Hollyoaks are definitely exploring his vulnerability quite a lot, so its really nice as an actor to be a part of that. Sid and Lizzie's relationship began having issues when Sid was accused of selling Serena's friend Clara drugs, with Clara revealing that Sid was formerly a drug dealer. "I think I was driving the car.". Sid wasn't aware of how badly he'd been hurt in the crash, worrying instead about how much trouble he'd be in once Leela found out. HOLLYOAKS star Aeden Duckworth has revealed his character Ollie Morgan is on crutches because of a real life football accident. However, Brody was adamant that Sid was not to live with them after finding a knife in his bag. The heroic teen was stabbed in the stomach by drugs kingpin . When they arrive, Jonny chases after Ste who has escaped. Sid initially struggled to adapt to life without his leg but was comforted by Ste and Courtney Campbell (who was born without legs), and took their advice of going to a rehabilitation clinic. But his involvement in drug dealing took a nasty turn when he realised that his former girlfriend Juliet had slept with Ollie Morgan. Its the same with the radicalisation storyline, it was so good because it was such a relevant topic that everyone needed to chat about. Oh, and your daily fix of Piers, Katie Price, Demi Rose and all your other Daily Star favs. Billy admitted that he wanted to make sure he got the county lines storyline right and took part in research groups ahead of filming. "National Television Awards: Hollyoaks actor Billy Price, from Bishop's Stortford, receives long-list nomination", "Goodnight Mister Tom, Phoenix Theatre, London, review", "Hollyoaks spoilers: Look who's back! As the focus moves to Mick, we're hoping EastEnders keeps Frankie in the foreground. [10] Then in March 2023, he portrayed Kyle Mainwaring in an episode of the BBC soap opera Doctors.[11]. Want up-to-the-minute soaps news, spoilers and gossip on your social feeds? [3] He then appeared in various West End theatre productions, such as Goodnight Mister Tom in 2012,[4] where he played the role of Zach. [10], Describing what leads Sid to take ketamine in the first place, Price explained that "Juliet is Sid's best friend, and he was there for her when she told him she was gay so when Sid finds out that she's been with another guy, it seems as if he's not good enough. Portrayed By Interested at getting a job at Dee Valley Police Station, Sid joined their shadowing programme. The long-running character, played by James Sutton, will lose control of his drinking in the coming months, and at one point will even sneak booze onto school premises. SID Sumner struggles to come to terms with his life-changing injury next week in Hollyoaks. "[8], When the county lines storyline was announced, Price stated that he "was excited and to be a big part of it is a pleasure. After finding out what Juliet had done, and having been disowned by Jordan, the young man felt he had no-one to turn to and so drowned his sorrows in drugs. 225 Sid later brings a knife into their home, creating an argument with Liberty and Brody. The pair ended up going on a second date and began a relationship. If youve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk wed love to hear from you. Although she was originally involved to support Ben, Frankie's now playing a central role in Mick Carter's storyline dealing with sexual abuse. Sid ended up living on the street after Alice evicted him, until Juliet told teacher Sienna Blake. Speaking about how Sid will become suicidal when he tries and fails to settle back into the village following his operation, actor Billy Price - who plays Sid - told Metro.co.uk: "After the injury Sid is down, he thought that his life was at rock bottom before this, however this has taken it to a new level. The first chapter in an ongoing storyline for the. She invites Sid to stay at her flat, which Sienna's sister, Liberty Savage (Jessamy Stoddart), and partner, Brody Hudson (Adam Woodward), disagree with. But she gets manipulated, she falls in love with that lifestyle and she's trapped in this bubble. Jordan visited Sid in Hollyoaks in December 2019 to sell drugs to him, and eventually decided to . An investigation is made by the anti-extremist group Prevent into Sid's claim, which is deemed to be malicious. With such sparse representation of disability on screen, it's important that Hollyoaks tell a truthful story and not one that falls into clich or harmful stereotype. Juliet's brother Romeo found Sid sleeping rough, resulting in an argument between Sid and Juliet, overheard by Leela and Sienna. Hollyoaks airs new episodes . [5] He also starred in a touring production of To Kill a Mocking Bird as Jem from 2014 to 2015. Jordan's plan worked and Juliet accompanied Sid to Elicho House to complete the deal with dealer Danny. 