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Stephen Uppal has announced that he is to leave Hollyoaks after more than two years in the role of Ravi Roy.
The actor revealed the news on Twitter this evening, confirming that he made his decision to bow out from the Channel 4 soap some time ago.
Addressing his online followers, Uppal said: "Only 6 more episodes left to shoot - wow the time has flown by!"
After receiving messages from surprised fans, he added: "Sorry guys, yes I decided to leave a while back. I've had a good time but always wanted to leave after a few years. Bye bye Ravi Roy!"
Uppal's news comes a week after it was revealed that John Pickard (Dom Reilly), Ashley Slanina Davies (Amy Barnes), Glenn Wallace (Malachy Fisher) and Garnon Davies (Elliot Bevan) are bowing out from the teen drama.
Hollyoaks has also announced a number of other cast departures this year, with some regulars choosing to leave of their own accord and others being written out following the arrival of new producer Paul Marquess.
Hollyoaks star Stephen Uppal has landed the lead role in a production of Jack and the Beanstalk.
The actor, who plays Ravi Roy in the Channel 4 soap, will star in the pantomime at the Theatre Royal in Norwich from December 14 to January 16. It marks his first role since announcing his departure from the show in July.
Speaking to the Norwich Evening News, he said: "I'm really looking forward to starring in panto for the first time. It's going to be another new challenge for me and sounds like hard work but great fun. Let's face it, I've never climbed a beanstalk or battled a giant before!"
John Bultitude, Norwich Theatre Royal spokesman, added: "Ravi is very much one of the heroes of Hollyoaks and his poignant portrayal has made him one of the soap's best-loved characters.
"Now Stephen is taking on a brand new challenge playing a different kind of hero in pantomime and we are really excited to welcome him to the cast. Stephen is going to add even more star quality to this year's pantomime. As well as a high-profile Hollyoaks part, he has won some major theatre roles and is sure to prove popular with panto audiences here."