Norfolk football star swaps the pitch for Hollyoaks
Lauren Hemp has appeared as herself in an episode
North Walsham football star Lauren Hemp has appeared as a special guest in an episode of Hollyoaks.
The Lioness played herself as a football coach, following her historic win at the 2022 Euros last month.
England triumphed over Germany with an explosive 2-1 win at Wembley Stadium on July 31st.
Hemp was seen coaching Kathleen-Angel’s football team, with characters Charlie Osborne and Ella Cunningham starstruck to have a Lioness teaching them skills.
Her appearance came about after Hollyoaks recorded an additional scene the day after the Euros final to mark the win.
It featured Nadira and Juliet watching a replay of the end of the match and celebrating.
“I love Hollyoaks and never miss it so when they posted the scene about us on their Instagram I then shared it on my story,” Hemp said.
“Then my agent called and said that I had been invited to come and film a scene.
“I can’t tell you what I replied but I shouted it down the phone!
“It was like a dream. I had two dreams in life and they’ve both happened in the last few weeks.”
She added: “It was a surreal day and I was just thinking I can’t believe I am here, and people want my picture… I was really nervous but everyone was lovely.
“I’d love to come back again. I’d like to play a serial killer.”
Hemp, who says her favourite Hollyoaks character is Mercedes McQueen, says her post-Euros goal is to continue to inspire as many girls and boys to be involved as possible.