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HE'S A Hollyoaks legend at just 17 and for older fans of the Channel 4 soap, he's grown up loads.

Most fans of the teen soap think of Tom Cunningham as the adorable charge of Max and OB but now 14 years after joining the show, he's flown off to Ibiza to party.

Hollyoaks star Ellis Hollins is all grown up as Tom Cunningham
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Hollyoaks star Ellis Hollins is all grown up as Tom CunninghamCredit: Rex Features
Ellis posed with fans on the beach club in Ibiza
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Ellis posed with fans on the beach club in IbizaCredit: Rex Features

Anyone who hasn't watched the show for a while will be surprised he's all grown up now and enjoying himself to the fullest.

Actor Ellis Hollins has won eight awards for his portrayal of young Tom, a role he began in 2003.

But now he's partying in Ibiza to film upcoming scenes for the show's new spin-off.

This is how fans of a certain age remember Tom in Hollyoaks
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This is how fans of a certain age remember Tom in HollyoaksCredit: Lime Pictures
He won a soap award not long after joining the show
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He won a soap award not long after joining the showCredit: Lime Pictures
Ellis survived the curse of the child actor - remaining in his role until this day
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Ellis survived the curse of the child actor - remaining in his role until this dayCredit: Lime Pictures

On Monday the cast and crew of the Channel 4 soap were spotted letting their hair down on the White Isle's most famous club Ocean Beach.

Tom joins newcomers Adam and Jacob alongside Holly Cunningham (Amanda Clapham), Ellie Nightingale (Sophie Porley) and Prince (Malique Thompson-Dwyer) and Hunter McQueen (Theo Graham) for the Six Weeks of Summer storyline.

Tom will feature in the spin-off show set in Ibiza
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Tom will feature in the spin-off show set in IbizaCredit: Rex Features

In the show Adam, who plays Brody Hudson, and Jacob (Damon Kinsella) are best pals who’ve known each other since they were just 10-years-old.

When they were 18 the pair headed off to Ibiza for the party of a lifetime but after meeting the residents of Hollyoaks – they decide to make their way back to England.

But in typical soap style, not everyone in Chester is going to be happy about their arrival.

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Gorgeous Jacob Roberts has joined the cast of Hollyoaks
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Gorgeous Jacob Roberts has joined the cast of HollyoaksCredit: Lime Pictures
Fellow actor Adam Woodward has been cast alongside him
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Fellow actor Adam Woodward has been cast alongside himCredit: Rex Features
Jacob landed his break after graduating from Jamie Lomas' acting school
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Jacob landed his break after graduating from Jamie Lomas' acting schoolCredit: Lime Pictures
The pair are now good pals
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The pair are now good pals

As the group returns from a sun-drenched holiday in Ibiza, Brody has a big secret about a few of the soap’s best known residents.

Meanwhile, as Damon arrives in town it becomes clear he’s got history with someone in the soap and it’s unlikely he’ll be welcomed back with open arms.

Speaking about joining the hit soap, Jacob said: “I am really excited to be part of the cast of Hollyoaks.

“I really enjoy playing the role of Damon and I am looking forward to the fans discovering who he really is and who he is connected to in the village.”

Sophie Porley, left, and Amanda Clapham also joined in the fun
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Sophie Porley, left, and Amanda Clapham also joined in the funCredit: Rex Features
Malique Thompson-Dwye was also spotted partying at the bash
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Malique Thompson-Dwye was also spotted partying at the bashCredit: Rex Features
All the guests enjoyed their drinks while soaking up the sun
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All the guests enjoyed their drinks while soaking up the sunCredit: Rex Features
When it cooled down Sophie pulled on this vibrant kaftan
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When it cooled down Sophie pulled on this vibrant kaftanCredit: Rex Features
She spent the afternoon partying with Amanda
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She spent the afternoon partying with AmandaCredit: Rex Features
And also pulled on a cover up when the sun went down
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And also pulled on a cover up when the sun went downCredit: Rex Features

It was revealed Adam was joining the show last week. He said about this new role: “I’m so chuffed to be joining the cast of Hollyoaks and filming my first scenes in Ibiza!

“Brody is a brilliant character to play and I can’t wait to see what the fans think of him.”

In Ibiza the lads were joined by some of their co-stars including Amanda Clapham and Sophie Porley.

The group are filming for the Six Weeks of Summer storyline
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The group are filming for the Six Weeks of Summer storylineCredit: Rex Features
Ellis Hollins spent time talking to other revellers
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Ellis Hollins spent time talking to other revellersCredit: Rex Features

Malique Thompson-Dwyer and Ellis Hollins were also spotted partying at the club.

Ellis spent a lot of time talking to fans of the show and happily posed for photographs during their afternoon out.

When they're not partying the group have been busy filming for the Six Weeks of Summer storyline.


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