[1] Price made the decision to leave Hollyoaks in 2022. However, he was left irritated when Juliet later rejected his advances, and met with Jordan to buy drugs. Actor: Hollyoaks. Her disability is referenced but it isn't the focus of her stories. Imran, however, struggles to convince Sid that attending an online support group is a good idea, but Sid ultimately changes his mind, as he joins the meeting. He said: "I felt pressure to get it right. Lime Pictures. Disaster then struck as a heartbroken Sid stumbled through the village completely unaware of his surroundings - and Peri ran him over while distracted by her phone. Juliet, desperate to help, arranges lunch for her and Sid, but it turns out to be a set-up, as Sid is surprised to find Demi there instead. [2] Until the age of 18, Price competed in cricket and rugby tournaments, but chose to pursue acting as a career. He was paired with P.C. Well have to keep watching to see just how the injury impacts on his life. However, Brody was adamant that Sid was not to live with them after finding a knife in his bag. Hollyoaks spoilers: Sid Sumner loses his leg as aftermath of browser that What is wrong with Sid in Hollyoaks and does he die? At the cliff's edge, Stuart accuses Sid of betrayal and as he attempts to push Ste from the cliff, Sid intervenes and pushes Stuart from the cliff, saving Ste and killing Stuart. Sid is revealed to be alive two weeks later after surviving the attack and working with Ste to help bring Victor down. supports HTML5 Sid also began using ketamine, and ended up needing a leg amputation after being run over by Peri Lomax due to temporary paralysis. Donna-Marie plays dirty to get what she wants. Leela decided that she wanted to permanently foster Sid, which he delightedly accepted. Having previously overheard Stuart, Jonny Baxter and Ste Hay arguing with the Maalik family, Sid began bullying Imran Maalik. [10], Describing what leads Sid to take ketamine in the first place, Price explained that "Juliet is Sid's best friend, and he was there for her when she told him she was gay so when Sid finds out that she's been with another guy, it seems as if he's not good enough. I think him and Sid get quite close towards the end and he feels as if theyre both in kind of the same situation, as Sids been brought up in this lifestyle, and Stes been dragged into this lifestyle and theres no escape for either of them". Things appear to get off to a good start, but Sid soon discovers that Juliet has told Demi all about his prosthetic leg, and hes upset. Hollyoaks aired emotional scenes on Wednesday evening which confirmed Sid Sumner's tragic death. 12 Nov 2020 Hollyoaks spoilers follow. Sid Sumner has had to have a partial leg amputation in the wake of his tragic accident in Hollyoaks. "[8], When the county lines storyline was announced, Price stated that he "was excited and to be a big part of it is a pleasure. Amid the stress of that, the character was left devastated after discovering that Juliet had slept with Ollie Morgan (Gabriell Clark) sparking off a chain of events that led to his accident. In 2011, Emmerdale faced strong criticism for its assisted-suicide plot with quadriplegic character Jackson, whose storylines played into damaging tropes implying death was more favourable than living a "worthless" disabled life. After Juliet was threatened into selling drugs, Sid opted to help her. If youve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing ussoaps@metro.co.uk wed love to hear from you. For his role as Sid, he was nominated for a National Television Award for Serial Drama Performance. Now working full-time for Jordan, Sid ended up forming a friendship with Charlie Dean, comforting him after the suicide of his aunt's partner Kyle Kelly. Sid decided to help Lizzie in her challenge against Imran for the new job at The Love Boat. Although regularly getting along with his father, Sid could also fear him due to his heavy drinking, violence and anger. Defying Stuart's orders to stay home to watch Ste, Sid ended up meeting with Juliet and left abruptly to check on Ste. Sid's life will change, but having a disability doesn't mean his life is over. [5] He also starred in a touring production of To Kill a Mocking Bird as Jem from 2014 to 2015. News Release. "We are all trying to look out for you, and I promise you it's going to be okay.". This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. HOLLYOAKS actress Kirsty-Leigh Porter has returned to the show after taking a year out from her role as Leela Lomax on the Channel 4 soap. Yes, I had to make adjustments," he said. Victor used the funeral to escape from custody and took Juliet