Gemma Atkinson sent fans into a frenzy with brilliant photos of herself reunited with her Hollyoaks co-stars as she celebrated her former castmate Kelly Condron's 40th birthday. Gemma, who played Lisa Hunter in the Channel Four soap, looked thrilled to back with Kelly and Helen Noble, who played Abby Davies.
The 37-year-old actress and broadcaster also posted a brilliant throwback snap from the noughties of the trio smiling sweetly for the camera. Mum-of-one Gemma played Lisa from 2001 until 2005.
Earlier this year the Hits Radio drive-time host, who went on to star in Emmerdale as Carly Hope, made a brief return to the show in dramatic scenes as she reconnected with Zara after she had left Chester to start a new life in Thailand. "Celebrating 40 years of @kelly.condron!!!" Gemma shared on her Instagram.
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"Zara, Lisa and Abbey keeping it classy as always @helennoble83 So many stories and laughs with these two and forever thankful there was no social media when we were in Hollyoaks!! Happy Birthday Kelly!"
Fans were excited to see the gang back together as they partied at The Barn at Morley’s Hall, Astley, and agreed that they had hardly changed. suzie_amy_xx_gasped: "Omg just look at you all seems like it was yesterday."
jmplunkett80 remarked: "You all look the same too! Gorgeous! what’s your secret?!" sarahhunns exclaimed: "None of you have aged! Still look the same as when I met you when you were all in Hollyoaks." And rastapoppins asked: "How can Kelly be 40 she only looks in her 20s."
Gemma, who is engaged to Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez, said about her return to our screens as Lisa in March: "Short but sweet visit back to playing Lisa Hunter in @hollyoaksofficial. What a trip down memory lane. So different, yet so familiar.
"22 years ago my career started at this place, on this set, in the 'Hunters' house. Forever grateful for the wonderful memories, and for the fact there was no social media in those days - we’d all be screwed! #goodtimes #memories #friendsforever."
Alongside her former foe and later best friend Zara, they caused mischief wherever they went. Gemma continued: "I'm thrilled to be popping back to Hollyoaks for a short time. It’s where my career began so of course, I was going to say yes!
"The cast and crew are so wonderful and although we have stayed in touch personally, it’ll be great to work together again professionally."
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