Hollyoaks has recast the role of Kathleen-Angel McQueen, with actress Naledi Raptou taking over from Kiara Mellor, who played the character since 2021. Raptou's first episode airs on Tuesday, March 17, and she has already begun filming alongside Jorgie Porter and Danny Mac.
Kathleen-Angel is the daughter of Theresa McQueen and the late Calvin Valentine. In upcoming storylines, the 16-year-old will have unprotected sex with Ant Hutchinson, played by Brook Debio, prompting Theresa to navigate the challenges of raising a rapidly maturing teenager.
Speaking about joining the soap, Raptou said: 'I'm really grateful for the opportunity to join the cast of Hollyoaks, it's a great place to work and a very nurturing environment to grow. It's been a pleasure to play Kathleen-Angel as she develops into a young adult.'
The recast comes as part of an important storyline focusing on teenage sex and its consequences. Spoilers reveal that after the encounter, Kathleen-Angel seeks the morning-after pill and accidentally texts Dodger Savage, her mother's boyfriend, instead of a friend. Dodger reads the message, leading to a confrontation with Theresa.
Raptou previously appeared in an episode of ITV's Significant Other in 2023. Hollyoaks airs Monday to Wednesday on E4 at 7pm, with first-look episodes streaming on Channel 4 from 7am.
