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Ricky Campbell

Ricky Campbell
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Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by Ashley Margolis
Duration 2009–2012
First appearance 16 June 2009
Last appearance 6 August 2012
Spin-off
appearances
Hollyoaks Later (2011)
Classification Former; regular
Profile
Occupation Student (2009–2012)
Florist assistant (2012)

Richard "Ricky" Campbell is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera, Hollyoaks, played by Ashley Margolis. He made his first on-screen appearance on 16 June 2009. Ricky was created by executive producer Lucy Allan. Margolis took a period of leave in 2010 to complete his real life studies. His main storylines have focused on his friendship with Duncan Button (Dean Aspen) and caring for his father who has multiple sclerosis. Sam Attwater portrayed Ricky's online alter-ego for a few episodes. Ricky was due to be written out of the series in 2011; but Margolis was convinced to stay. However, in 2012 the actor announced his departure once more.

In April 2009 a new character called Ricky was announced and fifteen-year-old actor Ashley Margolis would portray him in his first television role. Actor Sam Attwater played a virtual Ricky, whom he was posing as for online dating purposes. In July 2010 Ricky was put on the departed list on the Hollyoaks official website. This led fans to believe Margolis had left and his character written out. The next day the serial confirmed that Margolis had gone on temporary leave for a number of months to complete his GCSE exams and would return to screen in October that year.

In May 2011 it was announced that Margolis had decided to leave the serial after Dean Aspen, who plays on-screen comedy partner Duncan Button, also quit. Discussing his departure, Margolis said: "I'm not sure if I'm crazy or brave but yes, I think it's time for me as an actor to move on. I could very happily stay forever in my comfort zone - Hollyoaks is a great place to work. But with Dean moving on it just feels like the right time." In August 2011 Margolis confirmed he had decided to stay on at Hollyoaks after he had been offered a new storyline. In May 2012, Margolis revealed via his Twitter account that was leaving again, but this time his exit storyline had already been written. He will film his final scenes as Ricky in June 2012.


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