Hollyoaks star Lysette Anthony has quit Twitter after facing backlash for allegedly calling co-stars “traitors” for supporting Rachel Adejedi amid the show’s racism row.
The actress, 56, who plays Marnie Nightingale on the Channel 4 soap, was branded “actual trash” by Rachel Adedji, who quit the soap following accusations of racism at work.
Lysette has deactivated her profile after her former co-star Charlie Clapham, shared a screenshot of a message allegedly from her hitting out at cast members who supported Rachel’s, who plays Lisa Loveday in the show, decision to speak about her experience on the show.
Charlie, who played Freddie Roscoe on Hollyoaks from 2013 to 2017, shared the series of messages which appeared to be discussing Rachel’s decision to speak out about her experience on the soap.
In the WhatsApp messages, Lysette appeared to claim stars who supported Rachel were “traitors” before adding: “Sorry but we’re not going to have a job to come back to if this stuff keeps being disseminated.”
Hollyoaks’ Lysette Anthony has deleted her Twitter account as the show’s racism row continues (Image: PA)
Lysette, who joined the soap in 2016, penned in the messages: “Well, to be fair they both have that embittered, traitor vibe going on.
“Sorry but we’re not going to have a job to come back to if this stuff keeps being disseminated.”
Sharing the messages on his social media account, Charlie posted: “Dear @chezLysette if supporting a former castmate, whilst she speaks of being racially discriminated against, makes me a traitor… then so be it.”
‘As for embittered, you’re currently finishing (finished) where I started out. Salty much? – Best, CC/FR.’
A furious Rachel responded to Charlie’s tweet with a GIF of someone throwing rubbish into a bin.
Rachel has accused the show of “behind-the-scenes” racism after criticising their response to the recent future over the Black Lives Matter movement (Image: WireImage)
She wrote: “@chezLysette you are actual trash.. Charlie, you are a King and a true ally!! Love you my bro! X x.”
Former X Factor contestant Rachel, 28, accused the show of “behind-the-scenes” racism in a length message shared with her 34,600 followers on Twitter after criticising their response to the recent future over the Black Lives Matter movement, leading soap bosses to apologise and announce a plan to “stamp out discrimination”.
Rachel has never made any allegations against Lysette.
Daily Star Online has contact representatives for Lysette, Rachel and Hollyoaks for a comment.
Rachel filmed her exit as Lisa Loveday earlier this year (Image: Channel 4)
Rachel confirmed she had quit Hollyoaks after four years on the soap on Wednesday, with bosses announcing her final scenes will air later this year.
The actress filmed her exit earlier this year before filming was halted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Rachel made the decision to leave the show last year, with a Hollyoaks spokesman saying the show was ‘saddened’ by her departure.
The announcement came one day after Hollyoaks also released a statement in response to Rachel’s accusations of racism while working on the show.
The star took to her Twitter to say she doesn’t agree with Hollyoaks’ recent post addressing the Black Lives Matter movement, noting it wasn’t progressive after revealing she was aware of racial slurs and injustices happening on set.
A Hollyoaks spokesperson previously said: ‘We are really concerned to read Rachel’s comments on social media about Hollyoaks this evening. We will be in touch with Rachel directly.’
Hollyoaks continues on Channel 4 tonight at 6.30pm followed by a first look episode on E4 at 7pm
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