Hollyoaks star Anna Passey addresses Sienna and Ethan reunion: ‘We should give the fans what they want!’
Sienna and Ethan, whose tale of romance captured fans’ hearts, parted ways last year – but fans aren’t giving up hope of a reunion (Picture: Lime Pictures)
Hollyoaks star Anna Passey has addressed the possibility of a reunion for Sienna Blake and Ethan Williams (Matthew James Bailey), suggesting that it’s high time the fans got what they wanted.
The popular couple, known to fans as Ethenna, parted ways last year after a scheme to con Rafe Harcourt (Chris Gordon) drove them apart, with Sienna subsequently falling for the man she was trying to destroy.
The sudden – and quite disappointing – conclusion to what was one of soap’s best romance stories in years came as a huge shock to fans, with many having expected a longer-term future for the duo given just how loved they were.
From carelessly dancing to eighties tunes to breaking into police stations and burying bodies – not to mention getting involved in all sorts of criminal capers along the way! – Sienna and Ethan garnered a legion of fans and were responsible for many of Hollyoaks’ signature moments in more recent years.
While soaps’ penchant for driving a wedge between much-loved couples is well-documented, these two certainly had what it takes to not only overcome such conflict but to thrive upon it, which is perhaps why their short-lived romance is still a sore spot for so many.
But despite it being almost a year since their devastating split – and Sienna now embroiled in a number of other stories – fans simply aren’t giving up hope of seeing their favourite duo fall in love all over again.
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But is there any hope? That is the question, and it’s one that I posed to the incomparable Anna Passey.
‘The situation, it went so wrong, so quickly with Ethan and Sienna,’ she told Metro.co.uk. ‘To go from perfection to an absolutely toxic relationship with trying to scam Rafe. I think with that in mind, there was a lot of damage done.
‘But… we’ve had such a rest from Ethan and Sienna now and the audience are still looking out for it. They’re thinking “That wasn’t really resolved, was it?”
‘I don’t think Ethan and Sienna ever came to a good, peaceful parting and I know that they both absolutely still have feelings for each other.
Will Ethan and Sienna be drawn back together? (Picture: Lime Pictures)
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‘I think Sienna doesn’t think it fits with what she’s looking for and maybe Ethan thinks too much water has gone under the bridge – but with that said I still think they could find a way to reunite. Deep down they really care for each other!’
Hollyoaks has been firing on all cylinders this year under the leadership of new boss Hannah Cheers, with a bravery and authenticity in its storytelling that’s reminiscent of the Channel 4 soap’s earlier years.
Factor in a return to more character-driven narratives, in addition to jaw-dropping stunts – not to mention a number of popular returns – and it’s easy to see why viewers just can’t get enough.
The much-loved couple captivated fans with their chemistry (Picture: Lime Pictures)
The lack of Ethan and Sienna content therefore is the only real point of contention, so perhaps it’s time that the fans got what they’re after?
‘We should give the fans what they want!,’ exclaimed Anna.
Hear hear!
Splitting from Ethan aside, Sienna has had a lot on her plate over the past few months, with the death of Rafe – on their wedding day, no less! – leaving her truly devastated.
To add to that, discovering that Dilly (Emma Johnsey-Smith) – who was initially thought to be Rafe’s sister – was not only her groom-to-be’s wife but was also her own sister proved a tough pill to swallow.
But despite the circumstances surround her introduction, Dilly has forged quite a strong bond with Sienna, who has now taken on the supportive big sister role.
‘I think Dilly has really changed things up!’ revealed Anna. ‘Liberty and Sienna have this really close sisterhood, but Dilly is younger, she’s new, she’s vulnerable at times and I think she brings out this different side to Sienna where she can’t help but be really productive and love her despite how irritating she finds her at times. It’s a really nice dynamic for us to play, and we’re having a great time doing it.
Sienna has been busy with a new sister in Dilly – and Liberty’s return! (Picture: Lime Pictures)
Dilly isn’t the only newcomer to the Blake clan, however, as long-lost grandmother Martha (Sherrie Hewson) is set to take the village by storm – and she even spikes Sienna after her debut.
‘Sienna’s really unsure about Martha,’ admitted Anna. ‘She is the only person who isn’t buying this ‘frail old lady’ act. She’s got her eye on her and knows there’s something up with her and I think Sienna is a really good judge of [character]. She’s been there, done that!
‘She sees that Dilly and Liberty are being very naive, accepting Martha into the fold, but Sienna has her eye on her and knows there is more to it and doesn’t trust her. When she finds out it was her that took her blood, she obviously knows there’s something deeper coming from it.’
Sienna will be totally shocked by her uncle Jez’ arrival (Picture: Lime Pictures)
To make this storyline even more deliciously twisted, Jeremy Sheffield – who portrayed Patrick Blake – will return to the show as Patrick’s twin brother Jez, who Anna tells me couldn’t be more different from his previous character.
‘He’s the polar opposite!,’ she exclaimed with a laugh. ‘He’s completely wild and free, and fun-loving and caring. He’s a gardener – he looks the same, and they have the same face, but a completely different type of character. Very different vibes.
Hollyoaks streams weeknights at 7:30pm on Channel 4’s streaming platform, or catch episodes on TV at 7pm on E4.
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