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I’m A Celeb star Malique Thompson-Dwyer quits Hollyoaks role as Prince McQueen


HOLLYOAKS’ Malique Thompson-Dwyer has quit his role as Prince McQueen after almost three years.

The I’m A Celeb star’s character will follow his brother Hunter in leaving the soap after a difficult few years, culminating in losing the love of his life Lily.

 Malique Thompson-Dwyer has quit his role as Prince McQueen

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Malique Thompson-Dwyer has quit his role as Prince McQueenCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Malique’s finally scenes will air over the summer but Prince won’t be killed off – paving the way for a return in the future.

He first appeared as the window cleaner in November 2016 alongside twin brother Hunter McQueen (Theo Graham) and mum Goldie McQueen (Chelsee Healey).

Prior to his exit Prince will enjoy a summer romance with someone from his past as he tries to come to terms with Lily’s death from sepsis during a devastating self-harm storyline.

Malique said:  “Since Lily has been gone, Prince tried to preoccupy himself and take his mind off her, but he’s been really struggling.

 Malique has played Prince on the soap for three years

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Malique has played Prince on the soap for three yearsCredit: Lime Pictures

“A spark from Prince’s past may be reignited during a summer romance.

“I think Goldie will struggle with the prospect of Prince leaving, most likely feeling left behind once again as she was by her other son, Hunter. However, I think Prince can persuade her that it’s the right thing for him to do.”

Discussing his favourite stroylines over the years, he said: “It’s so hard to choose my favourite storyline, especially playing Prince as he has had ups and downs, explosions, stunts and car crashes.

 Malique became a household name on I'm A Celeb last year

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Malique became a household name on I’m A Celeb last yearCredit: Rex Features
 Malique's character was hugely popular during his three years

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Malique’s character was hugely popular during his three years

“But one thing I’ll never forget is filming the storm in Fleetwood in Blackpool. It was incredible.”

The actor –  who became a household name during his stint in the jungle – is now planning on launching a music career.

He revealed: “I have been doing a lot of music and I’m trying to peruse that and get my music out there however acting is my main passion which I won’t be giving up.”

Malique and Theo, who plays his twin brother,  won Best On-Screen Partnership at the 2018 British Soap Awards.

 Despite winning Best British Soap at this year's British Soap Awards the show is struggling with ratings

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Despite winning Best British Soap at this year’s British Soap Awards the show is struggling with ratingsCredit: Rex Features

His decision to leave comes as The Sun revealed that Channel 4 bosses are battling to save Hollyoaks amid a ratings crisis that has seen it lose nearly half its viewers since the start of the year.

Execs are injecting cash and demanding bold new storylines in a bid to revive the flagship soap, which has been on air since 1995.

Hollyoaks was watched by more than 710,000 people per episode in January, but viewership has dived in the subsequent months to an average of 450,000 for June.

Ratings have gone as low as 385,000 viewers – less than half of the 800,000 who tuned in to its best-performing instalment of the year on January 22.

Hollyoaks actor Malique Thompson-Dwyer screams as he takes part in his first I’m a Celebrity challenge


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