HOLLYOAKS’ Nathaniel Dass has confirmed he has quit the Channel 4 soap after three years on display screen.
The actor, who portrays character Dillon Ray, shared an emotional Instagram post as he cited the many “laughs, tears, cuts and bruises” he has endured throughout his time on the present.
We reported earlier this week how Nathaniel’s final scenes had aired, with character Dillon leaving the fictional Cheshire city to start a brand new life in Canada.
Now, the actor, who joined the soap in 2023, has shared his personal goodbye and confirmed he has exited the present.
Posting a carousel of images from the set to his Instagram web page, the star penned: “Dear Hollyoaks,
“Thank you for the final 3 years. Which has meant many laughs, tears, cuts and bruises (due to our make-up group).
“It has been an incredible journey and one I will take with me forever.”
He continued: “There are far too many individuals to thank for being a part of the greatest few years of my life so to all of you, you might be unimaginable and thanks for making it so particular.
“Also an enormous thanks to everybody who has watched and liked this character, your assist has meant the world.
“A big goodbye to Dillon Ray, what an honour it’s been.”
A variety of Nathaniel’s co-stars took to the remark part to say their goodbyes.
Oscar Curtis, who performs Nathaniel’s on-screen ex-boyfriend Lucas, wrote: “3 years flew by like nothing. Better see you on the silver screen soon”.
While co-star and Nathaniel’s real-life girlfriend Ruby O’Donnell additionally took to the remark part.
In Nathaniel’s closing scenes, which aired earlier this week, his character is seen making an attempt to interrupt Lucas out of jail to save lots of his life.
However as the pair reunited and ready to go away the village behind for a brand new life elsewhere, Lucas had second ideas.
He determined to remain, serve his time and work on repairing his relationship along with his dad Ste as an alternative of working away.
They shared a goodbye kiss after which Dillon left the village alone, bringing actor Nathaniel’s time on the soap to an finish.
Nathaniel described his exit as “lovely” however admitted he was “gutted” to be leaving the forged.
The star is but to share what might be subsequent for his profession.
