Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson has revealed that she wants her character Maxine Minniver to find happiness with a new love interest.
Maxine was left heartbroken earlier this month as her on-off boyfriend Dodger Savage (Danny Mac) fled from the village, going on the run to protect his daughter Nico Blake.
While Maxine will continue to mourn the end of her relationship over the next few weeks, Sanderson told Digital Spy that she wants her troubled alter ego to find a new man in the long-term.
She explained: "I'd love to see Maxine happy and I'd love her to find someone new. She's devastated about Dodger and obviously she can't move on straight away from that, but it'd be nice to see her with someone who truly cares about her.
"He wouldn't necessarily have to be the best Prince Charming in the world as nobody's perfect! But it'd be nice if Maxine could find somebody who cares about her and shows love in a positive way, rather than in a negative way like her ex Patrick."
Dodger made his departure after his evil brother Will was pushed from the hospital roof by Nico. After calling the police to take the blame, Dodger left Hollyoaks forever.
Now that she doesn't have Dodger around to protect her, Maxine will need support from some of the other villagers as Patrick continues his controlling behaviour.
Patrick and Maxine come face to face
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Patrick and Maxine
Sanderson continued: "I think Maxine is definitely going to be more vulnerable when it comes to Patrick, because Dodger is obviously the one who has kept her safe and stuck up for her. But Maxine does have friends and allies in the village now, so I think she'll always have someone to protect her.
"Maxine and Nancy get on really well in particular and they're becoming like best friends. Maxine's not really had that since Dennis left the village. She has got an ally in Nancy and I love Jess Fox in real life, so it'd be lovely to work more with her."
Dodger helps Maxine up.
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Maxine and Dodger
On the possibility of a return for Dodger, she added: "If Danny ever chose to come back, I'm sure that Maxine and Dodger would be involved at some point. Dodger will always be the love of Maxine's life.
"With him gone, obviously Maxine is going to have to move on at some point. Dodger, wherever he may be, is probably moving on too! But I think Danny is going to do really well, so I can't see him coming back anytime soon!"
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