Hollyoaks star Rishi Nair 'has QUIT the soap after four years of playing Sami Maalik - with his final scenes set to air over the festive period'
Hollyoaks star Rishi Nair has reportedly quit the soap after four years playing Sami Maalik.
The actor, 30, has already filmed his final scenes, which will play out over the Christmas period, according to Digital Spy.
Rishi's final scenes are set to appear on a festive box set of Hollyoaks episodes that is being released on Friday, before airing on TV in the coming weeks.
Sad news: Rishi Nair, 30, is leaving Hollyoaks and has already filmed his final scenes, which will play out over the Christmas period (pictured in 2020)
The handsome actor made his debut on the long-running soap back in 2017.
Sami first arrived in the village to get revenge on James Nightingale (Gregory Finnegan), who he believed had a role to play in the events which led to his dad’s death.
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The character has featured in numerous storylines over the years, with highlights including his relationships with both Sinead Shelby (Stephanie Davis) and Verity Hutchinson (Eva O’Hara)
Moving on: For the third year, the drama will allow viewers to marathon-watch the upcoming episodes over the festive holiday (pictured in Hollyoaks 2019)
Looking good: The handsome actor made his debut on the long-running soap back in 2017
As well as Sami's exit, the episodes will feature the debut of the show's newest family, who are set to play a pivotal part across the festive season as they integrate themselves into the village.
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Hollyoaks for comment.
The drama packed show promises an action-packed Christmas for the village residents.
There is a surprise for the Cunningham's and potential heartbreak for the McQueen family.
On set: His character has featured in numerous storylines over the years including many steamy relationships
Revenge: Sami first arrived in the village to get revenge on James Nightingale (Gregory Finnegan pictured), who he believed had a role to play in the events which led to his dad’s death
The Christmas that Cindy plans for the Cunningham's doesn’t go as expected when Luke’s FTD worsens.
However a discovery from Zara might be exactly what she needs to rescue the day.
A resident takes on the role of Santa’s elf by delivering miracles across the village, including a sack-full of surprises for the Lomaxs.
Fans will be able to watch Sami's exit when Hollyoaks drop their Christmas box set after 7pm on Friday 17 December.
Departure: Fans will be able to watch Sami's exit when Hollyoaks drop their Christmas box set after 7pm on Friday 17 December (pictured in 2019)