hostage, forcing Sid to sell drugs to fund his getaway. Sid Sumner ( Billy Price) is left heartbroken in Hollyoaks next week, when Juliet Nightingale (Niamh Blackshaw) goes behind his back and tells his date Demi about his prosthetic leg. Father James forbids Peri from seeing Juliet in Hollyoaks as he threatens to destroy her, Hollyoaks star David Tag announces his girlfriend is pregnant with their second baby, Hollyoaks star reveals 'special' twist as Eurovision icon rocks up, James forbids Peri from seeing Juliet in Hollyoaks as he threatens to destroy her. It hits him hard, and that's when he's ready to just give up on everything" and that this betrayal, coupled with how Sid is "terrified" and "scared for his life" of Jordan telling his boss Victor that Sid called the police on Jordan causes Sid to end up "going down a dark path" and that "everything just builds and builds". The young lad was stabbed to death by evil drug lord Victor Brothers (Benjamin O'Mahony) in dramatic scenes aired during Tuesday's first-look episode. Feeling guilty for the death of his father, Sid planned to confess all to the police, but was convinced otherwise by Sami Maalik. PLEASE NOTE: This wiki is spoiler-free for E4 viewers. SID Sumner struggles to come to terms with his life-changing injury next week in Hollyoaks. Believing Sid is a bad influence, Juliet's brother, James Nightingale (Gregory Finnegan), bans Juliet from seeing him and, Sid later sneaks Juliet out of school, they are caught by Juliet's brother Romeo Quinn (Owen Warner), who warns Sid to stay away from Juliet. If so, will he manage to help Juliet escape in one piece? [3] He then appeared in various West End theatre productions, such as Goodnight Mister Tom in 2012,[4] where he played the role of Zach. Hollyoaks actor Billy Price has revealed why his character Sid Sumner had to die, in a devastating twist to the County Lines storyline. Jordan ended up turning to dealing drugs to provide an income (due to his father's unemployment) and to feel powerful. Its the same with the radicalisation storyline, it was so good because it was such a relevant topic that everyone needed to chat about. 10th June 2003 [11], Melissa Parker from Digital Spy praised Hollyoaks' portrayal of disability because they do not treat "disabled people as one-dimensional props but as living, breathing people living mundane lives. Sid was born in June 2003. Last Appearance Sid and Lizzie's relationship began having issues when Sid was accused of selling Serena's friend Clara drugs, with Clara revealing that Sid was formerly a drug dealer. 13 Sep 2021. Flashforward . Jordan returned to Hollyoaks on Stuart's birthday to comfort Sid, and ended up staying after making an impression on Leela and Peri. As Sid's story continues, we're hopeful that Hollyoaks's long-term intentions are to tell a truthful story about disability as the plot continues into next year. After Victor caught Juliet attempting to record her encounters with him, he ordered Jordan to kill Sid and Juliet. Hollyoaks spoilers - Sid romance teased as Serena arrives When the school is searched for drugs, Sid hides Juliet's stash in his locker so she isn't incriminated, which causes him to be late for his music exam. Wednesday's dramatic E4 episode confirmed he was not dead after all, and he had been . Please do not add content from the All4 first look showings until it has been aired on television. The long-running character, played by James Sutton, will lose control of his drinking in the coming months, and at one point will even sneak booze onto school premises. An issue with using able-bodied actors whose characters become disabled is that initially the storyline is a negative one, understandably focusing on their feelings of loss and despair. stay updated on all things soaps at our homepage. The circulation down there has stopped.". Sid later brings a knife into their home, creating an argument with Liberty and Brody. Sid's guitar examiner finds marijuana in his folder. Serena and Sid later confessed to Lizzie, with Sid deciding to stay with Lizzie who forgave the pair. Billy Price Sister(s) This week, however, Hollyoaks embarks on a challenging and truly life-changing new storyline for one character as Sid Sumner has part of his leg amputated after being run over while high on. Jordan helped the pair flee, but was stabbed by Ella after finding her and Charlie under the table of The Hutch. Sid breaks down in tears and is arrested for Stuart's murder. Digital Spy praised Hollyoaks for giving Sid agency by allowing him to make the decision to sign the amputation forms and having him seek out advice and support online. Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Soaps Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @soapscoop Twitter account. Sid arrived in Hollyoaks in May 2019, having been enrolled in Hollyoaks High School. We'll bring you the inside track from telly expert Ed Gleave and soap specialist Sasha Morris. Jordan later reveals that he is involved in a county lines drug trafficking operation, and blackmails both Sid and Juliet into delivering and selling drugs. Hollyoaks Sid Sumner's tragic death confirmed as Billy Price exits Guess the last thing I have to say is so long, suckers. Daniel Lomax (foster; half) In return for Sid saving Ste's life, Leela invited Sid to stay with her. Peri - distracted by her phone - ended up running over Sid's leg, which he had to have amputated in hospital. 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The upcoming scenes will see Ste try and support Sid but struggle to get through to the youngster as he heads on a downward spiral. Sid had been working undercover as one of Victor's dealers in order to expose the county lines operation. Since her arrival in Hollyoaks in 2016, Courtney has been a refreshing portrayal of a disabled character on screen. First Appearance All of a sudden people start judging him, and he begins to feel like an outsider". However, Sid later found Saul unconscious in the park from a stab wound and comforted Grace as he was left comatose. Lizzie gave him her father Dave's car and - after a tearful goodbye to his friends and family - left for the ferry. If you need support or more information about the limb difference community, please contact organisations such as Reach via their website or the helpline on 0845 130 6225 or 020 3478 0100. Hollyoaks are definitely exploring his vulnerability quite a lot, so its really nice as an actor to be a part of that. Hollyoaks has embarked on a challenging and truly life-changing storyline for Sid Sumner ( Billy Price ), who had part of his leg amputated after being run over while . He is an actor, known for Hollyoaks (1995), Patsy (2019) and Funky Line (2019). It follows months of danger, crime and manipulation, with Sid and Juliet (Niamh Blackshaw) dealing drugs to students in the village and recruiting children to do the same culminating in him reporting his cousin Jordan (Connor Calland), who had been orchestrating the dealing, to the police. Heres everything you need to know Viewers know that Sid and Juliet are at the centre of the soaps harrowing county lines storyline after they were groomed by his cousin Jordan and lured into county lines drug dealing. Saul Reeves, with whom he grew a strong bond with, especially after learning of his plans to propose to Grace Black. After being rejected by Jordan (who discovered the truth behind Sid reporting him to the police), Sid ended up taking ketamine and fell due to temporary paralysis behind The Loft. Sid desperately struggled to accept his fate, insisting that his leg was "fine" even though it clearly wasn't. Wednesday's E4 first look episode (September 22) saw . Jordan would often defend Sid against bullies and also took him to music gigs, causing Sid to develop an interest in music. Sid understandably started to panic, demanding to see other doctors for a second opinion and other options. He initially appeared as part of the Channel 4 soap's high profile far-right extremism storyline in a guest role but was promoted to a series regular after it concluded when the producers began to plot a year-long county lines drug trafficking storyline. When Sid's father Stuart moves to Hollyoaks, Sid is enrolled at Hollyoaks High, where he harasses Muslim student Imran Maalik after hearing his father argue with Imran's family. He has that freedom now to just be his own person, which is really nice because that gives me a chance as an actor and Sid, as a character, to play with all the new stuff that he hasnt been able to do before. Viewers know that Sid and Juliet have been groomed by his cousin Jordan and forced into dealing drugs to students in recent . Hollyoaks: The Morning After the Night Before, 2019: Far-Right Extremism Involvement and Homelessness, 2021-: Relationship with Lizzie, Saul's Stabbing And Departure, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Stuart Sumner Speaking to metro.co.uk ahead of the storyline Billy Price said: Sid always seems to get himself into the worst situations, and can never catch a break. "I know a screw-up when I see one. Hollyoaks continues Thursday March 18 at 7pm on E4. She stated that Juliet and Sid have a "really good friendship", and are "soul mates rather than lovers", with "no romance between them". Sid was distraught. Sids