David Ames will play Hollyoaks' new head teacher (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Hollyoakshas shed some light on Holby Citystar David Ames' character, who willmake his debut in the coming weeks.

It was confirmed on This Morning that David, best known for playing Dominic Copeland in Holby, will join the cast of the Channel 4 soap.

The 39-year-old will portray Carter Shepherd, Hollyoaks High's new head teacher, who arrives in the eponymous village to take over at the school following Nancy Osborne's (Jessica Fox) departure.

Nancy had been given the job in the wake of Sally St Claire's (Annie Wallace) shock sacking, but she wasforced to make a swift trip to America after finding out that baby Morgan had a heart condition and needed surgery.

'I am incredibly excited to join the Hollyoaks cast as such an intricately layered character with a very poignant and vital storyline to come,' said David, upon news of his casting.

Carter's purpose in coming to the village isn't just professional, however, with Hollyoaks confirming the return of Freya Calder (Ellie Henry), who has now been revealed to be the head teacher's daughter.

Freya, as viewers will recall, was also the daughter of detective Lexi Calder (Natalie Anderson), who was murdered by Silas Blissett (Jef Rawle) in September, becoming the killer's final victim.

Prior to her death, Lexi had been looking after Freya, who suffered life-changing injuries in a school bus crash last year when John Paul McQueen (James Sutton), who was driving the vehicle, was battling with his addiction to alcohol.

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Discussing her return to the show, actress Ellie Henry said: 'I am absolutely thrilled to be returning to Hollyoaks!

Freya will stage a comeback in upcoming scenes (Picture: Lime Pictures)

'Last year saw a lot of life changing events for Freya, she is now navigating life as a disabled young person without her mum which gives us so much to explore.

'She’s also had a little transformation in the time she’s been away which is exciting. We have so much coming up this year that I cannot wait for people to see!'

Consider us very excited.

Hollyoaks airs weeknights at 7pm on E4 with first look episodes streaming daily on All4.

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