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MORE : Hollyoaks spoilers: Kurt Bensons cruel betrayal exposed as Edward Hutchinson discovers his shocking scheme? In return for Sid saving Ste's life, Leela invited Sid to stay with her. When he returns to the village, Leela offers him a home, but he rejects her offer, claiming that he does not deserve her kindness. COVID may have disrupted story plans but we're hopeful that his win will lead to Emmerdale giving him a greater role in future plots, especially given that he's part of the Dingle clan. News Release. Hollyoaks spoilers follow. Father After a few weeks at a rehab center, Sid returns to the village but struggles to adjust to his new life as a disabled person, leading him to seek advice from Courtney Campbell (Amy Conachan). However, Victor learned the truth from Ollie (who told Victor in exchange for free ketamine) and stabbed Sid, who faked his death. Sid returned home and apologised to Juliet, and the pair ended up sleeping together. Digital Spy now has a newsletter sign up to get it sent straight to your inbox. Following the death of his cousin Jordan Price, Juliet Nightingale (Niamh Blackshaw) and Charlie Dean's (Charlie Behan) arrest and losing his leg, Sid decided enough was enough and it was time for Victor to be exposed. [11], Melissa Parker from Digital Spy praised Hollyoaks' portrayal of disability because they do not treat "disabled people as one-dimensional props but as living, breathing people living mundane lives. Right. "It wasn't her fault, Ste. He has that freedom now to just be his own person, which is really nice because that gives me a chance as an actor and Sid, as a character, to play with all the new stuff that he hasnt been able to do before. Classic episodes, titled Hollyoaks Favourites, air on Fridays at 7pm on E4. Sid started to develop an attraction to Courtney as she helped him adapt to life with a prosthetic leg. Hollyoaks currently airs new episodes from Mondays to Thursdays at 6.30pm on Channel 4, with first look screenings at 7pm on E4. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps at our homepage. When Juliet returns Sid's wallet to him in front of Stuart, she unintentionally reveals that he left Ste; Stuart then beats Sid as punishment. Hollyoaks has introduced a potential new love interest for Sid Sumner as he continues to explore the dating game. [4] In an interview with Metro, Price reflected on the moment Sid killed his father in order to save Ste noting that "I think whats going through his head is to save Ste, because as much as Ste is part of the group, hes been groomed into it all. Get to make his own opinions about life, his own views, and he can like who he wants to like. Jordan lied to Victor about Sid being rejected, but Sid inadvertently revealed the truth and Jordan was attacked by Victor. Tears rolled down his face as he looked at the bandaged amputation area, while Misbah went to get Ste to be by his side. Sid Sumner is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Billy Price, who made his first appearance on 9 May 2019. But then he has to put on a front, he has to sell the drugs and deal with bad people. Sid's life will change, but having a disability doesn't mean his life is over. However, Sid's attempts to protect Juliet would have consequences for him when his guitar examiner found marijuana in his folder, which Sid had taken from Juliet's locker during a sniffer dog search. Niamh Blackshaw, who plays Juliet, noted that at that point, their dynamic changed from a romantic one to that of a friendship. Imran, however, struggles to convince Sid that attending an online support group is a good idea, but Sid ultimately changes his mind, as he joins the meeting. Jordan would often defend Sid against bullies and also took him to music gigs, causing Sid to develop an interest in music. James forbids Peri from seeing Juliet in Hollyoaks as he threatens to destroy her, Hollyoaks star David Tag announces his girlfriend is pregnant with their second baby, Hollyoaks star reveals 'special' twist as Eurovision icon rocks up, James forbids Peri from seeing Juliet in Hollyoaks as he threatens to destroy her. Hollyoaks continues Thursday March 18 at 7pm on E4. Something went wrong, please try again later. Posted on 05 03 2021. He is introduced as the son of recurring character Stuart Sumner ( Chris Simmons) and joins several established characters when he beings to attend Hollyoaks High. George Kiss. Imran admits to Sally that Sid has been racially abusive towards him. For other inquiries, Contact Us. In October 2022 Price made his final appearance on the show after 3 years. Sid also reconciled with Juliet, with the pair even sharing a kiss. If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk - we'd love to hear from you. Her disability is referenced but it isn't the focus of her stories. When Sid betrays Stuart, Price noted that "Even though Sid didnt agree with what his dad, Stuart was doing, he still stuck by him, right until the last moment. However, Sid was furious to learn that Juliet had slept with Ollie and believed she had lied about her sexuality. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. However viewers have now been left wondering if Sid is really alive and instead Hollyoaks bosses have a plot twist up their sleeves. Privacy Policy, Hollyoaks star David Tag announces his girlfriend is pregnant with their second baby, Hollyoaks spoilers: Ross Adams reveals special twist as Eurovision legend Sonia rocks up, Hollyoaks spoilers: James Nightingale forbids Peri Lomax from seeing Juliet as he threatens to destroy her, Hollyoaks spoilers: 14 pictures reveal legend sacked, savage attack and two arrests are made, Hollyoaks spoilers: Anna Passey reveals exciting story for Sienna Blake and Ethan Williams as classic scheme spells trouble. Jordan convinced Sid to hide drugs for him, with Juliet flushing them during a search of the school lockers by P.C. He ended up running away and began sleeping rough in The Folly. "There was also something