‘Hollyoaks' Spoiler: Zoe Lucker Joins The McQueen Clan (PIC)

Zoe Lucker Signs Up For New Soap Role
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Former ‘EastEnders’ star Zoe Lucker has followed in the footsteps of Gillian Taylforth, by swapping Walford for ‘Hollyoaks’.

The actress, who starred as Max Branning’s partner Vanessa Gold, has switched soaps, heading up North where she’ll be the latest member of the McQueen family, playing Reenie, the mother of Porsche, Celine and Cleo.

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Zoe as Reenie

Digital Spy reports that Zoe has already filmed her first scenes, and the actress has shared her excitement at joining the soap.

"I am really excited to be joining ‘Hollyoaks’ - especially as a McQueen!” she said, after the news was announced. "Reenie is a very complex character and will, in time, have a very interesting story to tell."

‘Hollyoaks’ producer Brian Kirkwood, who was also responsible for Zoe’s arrival in Albert Square, added: "I am delighted to be working again with Zöe. In my mind there was only one person to tell Reenie's important story and thankfully she was as intrigued by the character as we are.

"We are thrilled that Zöe will be becoming a McQueen and know that she will bring Reenie to life for our audience."

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The actress will make her debut in April

Zoe’s first scenes will see one of her on-screen daughters visiting her in prison, though it’s not clear what crime she has committed.

Prior to starring in ‘EastEnders’, Zoe appeared in ‘Footballers’ Wives’, ‘Doctors’ and ‘Bad Girls’.

Stars Who've Switched Soaps
Denise Welch(01 of28)
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Denise played Natalie Horrocks in 'Corrie' for 3 years and after brief flirtations with other shows, she returned to the world of soaps with a role in 'Waterloo Road'. (credit:WENN)
Jamie Lomas(02 of28)
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Serial switcher Jamie Lomas starred in 'Coronation Street' and 'Hollyoaks', before taking his latest role as Jake Stone in 'EastEnders'. (credit:PA)
Claire King(03 of28)
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After ten years as Dale Farm's resident bad girl Kim Tate, Claire left 'Emmerdale' and from 2005, starred as Claire in 'Hollyoaks'. (credit:Ben Stansall via Getty Images)
Ross Kemp(04 of28)
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Yes, we all know Ross Kemp as EastEnders' hardman Grant Mitchell, but did you know he also in an episode of 'Emmerdale' in 1986? (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Michelle Collins(05 of28)
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Michelle spent the best part of 10 years as 'EastEnders' character Cindy Beale. She later switched sides, moving to ITV's 'Coronation Street' to play barmaid Stella Price. (credit:Getty Images)
Angela Griffin (06 of28)
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Angela Griffin is well-known for playing Corrie's Fiona Middleton in the '90s, but before that she made a brief appearance in 'Emmerdale', starring in two episodes. (credit:WENN)
Daniella Westbrook(07 of28)
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Daniella Westbrook found fame as Walford's Sam Mitchell and in 2013, she signed up for a stint on 'Hollyoaks'. (credit:Getty Images)
Ben Hull(08 of28)
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'Hollyoaks' actor Ben Hull has also appeared in one episode of 'Corrie' and four episodes of the now-defunct 'Brookside'. (credit:Myung Jung Kim/PA Archive)
Gillian Taylforth(09 of28)
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Gillian Taylforth spent 15 years as Kathy Beale in 'EastEnders', though 'Hollyoaks' fans will recognise her as Sandy Roscoe. (credit:Getty Images)
Chris Bisson(10 of28)
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Chris Bisson has been starring in 'Emmerdale' since 2009 but until 2002, he was known as Vikram Desai in 'Corrie'. (credit:Shirlaine Forrest via Getty Images)
Sherrie Hewson(11 of28)
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Sherrie Hewson was Corrie's Maureen Naylor until 1997, when she left to star in the 2001 revival of daytime soap 'Crossroads'. (credit:WENN)
Anthony Quinlan (12 of28)
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Anthony Quinlan was Hollyoaks' Gilly Roach for 6 years before leaving and, two years later, joining 'Emmerdale'. (credit:PA)
Sue Nicholls(13 of28)
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Sue Nicholls spent four years in 'Crossroad' before joining 'Coronation Street' in 1979. (credit:Doug Peters)
Nicola Stapleton(14 of28)
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Nicola Stapleton has appeared in 'Doctors', 'Emmerdale' and 'EastEnders' - we can only assume a role in 'Corrie' is up next... (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Johnny Briggs (15 of28)
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Johnny Briggs starred as Coronation Street's Mike Baldwin from 1976 to 2006, before leaving for pastures new.He then appeared in the short-lived ITV soap 'Echo Beach'. (credit:Mark Cuthbert via Getty Images)
Gaynor Faye(16 of28)
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Gaynor Faye, who is currently starring in 'Emmerdale' as Megan Macey, played Corrie's Judy Mallett for 4 years in the '90s. (credit:WENN)
David Neilson(17 of28)
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David Neilson is the instantly recognisable actor who plays Roy Cropper in 'Coronation Street' but soap superfans will know that he also made one brief appearance 'EastEnders'. (credit:Anna Gowthorpe/PA Archive)
Nikki Sanderson(18 of28)
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Nikki Sanderson found fame as a teen in 'Corrie', and she can currently be seen playing Maxine Minniver in 'Hollyoaks'. (credit:WENN)
James Sutton(19 of28)
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James Sutton recently returned as the only McQueen brother on 'Hollyoaks', but during his time away from the Channel 4 soap he spent two years in 'Emmerdale'. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
Denise Black(20 of28)
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Denise Black was best-known as Corrie's Denise Osbourne until 2007. After a stint treading the boards, she returned to Soapworld with a role in 'Emmerdale'. (credit:ITV)
Chris Fountain(21 of28)
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Chris Fountain had been starring on the small screen for just 3 years when he landed a role in 'Hollyoaks'. Years later he turned up in 'Corrie' as Tommy Duckworth. before leaving in 2013. (credit:Matt Crossick/Matt Crossick)
Zoe Lucker (22 of28)
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Zoe Lucker many be best-known for her roles in 'Footballer's Wives', 'Bad Girls' and 'EastEnders', but she also made a brief appearance in the daytime soap 'Doctors' in 2000. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Dan O'Connor (23 of28)
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Aussie star Dan O'Connor was a 'Neighbours' staple before jetting over to Blighty, where he starred as Ally Connor in 'Hollyoaks'. (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
Gemma Bissix(24 of28)
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Gemma Bissix won plenty of awards as Hollyoaks' Claire, before channel-hopping across to 'EastEnders' to play a character with the same first name. (credit:Matt Crossick/Matt Crossick)
Sheree Murphy(25 of28)
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Sheree Murphy received a lot of love in 'Emmerdale' and she's since jetted off to Australia, where she now appears in 'Neighbours'. She also played Eva Price in 'Hollyoaks'. (credit:AP/Invision)
Meg Johnson (26 of28)
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Meg Johnson is a fan favourite as Pearl in 'Emmerdale', but she's more famous for playing Eunice Gee in 'Corrie' until 1999. (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
Gary Lucy (27 of28)
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Gary Lucy went from from 'Hollyoaks' to 'EastEnders', via 'The Bill' and 'Footballer's Wives'. (credit:PA)
Emily Symons(28 of28)
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Aussie actress Emily Symons became famous in 'Home and Away', before swapping Ramsey Street for 'Emmerdale'. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)