Jennifer Metcalfe, who plays Mercedes McQueen on the soap, was left fighting back tears as she admitted her character's cancer storyline 'hits home'

Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe has opened up about the latest emotional cancer scenes involving her character Mercedes McQueen. After the show’s time jump, it was revealed that Mercedes had been diagnosed with bowel cancer over the previous year.

Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe was left fighting back tears as she opened up about her latest storyline during an appearance on Sunday Brunch.

Jennifer Metcalfe, best known for playing Mercedes McQueen in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks has opened up about her latest heartbreaking storyline and why it's extremely close to home

Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe has reflected on the moment she found out that Mercedes McQueen, a character she’s played for almost two decades, would be diagnosed with cancer. Mercedes, a longtime favourite with fans of the Channel 4 soap,

Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe teared up while speaking about her new Mercedes McQueen storyline. The star, 41, who has played the mouthy mother in the Channel 4 soap since 2006, is taking on one of her most challenging plots ever as she battles bowel cancer after the time jump.