the road?
Clare's comeback takes place as Hollyoaks pulls out all the stops for its milestone 30th anniversary year.
Producers have been hard at work behind the scenes plotting a celebration to remember, with huge storylines planned to mark the occasion in style this October.
With Clare reappearing, it seems that the bosses want some familiar faces back in the build-up, so could even more be on the way soon?
Gemma played the role of Clare from 2006, taking over from original actor Samantha Rowley in the part.
Speaking in 2020, Gemma told us: "I'm great friends now with Tamara Wall, who plays Clare's sister Grace. I think it would have been lovely to do some sister scenes with her.
"Looking back on it now, it would have been fantastic to explore that, but they were going for the full shock. It was a shock [when Clare died] ? people weren't expecting it and it was a very well-kept secret.
"But I think people were a bit gutted about it, from all the stuff I read! That is a compliment, though, isn't it?"
On the possibility of sister scenes between Clare and Grace, she added at the time: "It'd be really nice to explore that. I don't know what's left in the village for Clare, but the writers and producers are fantastic and I'm sure they'd find a way if they wanted to."
Sounds like they did!
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