Hollyoaks to show devastating impact of ‘conversion therapy’ in new storyline
Hollyoaks is set to explore the harmful effects of so-called ‘conversion therapy’ in an upcoming storyline. David Ames, who recently joined the cast of the Channel 4 soap as Carter Shepherd, was hired specifically for it.
As viewers know, his character moved to the village with darker ulterior motives than those around him know. In his role as headmaster of a local school, Carter has already befriended John Paul McQueen (James Sutton) and started offering him self-growth sessions.
However, it has now been confirmed that his true intentions will be made known in episodes airing later this autumn, when he uses the influence he has garnered as an apparent guru/life coach on Lucas Hay (Oscar Curtis).
John Paul and Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) will be heavily involved in the storyline as the former couple support each other as Lucas explores his sexuality and begins falling for Dillon Ray (Nathaniel Dass). READ MORE: “Time has run out” for UK govt to deliver ‘conversion therapy’ ban, campaigners say “I’m incredibly proud to portray this story for Hollyoaks and Channel 4,” David told Metro. “It’s an incredibly moving and difficult story to tell. “There is so much shame and fear involved.