nice about the scene and the end of Sid's journey.". Hollyoaks aired emotional scenes on Wednesday evening which confirmed Sid Sumner's tragic death. William Price (born 22 April 2000) is an English actor, known for portraying the role of Sid Sumner in the Channel 4 soap opera, Hollyoaks. Stuart also ended up pulling Sid out of school, and homeschooled him until the age of 14. Believing Sid is a bad influence, Juliet's brother, James Nightingale (Gregory Finnegan), bans Juliet from seeing him and, Sid later sneaks Juliet out of school, they are caught by Juliet's brother Romeo Quinn (Owen Warner), who warns Sid to stay away from Juliet. Hollyoaks spoilers follow. Prior to joining Hollyoaks, Price appeared in various theatre productions including Goodnight Mister Tom and To Kill a Mockingbird. Ste explained that he knew how Sid felt because he had a doctor deliver life-changing news seven years ago when he was diagnosed with HIV. "Someone who's a lot better for you than me [will]," Juliet promised. Sid convinced Charlie to begin dealing drugs for Jordan in order for Charlie to earn money to purchase his own console and games. Later, a terrified Sid was shown staring at his leg while Misbah prepped him for surgery, telling him: "Sid, you're going to be alright.". Want all the jaw-dropping stories from the world of showbiz and up to the minute news from TV and soaps? After Victor caught Juliet attempting to record her encounters with him, he ordered Jordan to kill Sid and Juliet. They enlisted her to convince Sid to have the operation he needed. Sienna managed to get Sid re-enrolled at Hollyoaks High but attempted to reunite him with Alice. Lizzie's father Dave ordered Lizzie and Sid to stay away from each other, especially after Leela accidentally revealed the events behind Stuart's death. Trying to get her out of it is very difficult". [1] Sids been brought up around them views. He added: "I've been living Sid for the past 18 months and I feel he made his mark on the village with the radicalisation and county lines storylines. He initially appeared as part of the Channel 4 soap's high profile far-right extremism storyline in a guest role but was promoted to a series regular after it concluded when the producers began to plot a year-long county lines drug trafficking storyline. At the minute hes doing all the chasing with Juliet, but theres only so much he can do without getting something back, and this is where he starts to realise that maybe that interest is somewhere else". Read more Hollyoaks spoilers on our dedicated homepage. First Appearance With disabled characters and actors given limited screen time across TV in general, soaps are the perfect medium to start changing the conversation around disability and represent their disabled viewers watching at home. Jordan later reveals that he is involved in a county lines drug trafficking operation, and blackmails both Sid and Juliet into delivering and selling drugs. Sid has been brought up to think that blood is thicker than water". More recently Emmerdale's Dan Spencer was told he might never walk again after a spinal injury. Days later, his character on Hollyoaks was promoted to a series regular. Sid arrived in Hollyoaks in May 2019, having been enrolled in Hollyoaks High School. stay updated on all things soaps at our homepage. Whether it's explosions or secrets, the fast pace of soap storylines often mean that despite the drama, lives aren't really changed forever. [2], Price made his professional acting debut in 2012, in a production of Peter Pan as Lost Boy. Long term I feel that a knock on effect from all these events may see Sid struggle mentally, however trying to battle this and get through the other side is no long shot challenge for Sid! Violet (half)Peri Lomax (foster; half) He explained that he made it "quite far" into the audition process, but other actors were chosen. Hollyoaks star David Tag announces his girlfriend is pregnant with their second baby Although heartbroken, Sid supports Juliet and promises that it won't change anything between them. Hollyoaks: The Morning After the Night Before, 2019: Far-Right Extremism Involvement and Homelessness, 2021-: Relationship with Lizzie, Saul's Stabbing And Departure, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Now working full-time for Jordan, Sid ended up forming a friendship with Charlie Dean, comforting him after the suicide of his aunt's partner Kyle Kelly. Digital Spy now has a newsletter sign up to get it sent straight to your inbox. Even though shes clearly not interested in him, he cares about her and wants her to be alright. Do not sell or share my personal information. ", News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Thankfully in recent years we've seen some efforts to improve diversity in casting, which means moving away from solely telling stories about the challenges of being disabled and giving these characters juicy soap storylines of their own. Sid's death sent shockwaves around the village with various Hollyoaks residents breaking down in tears after discovering the dreadful news. Here is everything you need to know about why she left. Juliet, meanwhile, locates him too, and apologises. Sid ended up falsely claiming to headteacher Sally St. Claire that Imran had made threats of terrorism against the school, but following investigation, Prevent concluded that the allegation was made maliciously. Donna-Marie plays dirty to get