Hollyoaks star Lysette Anthony quits Twitter after row with colleagues
Lysette Anthony has deactivated her Twitter account after causing uproar with some of her fellow Hollyoaks stars.
Last week, Rachel Adedeji (who plays Lisa Loveday) called out the soap over what she said was unfair treatment as a Black person on set. She was backed up by several others associated with the show.
Charlie Clapham (Freddie Roscoe), who was one of the co-stars to pledge his support for Rachel, publicly criticised Lysette after sharing a screenshot showing messages sent by the Marnie Nightingale actress in a private group chat.
Related: Hollyoaks confirms exit for Rachel Adedeji after racism claims
Charlie added: "Dear @chezLysette. If supporting a former castmate, whilst she speaks of being racially discriminated against, makes me a traitor... then so be it.
"As for embittered, you're currently finishing (finished) where I started out. Salty much?"
Rachel later responded to this show of solidarity with: "@chezLysette you are actual trash. Charlie, you are a King and a true ally!! Love you my bro!"
Related: Hollyoaks stars support Rachel Adedeji after she details incidents of on-set racism
Prior to her departure from social media, Lysette hadn't publicly responded to any of the criticism, nor did she announce any reasons for her decision to leave Twitter.
Digital Spy has reached out to Lysette's reps, while Hollyoaks has declined to comment on the WhatsApp messages.
Rachel has since announced that she is exiting the soap, although her decision to leave was made last year.
Production company Lime Pictures recently announced plans to address on-set racism, including working with unconscious bias trainers and encouraging all staff and freelancers to come forward to raise any "issues of concern or instances of unacceptable behaviour".
Hollyoaks airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 6.30pm on Channel 4, with first-look episodes airing on E4 at 7pm. Wednesdays through Fridays on E4 will feature classic episodes called Hollyoaks Favourites to compensate for the soap suspending filming.
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