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Lomax family
Hollyoaks family
First appearance17 February 2006
Introduced byDavid Hanson
Bryan Kirkwood
Duration2006−

The Lomax family is a fictional family in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.

Creation and casting edit

In February 2006, Kieron Richardson made his first appearance as Ste Hay, a love interest for Amy Barnes (Ashley Slanina-Davies). Executive producer David Hanson introduced the character for a seven episode guest stint.[1] Hanson's successor, Bryan Kirkwood, reintroduced the character for another guest stint, before offering Richardson a year's contract in 2007.[1] Ste's adoptive daughter, Leah Barnes (Magic Hurst, Jessica Croft-Lane, Elà-May Demircan), was introduced to the soap in February 2007,[citation needed] while Ste's son, Lucas Hay (Jude Hawley, Reuben Thwaites, William Hall), was introduced in April 2009.[citation needed]

In 2013, Kirkwood became aware that Ste had no on-screen family and decided to introduce his family to the soap.[2] Kirkwood reintroduced Ste's mother Pauline Hay (Jane Hogarth) as part of the storyline. Pauline has terminal cancer and asks Ste to euthanise her.[3] Kirkwood stated that Ste and Pauline's story is "just the start of a massive journey" for Ste.[2] He confirmed that Ste's sisters would be introduced to the series, which he was excited about.[2] Kirkwood told Daniel Kilkelly of entertainment website Digital Spy that he wanted to introduce "an equally-strong female force to become the engine of Hollyoaks for the next few years."[2]

The character of Danny Lomax was announced on 25 June 2013. Danny is introduced as a new teacher at Hollyoaks High School and a love interest for John Paul McQueen (James Sutton).[3] Kilkelly reported that there are "a lot more skeletons in Danny's closet, which could turn the worlds of a number of Hollyoaks residents upside down".[3] On 1 July 2013, it was announced that Stephen Billington had been cast in the role of Danny and that he would first appear in July.[4] On 16 August 2013, it was revealed that Danny is Ste's biological father. Billington was told about the twist when he joined the show.[5] Three days later, Lizzie Roper's casting as Sam Lomax, Danny's wife, was announced.[6] Roper's casting was not announced before transmission as to surprise viewers. Roper expressed her delight at joining the cast of Hollyoaks and felt "lucky" to play Sam.[6] Kilkelly reported that Sam would be a regular character and confirmed that Danny and Sam are the parents of Ste's sisters.[6]

It was confirmed on 25 June 2013 that actress Kirsty-Leigh Porter would join the show's cast as a regular character. Kirkwood called Porter "a terrific signing for Hollyoaks" and stated that her character would create mayhem for one character.[7] On 17 September 2013, the casting and character details of Danny and Sam's daughters and Ste's sisters was announced. Porter was cast as eldest sister Leela Lomax, Jessica Ellis portrays Tegan Lomax, and Ruby O'Donnell joined the cast as youngest sister Peri Lomax.[8] The sisters first appear in October.[8] Shortly after she arrives, Tegan gives birth to Rose Lomax, despite not being aware that she is pregnant.[8]

Six months after the sisters' first appearance, in April 2014, it was announced that Cameron Moore would join the soap as regular character Cameron Campbell, a love interest for Leela with "a dark and complex past".[9] A show spokesperson stated that Cameron would have a "dangerous" backstory that would have ramifications for other characters.[9] A month later, it was confirmed that Cameron is Leela's ex-boyfriend and Peri's father.[10]

The Lomax family edit

Ste Hay edit

Further information: Ste Hay

Ste Hay, portrayed by Kieron Richardson, first appears in the episode broadcast on 17 February 2006.

