28 Feb 2021. browser that It's time for soaps to lead the way and change the narrative on how disability is portrayed on screen. 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. Liam initially refuses, but eventually relents and the drugs later make Sid ill. But all too frequently this is the only side of disability soaps lean on for their storylines. as Jack. Victor forced Sid and Juliet to sell drugs at Imran's party, with Ollie purchasing ketamine from them. "Someone who's a lot better for you than me [will]," Juliet promised. Hollyoaks aired emotional scenes on Wednesday evening which confirmed Sid Sumner's tragic death. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. [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. Father The pair ended up meeting secretly, until Lizzie convinced her father to allow her to decide who she dates. Sidney "Sid" Sumner is the son of Stuart Sumner, the foster son of Leela Lomax, the half-brother of Violet, the foster half-brother of Peri and Daniel Lomax, and the boyfriend of Lizzie Chen-Williams. Juliet, therefore, has a word with him, and afterwards, he resolves to go through with the date. Want up-to-the-minute soaps news, spoilers and gossip on your social feeds? When Sid's father Stuart moves to Hollyoaks, Sid is enrolled at Hollyoaks High, where he harasses Muslim student Imran Maalik after hearing his father argue with Imran's family. 10th June 2003 I think it's great that a national TV show like Hollyoaks has addressed it. Here is everything you need to know about why she left. [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. During the argument, Sienna returns home with Sid's stepmother, Alice (Stacy Liu), who had decided to let him live with her, but she changes her mind upon witnessing the argument. Serena and Sid later confessed to Lizzie, with Sid deciding to stay with Lizzie who forgave the pair. Hollyoaks: Victor Brothers stabs Sid Sumner Hollyoaks aired emotional scenes on Wednesday evening which confirmed Sid Sumner's tragic death. Sister(s) Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Sid had already come around to the idea of having the surgery, but he commiserated with Juliet that "nobody was going to look at [him] twice" afterward. Lizzie meets Sid and Romeo. Ste and Peri were then approached by Juliet, who'd heard about the accident from Ollie. Soaps have always been influential when it comes to telling important stories about issues that matter to viewers watching at home. Alongside familiar faces like Romeo, Tom, Charlie and Ella, we'll see Sid closely involved in the dramatic year-long storyline". Jordan visited Sid in Hollyoaks in December 2019 to sell drugs to him, and eventually decided to . "Now this injury, its almost a nail in the coffin. Theres literally so much and I think itll be a great chance for them to create a new character that everyone wants to get to know". Juliet learns Sid's lost his prosthetic leg. Lime Pictures. As he plans to meet Juliet, Stuart asks him to watch Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson), who is trying to leave Stuart's far-right extremist group, and ensure he does not leave. He also explains how Sid's upbringing ultimately influences his decision, stating that "I always say youre a product of your own environment. Sid admits that hes attempting to hide his prosthetic leg. "There was also something nice about the scene and the end of Sid's journey.". 225 He attended Northgate End primary school and the Bishop's Stortford High School. Last Appearance Sid and Juliet kiss and have sex on Christmas Eve, and later that night, Leela asks Sid if she can foster him; he accepts and moves into her house. Sid convinced Charlie to begin dealing drugs for Jordan in order for Charlie to earn money to purchase his own console and games. Join the community by leaving a comment below andstay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. Sid's lost his prosthetic leg. When Sid failed, Victor prepared to shoot him and Lizzie, but a scuffle resulted in Victor accidentally fatally shooting himself. Courtney was suspended from Hollyoaks High School and ended up accepting a job in Scotland. Hollyoaks continues tonight on E4 at 7pm. EXCLUSIVE: Hollyoaks star Billy Price chatted to Daily Star about Sid Sumner's emotional exit from the Channel 4 soap after Tuesday night's dramatic knife attack, Share your email to get soaps interviews, spoilers from the Star. Although she was originally involved to support Ben, Frankie's now playing a central role in Mick Carter's storyline dealing with sexual abuse. Lizzie gave him her father Dave's car and - after a tearful goodbye to his friends and family - left for the ferry. Sid Sumner has had to have a partial leg amputation in the wake of his tragic accident in Hollyoaks. Her disability is referenced but it isn't the focus of her stories. The first chapter in an ongoing storyline for the character started this week when Peri accidentally ran over Sid's right leg with her car, after he'd collapsed in the road from taking ketamine. The date ends badly as Sid is cautious about having left Ste. Sid says a tearful goodbye but Jordan is later accidentally murdered by Ella Richardson (Erin Palmer), while Juliet is subsequently arrested for her role in the operation. Sid arrived in Hollyoaks in May 2019, having been enrolled in Hollyoaks High School. When stories only feature the emotional trauma and grief of becoming disabled, this perpetuates negative stereotypes and could skew how viewers see disabled people. Arguably the life of a soap character is rarely a happy one and for those coming to terms with a new disability, a difficult adjustment period is understandable. However, he was left irritated when Juliet later rejected his advances, and met with Jordan to buy drugs. Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson), Courtney Campbell (Amy Conachan) and Peri Lomax (Ruby O'Donnell) helped the youngster get ready as he prepared for his departure in emotional scenes. In the final scenes of the episode, Sid was shown coming around after the surgery as Misbah assured him that "the operation was a success". Stuart later married Alice, and later had a daughter - Violet - together. Sid continued with his racist campaign against Imran, until being warned off by Imran's friend Oliver Morgan. Lizzie got along with Sid, and the pair ended up sleeping together. Something went wrong, please try again later. Tears rolled down his face as he looked at the bandaged amputation area, while Misbah went to get Ste to be by his side. Despite impressing band leader Raff, Sid ended up rejecting the offer. Sid returned home and apologised to Juliet, and the pair ended up sleeping together. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. 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. 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/. [2] Impressed by Price's work during the extremism storyline, the writers decided they wanted to give Sid a big, hard-hitting storyline and develop his character by introducing Connor Callard as his cousin Jordan Price, a drug dealer who would draw Sid into the world of county lines drug trafficking.[3]. Sid then meets with his cousin, Jordan Price (Connor Calland), who offers him drugs. Lizzie arrived in the village in December 2021, encountering Romeo Nightingale and Sid Sumner at The Dog in the Pond. Ollie and Imran caught Sid, with Ollie's father Luke Morgan convincing Sid to focus on his future instead of taking drugs. [5] He also starred in a touring production of To Kill a Mocking Bird as Jem from 2014 to 2015. Sid told Courtney of his aspiration to join the police force, and was grateful when Courtney arranged for D.S. Juliet Nightingale (ex-girlfriend; 2019-2020)Lizzie Chen-Williams (ex-girlfriend; 2021-2022). For viewers this meant many scenes of Dan, miserable, stuck at home and struggling to accept his new situation. An investigation is made by the anti-extremist group Prevent into Sid's claim, which is deemed to be malicious. Hollyoaks spoilers: Kurt Bensons cruel betrayal exposed as Edward Hutchinson discovers his shocking scheme? Meanwhile Sid was left unable to feel anything as the drugs took effect, and became worried as he saw Peris vehicle approaching but was unable to move in time, and she ran over his leg, with devastating consequences. Sid Sumner The pair break up when Juliet comes out to Sid, saying that she is a lesbian and has romantic feelings for Peri, which greatly upsets Sid though to two remain close friends. 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. "He feels like an outsider, like everyone is staring at him and judging him. Sienna managed to get Sid re-enrolled at Hollyoaks High but attempted to reunite him with Alice. After Lizzie chosen over Imran, Sid also accepted a job on the boat. [5], Of Sid's first big storyline, Price remarked that he felt "honoured to have been involved in the far-right story. 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. Want up-to-the-minute soaps news, spoilers and gossip on your social feeds? Sid Sumner (Billy Price) is left heartbroken in Hollyoaks next week, when Juliet Nightingale (Niamh Blackshaw) goes behind his back and tells his date Demi about his prosthetic leg. Sid is currently facing up to the fact . Jordan had little faith in Stuart's parenting ability, as Jordan was raised by a widower alcoholic father. After selling their supply, Sid gave Jordan the money, only for Juliet to reveal that she had stolen some of the money to purchase a new dress. Read more Hollyoaks spoilers on our dedicated homepage. The biggest clue to a possible return for Sid came 24 hours after his death was seemingly confirmed on screen. When discussing why Sid supports his father, Price explained that Sid has been brought up to believe that "you should always be loyal to your family" because Stuart intentionally isolated him from others so that he could instill him with his racist views. Juliet's brother Romeo found Sid sleeping rough, resulting in an argument between Sid and Juliet, overheard by Leela and Sienna. Viewers watched the teenager drown his sorrows by taking a dangerous amount of ketamine. At the cliff's edge, Stuart accuses Sid of betrayal and as he attempts to push Ste from the cliff, Sid intervenes and pushes Stuart from the cliff, saving Ste and killing Stuart. Juliet also took a liking to Jordan, who showed them around the estate he grew up on. Jordan would often defend Sid against bullies and also took him to music gigs, causing Sid to develop an interest in music. [1] Price made the decision to leave Hollyoaks in 2022. 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. The latest Hollyoaks episode confirmed that Sid Sumner has died following his brutal stabbing. [2] He made an unannounced departure on 7 October 2022. However viewers have now been left wondering if Sid is really alive and instead Hollyoaks bosses have a plot twist up their sleeves. Duration unable to move in time, and she ran over his leg, with devastating consequences. This page is not available in other languages. 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. Price initially auditioned for the role of Oliver Morgan, and was later asked to audition for the role of Sid. She invites Sid to stay at her flat, which Sienna's sister, Liberty Savage (Jessamy Stoddart), and partner, Brody Hudson (Adam Woodward), disagree with. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. 