Roxanne McKee has announced her decision to leave Hollyoaks this Christmas after nearly three years on the soap.

Roxanne’s character, Louise Summers, will become embroiled in a dramatic storyline which sees her getting hold of a gun and targeting either her fiance, Warren or her best friend Mandy after she discovers their affair.

Speaking of her decision to quit, McKee said: “I have enjoyed my time at Hollyoaks immensely and I’m going to really miss everyone at Lime Pictures.

“I have learned so much and will take away with me many happy memories – not just from everyone I have worked with but from Liverpool as a city too, which has become my second home. I know I will shed a few tears on the day I leave but I am so excited about what the future holds.”

Producer Bryan Kirkwood said: “As well as being the nation’s sexiest soap star for two years running, Roxanne has worked incredibly hard to prove herself as a talented actress. She has been at the centre of one of our biggest storylines for the past two years and her exit scenes will be a fitting climax.”

He added: “Roxanne is a real star in the making and I’m sure this won’t be the last that we hear of her.”