Danny Lomax edit

Further information: Danny Lomax

Danny Lomax, portrayed by Stephen Billington, first appears in the episode broadcast on 8 July 2013. Danny is the head of the family, the husband of Sam and the father of Ste, Leela and Tegan.[5][8] Danny is a drama teacher at the local high school, Hollyoaks High School.[4] He is described as smart, eloquent and held in high respect by the official Hollyoaks website, who also said that Danny is popular with many people, but especially his students.[11] Billington described Danny as "charming, fun, caring, complex and secretive".[12] He stated that although Danny is a "complex" character, he is very likeable.[12] Over a month after his arrival, Danny is revealed to be Ste's father. Billington was excited about portraying the story and looked forward to working with Richardson.[5] Danny departed in an unpublicised twist on 6 August 2014. Billington was written out of the series and filmed his departure in June 2014. Danny was killed-off following a car accident.[13]

Sam Lomax edit

Further information: Sam Lomax

Sam Lomax, portrayed by Lizzie Roper, first appears in the episode broadcast on 20 August 2013.[6] Sam is the wife of Danny and the mother of Leela and Tegan.[8] Sam is a police officer and described as compassionate, energetic and someone who works hard by the official Hollyoaks website, who billed her as "Hollyoaks' very own Superwoman!"[14] Roper compared Sam to "a lioness" where her family is concerned and said that Sam has "a heart of gold" and is unafraid.[6] Describing Sam, Roper commented, "one moment she's fun and feisty starting food fights, the next she's facing up to gangsters and doing everything she can to bring them to justice."[6] Roper was written out of the series in 2014 after one year. She filmed her final scenes in June and Sam departs in the episode broadcast on 6 August 2014. Sam was killed-off after a car accident as part of an unpublicised twist.[15]

Peri Lomax edit

Further information: Peri Lomax

Peri Lomax, portrayed by Ruby O'Donnell, first appears in the episode broadcast on 4 October 2013.[16] Peri is the daughter of Leela and Cameron, although this was not revealed until May 2014 and Peri is raised by Danny and Sam as their child.[17] Peri is described as cheery, wise and "the only voice of reason" in the Lomax family by the official Hollyoaks website, who also stated that Peri sometimes acts "like a typical teenage girl".[18] O'Donnell's mother thought that she bears a resemblance to Peri and felt that O'Donnell suited the Lomax family.[16] When Peri discovers the truth about Leela being her mother, she begins to resent Leela. Porter explained that "things won't run smoothly" for mother and daughter.[17] In November 2014, it was announced that Peri would become pregnant in her first issue-led storyline. Writers devised the storyline as part of the show's emphasis on safe sex. Kirkwood wanted to encourage "thoughtful debate" as a result of the story.[19]

Tegan Lomax edit

Further information: Tegan Lomax

Tegan Lomax, portrayed by Jessica Ellis, first appears in the episode broadcast on 23 October 2013.

Leela Lomax edit

Further information: Leela Lomax

Leela Lomax, portrayed by Kirsty-Leigh Porter, first appears in the episode broadcast on 24 October 2013.

Cameron Campbell edit

Further information: Cameron Campbell

Cameron Campbell, portrayed by Cameron Moore, first appears in the episode broadcast on 24 June 2014.

