Yahoo News Hollyoaks' Lysette Anthony criticised by co-stars over WhatsApp messages
Hollyoaks star Lysette Anthony has been heavily criticised by Rachel Adedeji and Charlie Clapham over WhatsApp messages.
Last week, Adedeji called out the soap over what she said was unfair treatment as a Black person on set. She was backed up and supported by several others associated with the show, including Charlie and Amanda Clapham.
On Thursday (June 11), Charlie – who played Freddie Roscoe between 2013 and 2017 – shared a screenshot showing messages by Lysette (Marnie Nightingale) in a private group chat. He responded by calling her out.
"Dear @chezLysette," he tweeted. "If supporting a former castmate, whilst she speaks of being racially discriminated against, makes me a traitor... then so be it. As for embittered, you're currently finishing (finished) where I started out. Salty much?"
Adedeji, who plays Lisa Loveday, criticised Lysette while replying to Charlie's tweet.
"@chezLysette you are actual trash," she wrote, before adding: "Charlie, you are a King and a true ally!! Love you my bro!"
Mandip Gill, who starred in the Channel 4 soap as Phoebe McQueen between 2012 and 2015, also spoke out against Lysette, posting: "In the middle of this whole thing you only care about your job? @chezLysette It's people like YOU that are the problem."
Hollyoaks declined to comment, while Digital Spy has also reached out to Lysette's reps.
Production company Lime Pictures recently announced plans to address on-set racism, including working with unconscious bias trainers and encouraging all staff and freelancers to come forward to raise any "issues of concern or instances of unacceptable behaviour".
Adedeji also confirmed that she was exiting the soap. Her decision to leave was made last year.
Hollyoaks airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 6.30pm on Channel 4, with first-look episodes airing on E4 at 7pm. Wednesdays through Fridays on E4 will feature classic episodes called Hollyoaks Favourites to compensate for the soap suspending filming.
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