Carly Stenson won't rule out Hollyoaks return

Hollyoaks actress Carly Stenson has said she would not rule out making another return to the soap in the future, after making a guest appearance in the show's Christmas episodes.

Carly - who played Steph Roach in the soap - is set to appear in this year's Boxing Day special, and has admitted she would consider returning for a longer spell or further reappearances.

"Never say never, I think. I always said when I chose to leave, before I knew how I was going to leave, that I would come back," she said. "I love it there - it's like my second home. It's around the corner from my actual home and my family.

"I love my character but I couldn't tell anyone that I was going back because I didn't want to ruin the surprise," Carly added.

"In the future, maybe another year down the line, Steph may come back. It depends on what I'm doing as well!"

Carly - who left the show last December after Steph was killed in a fire - is currently starring in the West End musical Legally Blonde.