Other related characters edit

  • Angela Brown, portrayed by Adele Silva, and Mark Brown, portrayed by Ben Faulks, first appear in the episodes broadcast on 14 July 2015 and 22 July 2015 respectively. Angela is Sam's niece, who plans to adopt Peri's unbord child with her husband Mark.[20] Silva and Faulks expressed their joy at appearing in the show and looked forward to filming.[20] A show spokesperon stated that Angela and Mark would be a crucial part of Peri's teenage pregnancy storyline.[20]
  • Daniel Lomax, portrayed by Beau B,[21] first appears in the episode broadcast on 23 December 2016.[22] Daniel is the son of Leela and Louis Loveday (Karl Collins).[23] During Leela's pregnancy, it is thought that her partner, Cameron, is Daniel's father. After his birth, it emerges that Daniel has a Mongolian blue spot, meaning that Cameron is not his father.[22] Daniel Kilkelly (Digital Spy) speculated that Zack Loveday (Duayne Boachie) could be Daniel's father.[22] Days later, Louis is confirmed as Daniel's father. Kirkwood thought that Collins would hate the storyline when he pitched it to him, but Collins liked the twist and found it exciting.[23] He also looked forward to working with Porter.[23]
  • Dee Dee Hutchinson, portrayed by Lacey Findlow and various other child actors, first appears in the episode broadcast on 23 October 2013. The Whites portrayed the character until 2016 when they were replaced by Findlow. Dee Dee is the biological daughter of Tegan and Fraser Black (Jesse Birdsall), although she is raised by Tony Hutchinson (Nick Pickard) and Diane O'Connor (Alex Fletcher) after she is mistakenly swapped at birth.
  • Hannah Hay-O'Connor first appears in the episode broadcast on 21 May 2015. Hannah is the daughter of Ste and Sinead O'Connor (Stephanie Davis). [24]
  • Leah Barnes, portrayed by Magic Hurst, Jessica Croft-Lane and Ela-May Demircan, first appears in the episode broadcast on 26 February 2007. Hurst portrayed the character in 2007, before being replaced by Croft-Lane. Demircan has played the character since 2011. Leah is the daughter of Amy Barnes (Ashley Slanina-Davies) and Billy Parker (Michael Parr). Ste acts as Leah's father.
  • Lucas Hay, portrayed by Jude Hawley, Reuben Thwaites and William Hall, first appears in the episode broadcast 3 April 2009. Hawely portrayed the character until 2012 when he was replaced by Thwaites. Hall has played the character since 2013. Lucas is the son of Ste and Amy.
  • Rose Lomax, portrayed by Mia-Rae, Mollie Doherty and Isla Pritchard, first appears in the episode broadcast on 23 October 2013. Mia-Rae portrayed the character until 2016, when she was replaced by Pritchard. Doherty also portrayed the character in 2014. Rose is the biological daughter of Tony and Diane, although she is raised by Tegan after she is mistakenly swapped at birth.
  • Steph Cunningham-Lomax, portrayed by Katie, first appears in the episode broadcast on 1 September 2015. Steph is the daughter of Peri and Tom Cunningham (Ellis Hollins).[25]


Generations edit

Sam's niece, Angela Brown (Adele Silva), and her husband, Mark Brown (Ben Faulks), also appeared in the serial in July 2015.[26]


Reception edit

Of Danny's arrival, a writer from Fabulous magazine said that "there's never a dull moment in Hollyoaks" and quipped that Danny wanted to get involved with John Paul "in more ways than one".[27]

Awards and nominations edit

The Lomax family were nominated in the "Best Family" category at the Inside Soap Awards in July 2014.[28] They failed to progress to the viewer-voted shortlist.[29]

On 27 April 2015, it was announced that O'Donnell had been nominated in the "Best Young Performance" and the "Best On-Screen Partnership" category at the British Soap Awards.[30] She did not win either award.[31] At the following year's ceremony, O'Donnell was again nominated in "Best Young Performance" category.[32] She was announced as the winner of the award on 28 May 2016.[33] Moore placed third in the "Best Soap Newcomer" category at the Digital Spy Reader Awards in 2014.[34]

References edit

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  3. ^ a b c Kilkelly, Daniel (25 June 2013). "'Hollyoaks' summer spoilers: Ste shock, John Paul romance, Myra danger". Digital Spy. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
  4. ^ a b Kilkelly, Daniel (1 July 2013). "Exclusive: 'Hollyoaks' casts Corrie villain as John Paul's new love interest". Digital Spy. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
  5. ^ a b c Kilkelly, Daniel (16 August 2013). "Exclusive: 'Hollyoaks': Stephen Billington talks shock Danny, Ste twist". Digital Spy. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
  6. ^ a b c d e f Kilkelly, Daniel (19 August 2013). "'Hollyoaks': Lizzie Roper joins show as Sam Lomax". Digital Spy. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
  7. ^ Eames, Tom (25 June 2013). "'Hollyoaks': Former 'Emmerdale' star Kirsty-Leigh Porter joins soap". Digital Spy. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
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  9. ^ a b Kilkelly, Daniel (23 April 2014). "Hollyoaks to introduce new regular Cameron". Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  10. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (20 May 2014). "Hollyoaks star on Leela, Peri reveal: 'There's not long to wait'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
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External links edit

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