New Christmas Arrival

I got this from DS

Mystery Christmas arrival for 'Hollyoaks'

Hollyoaks' McQueen family will be rocked this Christmas when a family secret crawls out of the woodwork – in the shape Myra's long-lost son.

Former Brookside actor Barry Sloane, 26, has joined the Channel 4 soap to play Niall Rafferty, a child whom Myra abandoned in a church when she was 14.

He's a tall stranger who walks into the village – a guy called Niall. He sets himself up as a hair stylist in the salon and he's very ambiguous and mysterious.

Viewers will be wondering 'Is he gay? Is he straight?' We play a couple of red-herring stories: Will he get off with Louise and come between her and Warren? Will he get off with Carmel? Or will he get off with John Paul?"

However, unaware of his true identity, Myra takes him into her bosom and his secret is revealed to viewers on Christmas Day.

Bryan continued: "We discover that Myra's first born was a boy that Nana McQueen made Myra leave in a church on Christmas Day when she was 14. We see Niall on Christmas Day this year steal a McQueen family photograph and burn it – Myra's secret, abandoned son is back to wreak revenge…"

Of his new role, Sloane said: "I'm really looking forward to playing Niall. From what I know about the storyline he sounds like an amazing character – I can't wait to get my teeth into the role."

Sloane has previously appeared in Brookside as Ruth Gordon's abusive ex-husband, Sean Smith.

His first Hollyoaks scenes are due to transmit at the beginning of December.

Now this sounds like a fantastic story line!!

ooooo this will make a really good storyline, I love the McQueen, they are the best family in Hollyoaks, so im really looking forward to it :thumbsup:

just what we need another McQueen

ah i remember him in Brookie. trying to think whether he was a good actor or not lol

Who was he in Brookie? Sounds like a great storyline - I love the McQueens!