Cleo McQueen
Cleo McQueen | |||||||||||||
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Hollyoaks character | |||||||||||||
Portrayed by | Nadine Mulkerrin | ||||||||||||
Duration | 2015–2022, 2024–present | ||||||||||||
First appearance | Episode 4046 26 January 2015 | ||||||||||||
Classification | Present; regular | ||||||||||||
Introduced by | Bryan Kirkwood (2015) Hannah Cheers and Angelo Abela (2024) | ||||||||||||
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Cleo McQueen is a fictional character from the British soap opera
Cleo is portrayed as being studious, sensible and witty. She leaves her boarding school to be with her family in Hollyoaks village. Shortly after, she is given her first love interest in
Cleo's second issue-led storyline saw her taking heroin, following Nathan and Celine's deaths. Producers later paired the character with trainee priest Joel Dexter (Rory Douglas-Speed). The relationship has faced several obstacles, including a motorbike crash, Joel's recommitment to the Church, a kidnapping, and pregnancy. Cleo's third issue-led storyline saw her develop bulimia nervosa in December 2017. For her portrayal of Cleo, Mulkerrin won the Best Newcomer accolade at the 2015 Digital Spy Reader Awards. In 2017, she earned a nomination for Best Female Dramatic Performance at The British Soap Awards. She has also been longlisted for Best Actress at the Inside Soap Awards twice. Television critics praised Mulkerrin's performance during the abuse storyline. Others have enjoyed Cleo's relationship with Joel, and one stated she was the best member of the McQueen family.
Creation and casting
In May 2014, Daniel Kilkelly of entertainment website Digital Spy reported that three new members of the McQueen family were in the process of being cast.[1] The show's executive producer Bryan Kirkwood stated, "Towards the end of this year we're going to meet an extended branch of the McQueen family. There are going to be some colourful new faces to help them reclaim their crown at the heart of the show."[1] Kirkwood later explained that the idea for the new McQueens came from actress Jennifer Metcalfe, who plays Mercedes McQueen. She knew the show was losing Mercedes' sister, Carmel McQueen (Gemma Merna), and she herself was taking a break. Kirkwood and Metcalfe are both "passionate" about the McQueens and looked at other famous soap families, like the Mitchells from EastEnders, and realised there could be many other McQueens out there.[2]
Two months later, it was announced that actresses
Development
Characterisation and introduction
Just like her namesake, Cleopatra 'Cleo' McQueen is leader of the outcasts and celebrates the qualities that make her different from all the other kids at school. She's a child genius and has an IQ higher than the rest of the McQueen girls combined!
— An excerpt from Cleo's profile on the official Hollyoaks website.[8]
Describing her character, Mulkerrin stated: "Cleo is a typical McQueen – she's not usually a rebel. But she's got McQueen blood running through her, so there's a lot more to come from Cleo. Just watch this space!"[9] Mulkerrin also said that Cleo was very studious, into her books and also very witty.[10] When asked if she shares any similarities to her character, Mulkerrin admitted that Cleo was smarter than she was, as Mulkerrin is the ditzy member of her friendship group.[10] But she said that they were both sensible and would stay home to revise, while they were in school.[11] The actress also thought Cleo was very different to her sisters, and said that while Cleo loves them, they would often bicker.[10] A writer for the official Hollyoaks website commented that Cleo slowly gets used to living in a house full of "alpha females" and branded her "a drama-free McQueen".[8] Mulkerrin added that Cleo would have a "turbulent time" following her return home to see her family, and would face some old demons.[10] The character's hair is often styled into a bun.[6] In 2017, Mulkerrin branded her character "the dreary McQueen" and "a little nanna".[11]
An
Relationship with Harry Thompson
When
Glasspool thought Harry did genuinely like Cleo, saying "She's the first friend he made when he arrived. I think Harry does have feelings for her, but at the same time, you do get a sense that he's using her just to distract people and keep up an image. Harry does seem to be fond of Cleo and he does really like her, but it'll be interesting to see how it works out for both of them. I suppose it is a bit mean leading her on if he's not really interested!"[14]
With Harry struggling with his sexuality, he realises that he cannot commit to the relationship and breaks up with Cleo, who is "distraught" by the development. Cleo handles Harry's rejection poorly and hopes that they can sort things out and reconcile.[16] The couple later reunite. When Cleo gets a job at the local coffee shop, she and Harry have a playful whipped cream fight. Her stepfather Pete Buchanan (Kai Owen) sees her with Harry and reports her to Jack Osborne (Jimmy McKenna) for unprofessional behaviour.[17] Cleo suddenly breaks up with Harry and he becomes convinced that she is dating another man. Harry spies on Cleo, but dismisses his suspicions when she meets up with Pete.[18]
Cleo's sister Porsche tries to convince her to give her relationship with Harry another chance. She then embarrasses Cleo by attempting to get her and Harry back together, but it does give Cleo a chance to talk with Harry and he agrees to have a coffee with her. Cleo learns that Harry was hurt when she ended their relationship and he thinks that there was more to her reason for the break up.[19] Cleo later spots a "half-naked" Harry in the street and invites him out for a drink.[20] An Inside Soap writer noted that there was an obvious chemistry between them.[20] During their night out, Cleo suddenly remembers that she has organised a date with her stepfather, ending her chances of reuniting with Harry for good.[20]
Sexual abuse
On 12 June 2015, Kilkelly (Digital Spy) reported that as part of the show's long-running, issue-led storyline focusing on sexual abuse within the McQueen family, Cleo's stepfather Pete Buchanan (Owen) would form "an inappropriate relationship" with her.