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 - who had planned the trip so they could meet with a drug dealer - ended up convincing a supposed buyer to rob Sid to get Juliet back on board. If you just beat around the bush, then it could keep happening. Speaking to metro.co.uk ahead of the storyline Billy Price said: Sid always seems to get himself into the worst situations, and can never catch a break. EastEnders' Ben Mitchell became permanently deaf this year and the show even used sound effects and a special episode to showcase the challenges he faced. ", "Line of Duty leads NTAs 2021 nominations as Coronation Street, It's a Sin and more score multiple nods", "TV Times Awards 2021! Hollyoaks actor Billy Price has revealed why his character Sid Sumner had to die, in a devastating twist to the County Lines storyline. [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. The upcoming scenes will see Ste try and support Sid but struggle to get through to the youngster as he heads on a downward spiral. Interested at getting a job at Dee Valley Police Station, Sid joined their shadowing programme. [6] Price has stated that this production "set in stone" the idea that he wanted to be an actor, and that it helped to "sculpt" his acting skills. When Juliet cancels a date with Sid, he begins feeling upset and unloved, and asks drug dealer Liam Donovan (Jude Monk McGowan) for drugs. Viewers know that Sid and Juliet have been groomed by his cousin Jordan and forced into dealing drugs to students in recent . After Ste attempts to flee to Newcastle, he and Sami Maalik (Rishi Nair) are kidnapped by Stuart and Jonny Baxter (Ray Quinn) and taken to a cliff. Since her arrival in Hollyoaks in 2016, Courtney has been a refreshing portrayal of a disabled character on screen. Digital Spy now has a newsletter sign up to get it sent straight to your inbox. When they arrive, Jonny chases after Ste who has escaped. Marnie gives Becky the waitressing job. Sid's got the evidence to take down Victor, but can he get it to the police in time?Watch Hollyoaks on All 4: https://bit.ly/2IZ3Ohd / Subscribe to the YouTu. 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. One to watch: Wednesday August 25 at 7pm on E4. Sami becomes his lawyer and persuades Sid to tell the truth when he tells the police that he intentionally killed Stuart, believing his life is worthless. The first chapter in an ongoing storyline for the. 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. 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. Sid confesses that he still loves her but she then admits to him that she is a lesbian. Romeo wants Cher to open up but she rejects him. 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. Drug dealer Jordan had a rough start in life: the death of his mother to cancer meant that he was raised by his abusive alcoholic father. Will this be a wake up call for Sid about the dangers of drugs? However, after COVID script changes, Ben's hearing loss storyline was quickly concluded and EastEnders was criticised for glossing over Ben's struggle, instead rushing to "fix" him after his cochlear implant surgery. Ste was furious over the revelation, but was even angrier when Jordan Price (Connor Calland) crossed his path as they arrived at the hospital. Even though shes clearly not interested in him, he cares about her and wants her to be alright. Sid was left distraught by Jordan's death and decided to get Victor sent to prison. 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There's MUCH more where that came from! However, his leg is still really hurting, and while awaiting Demis arrival in the Hutch, Tony Hutchinson (Nick Pickard) points out that there is blood on his trousers. Wednesday's E4 first look episode (September 22) saw . Of this development, Price noted that "Sids not as nave as everyone thinks. The young lad was stabbed to death by evil drug lord Victor Brothers (Benjamin O'Mahony) in dramatic scenes aired during Tuesday's first-look episode. Sid revealed that Ste had met with his half-sister Leela Lomax, leading to Stuart realising that Ste planned to leave the organisation. Days later, his character on Hollyoaks was promoted to a series regular. 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. Jordan ended up turning to dealing drugs to provide an income (due to his father's unemployment) and to feel powerful. Hollyoaks airs weekdays on Channel 4 at 6.40pm followed by first-look episodes on E4 at 7pm. [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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Well, we've got you covered with our showbiz, TV and soaps newsletters - they'll drop straight into your inbox and you can unsubscribe whenever you like. [7] When the pair became involved in the county lines storyline, Blackshaw added that without Sid supporting her, Juliet would "crumble", adding: "It's only because the two of them work as a team that they're able to go to a local party, and they manage to do what is asked of them. After Courtney's departure, Sid struggled to find someone to be with. The . Hollyoaks spoilers follow. Returning to school, Sid found himself unpopular as Imran and Ollie harboured bad feelings towards him, whilst Juliet opted to spend more time with her friends. He said: "I felt pressure to get it right. HOLLYOAKS has revealed there's more drama in store next week as Sid Sumner strugglers to come to terms with his life-changing injury and Marnie gets involved in the county lines drugs gang. 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. Long may this continue. The teen character's life has changed forever. Sids friends subsequently rally around him, showing their support, with Imran Maalik (Ijaz Rana) making a suggestion after he receives some advice from Misbah (Harvey Virdi). "It was sad to film but I've had my fair few scenes laying on the cold, wet ground in Hollyoaks so I got used to the treacherous conditions. Sid decided to help Lizzie in her challenge against Imran for the new job at The Love Boat. First Appearance He is struggling with his life-changing injury. 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. "[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. Alongside his financial struggles, his inability to work and unwillingness to reach out to friends put a burden on daughter Amelia, and this showed a relentlessly bleak outlook for disabled people. Cher leaves hospital, supported by Mercedes, and later learns the true identity of "Jade". 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.
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