getting himself in too deep". Sid started to develop an attraction to Courtney as she helped him adapt to life with a prosthetic leg. Stuart Sumner Read more Hollyoaks spoilers on our dedicated homepage. [1] When they arrive, Jonny chases after Ste who has escaped. Imran admits to Sally that Sid has been racially abusive towards him. "Hollyoaks spoilers: Look who's back! ", "Line of Duty leads NTAs 2021 nominations as Coronation Street, It's a Sin and more score multiple nods", "TV Times Awards 2021! Romeo visits Cher. Hollyoaks spoilers: Kurt Bensons cruel betrayal exposed as Edward Hutchinson discovers his shocking scheme? Channel 4 has commissioned Lime Digital to produce Hollyoaks: IRL: a series of short films exploring real-life stories behind Channel 4's flagship continuing drama . If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk - we'd love to hear from you. Ste then broke the news in hospital to a terrified Sid that his leg couldnt be saved after the accident and that doctors would have to amputate it. Sid eventually gained a step-mother, who had a daughter (Violet) with Stuart, and the family later moved to Hollyoaks. If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk - we'd love to hear from you. Hollyoaks fans were left devastated this week when Victor Brothers stabbed Sid Sumners just moments before he was able to hand the USB (of the drug dealer's confession) to the police. [2] He made an unannounced departure on 7 October 2022. One to watch: Wednesday August 25 at 7pm on E4. Ive been a part of two strong storylines, Im very, very lucky and honoured because theyre big, big topics in the news". Although heartbroken, Sid supports Juliet and promises that it won't change anything between them. Meanwhile Peri had mustered up the courage to tell Juliet that she likes her, but she was also left devastated by the news that she had slept with Ollie and feeling emotional, set off on a drive. Portrayed By He knows what Jordans like and knows how manipulative he can be, so Sids keeping an eye out for her. 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He lashes out at Juliet, and later revisits the place where the accident took place. Hollyoaks has a chance to get disability right with Sid's story [10] Then in March 2023, he portrayed Kyle Mainwaring in an episode of the BBC soap opera Doctors.[11]. (Picture: Lime Pictures) Sid Sumner (Billy Price) had to have his leg amputated in Hollyoaks tonight (November 12), after Peri Lomax (Ruby O'Donnell) ran over him earlier . However, after COVID script changes, Ben's hearing loss storyline was quickly concluded and EastEnders was criticised for glossing over Ben's struggle, instead rushing to "fix" him after his cochlear implant surgery. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web In the final scenes of the episode, Sid was shown coming around after the surgery as Misbah assured him that "the operation was a success". In October 2022 Price made his final appearance on the show after 3 years. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I couldnt post any stuff online. Hollyoaks spoilers - Billy Price reveals Sid Sumner death fears Returning to school, Sid found himself unpopular as Imran and Ollie harboured bad feelings towards him, whilst Juliet opted to spend more time with her friends. He is introduced as the son of recurring character Stuart Sumner (Chris Simmons) and joins several established characters when he beings to attend Hollyoaks High. Prior to joining Hollyoaks, Price appeared in various theatre productions including Goodnight Mister Tom and To Kill a Mockingbird. Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site. If youve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk wed love to hear from you. "[6], Sid's first romantic connection is with classmate Juliet, with whom he begins a relationship with. Whether it's explosions or secrets, the fast pace of soap storylines often mean that despite the drama, lives aren't really changed forever. The first chapter in an ongoing storyline for the character started this week when Peri accidentally ran over Sid's right leg with her car, after he'd collapsed in the road from taking ketamine. The pair ended up meeting secretly, until Lizzie convinced her father to allow her to decide who she dates. Digital Spy now has a newsletter sign up to get it sent straight to your inbox. Sid was left distraught by Jordan's death and decided to get Victor sent to prison. Sidney "Sid" Sumner is the son of Stuart Sumner, the foster son of Leela Lomax, the half-brother of Violet, the foster half-brother of Peri and Daniel Lomax, and the boyfriend of Lizzie Chen-Williams.