During an interview with Sarah Ellis of Inside Soap, the actress revealed more details on Cleo and Pete's fictional backstory. She explained that Cleo was groomed from the age of thirteen by Pete, which caused her to think that what they have is normal. She thinks that they are in a loving relationship and has no idea that she is being abused.[22] When Ellis pointed out that Cleo appeared reluctant to be alone with Pete, Mulkerrin replied that Cleo is not comfortable with the physical side of their relationship. She continued, "She doesn't get any pleasure from having sex with Pete – they're not equals like they would be in a normal relationship."[22] When Pete wants to be alone with Cleo, she goes along with it because she loves him and does not want him to leave the family. Mulkerrin also told Ellis that Cleo was very jealous of Pete and Reenie's relationship, and she asks Pete to choose who he wants to be with. Cleo wants their relationship to be public knowledge, but Mulkerrin doubted that she could go through with telling her mother the truth.[22]
Pete targets
Pete is later injured in a car accident and Cleo visits him the hospital in secret. She wants "to keep that connection going" and it shows that Pete still has control over her. She also refuses to talk to the police when Reenie and Porsche invite them to the McQueen home.[25] Harry learns that Cleo is visiting Pete and tells her to stop, but when she ignores his plea, he tells her family. Pete later asks Cleo to get rid of a key he has hidden under a floorboard, and viewers learn that it is for a storage unit where Pete has kept all of the correspondence and photographs documenting their relationship.[25] Mulkerrin told Alison Gardner of What's on TV that Cleo realises that she has been abused when she finds photos of Jade among the items. She confronts Jade at the college and Jade describes how Pete called her special bought her gifts, which is what he did with Cleo. Mulkerrin called the moment that Cleo realises the truth "really sad."[25]
Pete gets close to Cleo again and they plan to run away together.[26] After receiving good test results, Cleo reconsiders her plan to run away with Pete and asks if they can wait until she has sat her A levels. An angry Pete is not happy with the change of plan. To take her mind off the situation, Cleo attends the Space Ball, while Pete attempts to reach her on her phone. Cleo eventually decides that she should leave with Pete.[27] While she is attending school for the last time, Holly Cunningham (Amanda Clapham) discovers Cleo's passport and travel tickets. She puts them in her locker and refuses to hand them over to Cleo. Pete orders Cleo to get the documents back and their conversation is overheard by Nathan, who warns Holly.[27] However, they discover Cleo has already broken into Holly's locker and taken back the documents. As Cleo meets up with Pete, Holly, Nathan and John Paul arrive on the scene. John Paul pulls Cleo away and punches Pete in the face, but Pete punches him back.[27] Cleo is conflicted as she feels protective of her cousin, but she is also protective of Pete.[26]
In October 2015, the show's series producer Iain McLeod announced that the storyline would culminate in a trial during 2016. McLeod also confirmed that Pete would not be killed off by the show's Gloved Hand Killer, as they wanted Cleo to reveal the truth about the abuse in "the correct way" in the hope that Pete would be dealt with by the justice system.[28] Mulkerrin confirmed the trial would show viewers that a victim can get justice if they speak up, while Cleo would go through "a range of emotions." The actress also stated that she had met with abuse survivors and learned that it would be "a long process" for Cleo.[25] As the trial begins, Pete still has control over Cleo and he makes her think they have a future together. They stay in contact via a private online chat site, where Pete continues to manipulate Cleo, who still loves him.[29] Cleo's family try to make her see that she is being abused and the way Pete has treated her is not normal, but this causes her to go into denial. Cleo thinks that nobody understands what she and Pete have.[29] Pete belittles Cleo in court and tries to make her seem like a bad witness when he brings up a recent car crash which she took the blame for.[29]
During the episode broadcast on 28 June 2016, Pete was found guilty of child grooming and sexual activity with a child.[30] The trial initially seems to be going in Pete's favour, but after Cleo speaks with Myra, she is convinced to tell the truth about her relationship with Pete. Cleo reveals when she first had sex with Pete, and hands over messages they exchanged and a photograph of them in bed together while she was underage.[30] Following the verdict, Pete was take to prison. The conclusion to the trial marked Owen's final scenes in Hollyoaks.[30] The abuse storyline was revisited in 2017, after Cleo learned Celine was dead.[31] Cleo contacts Pete, as she needs someone to talk to in the wake of her sister's death. Pete uses a contraband phone to send text messages to Cleo and keep in touch with her.[31]
Car crash and Nathan Nightingale
In March 2016, Cleo is involved in a car crash. She is a passenger in the car driven by Holly, who has been drinking, when it crashes into
Holly later develops feelings for Nathan and kisses him.