what she wants. Sid began learning to play the guitar, but eventually dropped the hobby. For viewers this meant many scenes of Dan, miserable, stuck at home and struggling to accept his new situation. Far from being a background character lacking storylines a criticism which has faced Coronation Street for wheelchair-user Izzy's lack of prominence Courtney has been given all the storylines of love, heartbreak and evil relatives that other characters in Hollyoaks experience. Sid later befriends Juliet Quinn (Niamh Blackshaw) and asks her on a date. Sid's mother died when he was of a young age, leaving Stuart to raise him as a single father. supports HTML5 The pair ended up meeting secretly, until Lizzie convinced her father to allow her to decide who she dates. For his role as Sid, he was nominated for a National Television Award for Serial Drama Performance. This week, however, Hollyoaks embarks on a challenging and truly life-changing new storyline for one character as Sid Sumner has part of his leg amputated after being run over while high on. Juliet grew closer to Peri Lomax and further from Sid, with Peri attempting to reconcile them by postponing an outing with Juliet until she sorted things with Sid. [1] He has stated that his first interest in acting was when he was 10, and saw a production of Billy Elliot the Musical; he turned to his mother and stated that he wanted to pursue acting, and signed up for an audition for an acting school on the way out. Sid managed to get a recording of Victor confessing his crimes but the evil villain stabbed him just before he got the police station in heartbreaking scenes. After Victor caught Juliet attempting to record her encounters with him, he ordered Jordan to kill Sid and Juliet. Naturally his first reaction was a cycle of grief and denial, but Hollyoaks gave him agency by having him choose to sign the consent form for the amputation and seek out advice online. With Sid already a prominent character in the show, playing a key role in the County Lines storyline and being an integral member of the teen group, there's little danger he will slip into the background. Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site. The biggest clue to a possible return for Sid came 24 hours after his death was seemingly confirmed on screen. Yes, I had to make adjustments," he said. He also explains how Sid's upbringing ultimately influences his decision, stating that "I always say youre a product of your own environment. An oblivious Juliet ended up revealing to Stuart that Sid had gone on the date with her, resulting in Stuart reacting violently towards him. Liam initially refuses, but eventually relents and the drugs later make Sid ill. Ste was the one able to visit Sid first, revealing that Peri was going to give a statement to police taking responsibility for the crash. HOLLYOAKS actress Kirsty-Leigh Porter has returned to the show after taking a year out from her role as Leela Lomax on the Channel 4 soap. Sid is currently facing up to the fact . Sids getting himself in too deep". Hollyoaks airs weekdays on Channel 4 at 6.40pm followed by first-look episodes on E4 at 7pm. There is so much area there for them to explore with Sid what happened with his dad, the vulnerability, the relationships hes never been able to have, the views that he used to have that he now needs to get over. Chatting to Daily Star about Sid's dramatic exit, actor Billy explained: "Ive had to keep it a secret. Sid, realizing how far his father has gone and wanting to make amends, warns those in attendance at Sami's wedding about Stuart and Jonny's intentions and Sid subsequently accompanies Leela Lomax (Kirsty-Leigh Porter), Peri Lomax (Ruby O'Donnell) and Azim Desai (Nav Sidhu) to the cliff to save Ste and Sami. Billy, 20, joined the cast of Hollyoaks as Sid back in May 2019 and he's become a firm favourite among fans ever since. As Sid's story continues, we're hopeful that Hollyoaks's long-term intentions are to tell a truthful story about disability as the plot continues into next year. For help and support visit: https://www.channel4.com/4viewers/help-supportAfter taking ket, Sid is run over by Peri!Watch Hollyoaks on All 4: https://bit.ly/. Soaps have always been influential when it comes to telling important stories about issues that matter to viewers watching at home. [1] He initially appears as part of the show's high profile far-right extremism storyline in a guest role, but was promoted to a series regular after it concluded when the producers began to plot a year-long county lines drug trafficking storyline. Jordan helped the pair flee, but was stabbed by Ella after finding her and Charlie under the table of The Hutch. [4], When it was announced that Hollyoaks was going to make Sid an amputee following an accident while under the influence of drugs, many television critics expressed their hope that the show would do the storyline justice and would avoid the pitfalls that fellow soaps EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street had fallen into when dealing with disabled characters, especially those played by able-bodied actors, such as finding "miracle" cures to get out of exploring the character's experiences, not giving disabled characters as much screen time or important storylines as the other characters, defining a character by their disability or portraying disabled characters as miserable all the time because of their condition.