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Rita Simons Exits Hollyoaks After Dramatic 19-Month Run

10/30/2025

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Rita Simons, the actress, exits Hollyoaks after 19 months portraying Marie Fielding.
Final scenes aired on October 29, showing Marie and her son Arlo relocating to Brookside Close.
The storyline revealed Marie faked her pregnancy, triggering chaos during Hollyoaks' 30th anniversary episodes.
Rita Simons said, "I've loved every second of playing Marie."
Hollyoaks continues to air on E4.

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Story summary

Rita Simons, the actress, exits Hollyoaks after 19 months portraying Marie Fielding.
Final scenes aired on October 29, showing Marie and her son Arlo relocating to Brookside Close.
The storyline revealed Marie faked her pregnancy, triggering chaos during Hollyoaks' 30th anniversary episodes.
Rita Simons said, "I've loved every second of playing Marie."
Hollyoaks continues to air on E4.