Cleo and Nathan continue to bond when she is given a job at his family's pub. But when she notices that Holly is struggling and Nathan's behaviour towards her is not helping, Cleo encourages him to forgive Holly or risk losing her friendship.
Lisa grows jealous of Nathan and Cleo's close friendship. She also knows Cleo has feelings for Nathan, so she is "furious" when she discovers Nathan has set up a cinema night for Cleo. Lisa tells Cleo to stay away from Nathan and she also asks Nathan to choose between her and Cleo.[40] Mulkerrin thought Cleo and Nathan shared some similarities, saying that they were "on the same wavelength". She also branded them both "cute", "sweet" and "geeky".[6] She also thought they would make a good couple, saying "I'm a sucker for romance, so I'm completely backing 'Clathan', as the fans call them! Cleo knows they have a proper connection – but things are going to get worse for her before they get better..."[41] Shortly after Celine's funeral, Cleo's family encourage her to tell Nathan how she really feels about him.[41] However, just as she gets to the Dog in the Pond, Cleo witnesses Nathan fall to his death.[42] Cleo's friendship with Lisa suffers as a result, and they later fight. Mulkerrin told a writer for the show's official website that Cleo really regrets helping Lisa and Nathan get together.[43]
Celine's death and heroin use
In late 2016, Cleo's sister Celine is murdered by
"I think Cleo normally has a good moral compass but lately she’s just getting trapped and hanging round with the wrong people. She idolises Bart, and is also still trying to numb the pain of losing Nathan and Celine."[11]
— Mulkerrin on why Cleo turns to drugs.
Cleo's next issue-led storyline saw her taking heroin, along with Bart.[45] The storyline marks the beginning of "a downward spiral" for the character. Mulkerrin felt "lucky" upon receiving such a serious plot, saying "It's a new challenge for me – and for Cleo it's been caused by a build-up of things. She's still grieving for her sister Celine and also for Nathan, who died right in front of her eyes."[46] In the weeks leading up to Cleo taking heroin, she is seen drinking a lot of alcohol to numb her pain, but she believes Bart when he says heroin makes you forget everything.[46] Mulkerrin thought Cleo's actions showed that even the good characters can make bad decisions, and she hoped that her younger fans would see Cleo's downfall and realise how dangerous taking heroin is.[46] Mulkerrin carried out research into how the drug effects people. She also had to consider how Cleo would be feeling during her comedown in scenes set the following day.[46] She confirmed that the storyline would be ongoing and Cleo would be tempted to take heroin again, as it is easily accessible to her through Bart.[46]
Cleo later overdoses and is rushed to hospital by
Relationship with Joel Dexter
While she is grieving for her sister, Cleo receives support from Joel, a trainee Catholic priest. She opens up to him and they soon become friend. Mulkerrin commented that Cleo thinks Joel is "one of the good guys".
