Rachel Adedeji quits Hollyoaks
The soap has issued a statement saying: "Hollyoaks has zero tolerance on racism. We are taking Rachel Adedeji's comments extremely seriously and are investigating."
Rachel went on to detail some of the list problems at her workplace – including the lack of diversity in the directing team and shocking slurs from a senior member of production. Many of her co-stars came out to support her including, Karl Collins, who plays her on-screen father Louis Loveday, wrote in response: "Well….. it will come as no surprise that I love this woman who I affectionately call ‘darta!’."
Lime Pictures - which produces the soap for Channel 4 - has released a statement confirming it is taking action after several cast members went public with their stories about racist treatment backstage.A spokeswoman said: "Hollyoaks has been deeply shocked and saddened by issues that have been brought to our attention over the weekend.
She said the producers made black actresses drastically change their looks so 'viewers could tell them apart'The statement continued: "We are reaching out to all of our cast and staff that have raised matters to make sure that we address individual issues and concerns. The statement added: "We are undertaking an immediate and in depth review of company and cast liaison across Lime.
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