Cleo and Joel continue to grow closer and she hopes that he will leave the Church for her. When she sees Joel meeting with a heroin dealer, she worries about him and becomes determined to help him.[52] Cleo suggests they clean Joel's motorbike to help him take his mind off of drugs. In the middle of the cleaning, Cleo suddenly reveals that she has feelings for Joel.[52] Mulkerrin called it "a really sweet scene" and thought the viewers would have liked it, as many of them had expressed their wishes for the characters to develop a romantic relationship.[52] Cleo and Joel decide to leave the village and be together. Mulkerrin hinted that their trip would not end well and confirmed that there would be a big stunt, which would have repercussions for everyone involved.[49] Cleo is thrown from the bike when it collides with a car carrying several of the teenage characters. She rolls down a hill and is not found by the paramedics. When Joel comes round, he realises that she is not at the hospital and goes back to find her. Cleo goes into cardiac arrest in the ambulance and Joel begs God to save her in return for him recommitting to the Church.[53]
Cleo attempts to move on from Joel with village newcomer
The incident prompts Joel to leave the Church to be with Cleo.[56] After receiving a postcard from her sister Porsche, Cleo thinks she and Joel should have a holiday. They soon plan a trip to Tanzania so Joel can carry out some volunteer work. Holly soon notices that Cleo has lost enthusiasm about the trip and later finds her crying.[57] Cleo reveals that she is pregnant with Joel's baby. Mulkerrin explained that Cleo is "overwhelmed, she's scared, and she's apprehensive", as she is still a teenager and has not been with Joel for long.[58] Cleo chooses not to tell Joel straight away and she confides in Myra and Nana instead. Joel soon overhears them talking about the pregnancy, leaving Cleo feeling guilty for not telling him sooner.[58] Mulkerrin admitted to being "really excited" about the storyline, as she had previously played a young mother in Waterloo Road and enjoyed working with babies.[58] However, Cleo later chooses to have an abortion. She is prompted to make her decision when Joel is arrested for Bart's murder. He then reveals that Warren killed Bart.
Bulimia nervosa
The character's third issue-led storyline started airing in December 2017.[59] Cleo develops bulimia nervosa after learning Joel is now in a relationship with Sienna Blake. At home, she binges on food and then makes herself sick.[59] Mulkerrin said Cleo's bulimia is caused by her feeling "like an outsider", and the binging helps her feel like she is still in control.[59] The show is working with the charity Beat on the storyline and they hope to increase awareness of the topic. Mulkerrin met with a bulimia sufferer and carried out her own research, so that she can portray the scenes as accurately as possible.[59]
Cleo's bulimia battle comes to a head during her wedding to Joel, which occurs in a special episode airing on
Departure
On 20 May 2022, Mulkerrin confirmed she was leaving Hollyoaks permanently.[62] Mulkerrin's exit from the show was initially reported to be temporary as she is expecting her second child.[62] Mulkerrin stated that she had enjoyed her eight years with the serial and being part of the McQueen family.[62] She continued: "I have been blessed with so many incredible storylines, arriving with the Pete and Cleo storyline, the powerful sexual abuse storyline, and then the impactful bulimia storyline which crescendo'd on my wedding day to my real-life fiancé, meeting Rory, and joining at 21 and leaving eight years later its been an incredibly special job. I feel like I will miss everybody so much and it will always have a special place in my heart. I'm ready to close the chapter and move on to the next challenge in my career and I'm just grateful for the brilliant time I've had at Hollyoaks."[62] Cleo's exit storyline sees her depart the village for a research project in India.[62]
Reception
For her portrayal of Cleo, Mulkerrin was voted Best Newcomer at the 2015 Digital Spy Reader Awards. Of her win, Daniel Kilkelly stated, "Joining a soap and being handed the biggest issue-based storyline of the year is no easy challenge, but young Hollyoaks actress Nadine Mulkerrin did herself proud this year – with truthful and sensitive performances as abused teen Cleo McQueen."[63] Mulkerrin was included in the longlist for Best Actress at The British Soap Awards 2016.[64] The following year, she received a nomination for Best Female Dramatic Performance.[65] Mulkerrin was also included on the longlist for Best Actress at the 2017 Inside Soap Awards.[66] In 2018, Mulkerrin earned a nomination in the Best Female Dramatic Performance category at The British Soap Awards 2018.[67] She also received another nomination for Best Actress at the Inside Soap Awards 2018,[68] and another nomination in the Best Soap Actor (Female) category at the 2018 Digital Spy Reader Awards, where she came in third place with 15.2% of the total vote.[69] Cleo's bulimia story also received a nomination under the Best Soap Storyline category; it came in seventh place with 7.7% of the total votes.[69]
Anthony Langford, writing for
Duncan Lindsay of Metro praised the sex abuse storyline, writing "Our hearts ached for Cleo and her vulnerability, we screamed at the television as Pete convincingly groomed her and the emotional and raw reactions around the revelations and accusations of abuse among the McQueens were jaw-droppingly powerful."[73] When Cleo begins taking heroin, Johnathon Hughes of Radio Times branded her "the good girl gone bad".[11] Hughes also noticed that there was "a distinct spark" between Cleo and Joel.[11] Sally Brockway from Soaplife commented that Cleo had "a habit of falling hopelessly in love with inappropriate men."[49] Laura Morgan, writing for Digital Spy, included Cleo and Joel in her feature on the eight characters to watch out for. She noted that the couple "look friggin' awesome together" and found their relationship "intriguing", as Joel was hiding secrets from Cleo.[74]
Coryon Gray, writing for
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External links
- Cleo McQueen at the Official Hollyoaks website