Chloe Bruce
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Chloe Bruce is a fictional character
from the long-running Channel 4
soap opera
Hollyoaks
, played by Mikyla Dodd
. The character first appeared onscreen in 2000. The character is noted for her storylines involving self image issues and acting as the 'agony aunt role' within the series.
In 2004 it was announced that Dodd had decided to leave Hollyoaks. Speaking of Dodd's departure, a Channel 4 spokesperson stated: "The cast were really sad to see her go, she became very much like her character and was always there for people. Mikyla became a bit of an agony aunt for the rest of the cast."
health organisation slammed Dodd for using her character as a role model in making overweight viewers think it's okay to be overweight.
In the serial she was dubbed 'Chloe "the moose" Bruce'. She formed a close friendship with Max Cunningham
(Matt Littler
) and Sam "O.B." O'Brien (Darren Jeffries
) which saw her on the trail of money making scams. Dodd later stated that ultimately Matt Musgrove (Kristian Ealey) is the love of Chloe's life.
She moved into Tony’s house and after a one-night stand with Alex Bell
(Martino Lazzeri), but soon found happiness with assistant caretaker Matt. For a time the relationship looked blissful, yet it went sour when Chloe began to have problems with her weight and self-perception and they split up. Chloe tried to come to terms with her problems and attempting to find the Chloe that she is comfortable being.
However, soon Matt and Chloe got back together after the pair admitted they still loved each other. Matt proposed to Chloe and she agreed to marry him. Chloe had felt that Matt was her man as he was kind, gentle and forgiving, but she did not know was of his dodgy deals with Scott Anderson
(Daniel Hyde
). During her wedding day, Chloe was shocked when Tony accused her of giving him counterfeit money for the catering. The matter had got even more serious as Matt waited at the altar, Chloe arrived and shocked everyone when she told Matt that she could not go ahead with the wedding after discovering that the money came from him with Scott's dealings. Despite all this, Chloe still loved Matt but decided to move on from Hollyoaks by cashing in on the honeymoon tickets and going travelling with Izzy Cornwell (Elize du Toit
).
Two months later, Chloe returned and was a more relaxed person as she helped Max, Becca Hayton
(Ali Bastian
), Ben Davies
(Marcus Patric
), Izzy, OB and many other characters of the show to get over their problems. She found herself being Student Union Advisor as she opened a Student bar. However, Chloe got the unexpected a job at Capital Radio
, a job meaning she had to move to London. Ex fiancé, Matt returned asking her to get back with him. Chloe had two options and decided that her destiny is to take the job and start a new chapter in her life away from Hollyoaks.
Fictional character
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from the long-running Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
Hollyoaks
Hollyoaks
Hollyoaks is a long-running British television soap opera, first broadcast on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was originally devised by Phil Redmond, who has also devised shows including Brookside and Grange Hill...
, played by Mikyla Dodd
Mikyla Dodd
Mikyla Dodd is an English actress who is most famous for playing the role of Chloe Bruce in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks from 2000 until 2004.In 2006, she appeared in the ITV Reality TV show Celebrity Fit Club....
. The character first appeared onscreen in 2000. The character is noted for her storylines involving self image issues and acting as the 'agony aunt role' within the series.
Character creation
Auditions were held for the part. Actress Mikyla Dodd was member of Oldham Theatre Workshop under the tuition of David Johnson and through that she got an agent, who managed to get her the audition. Chloe was described as a seventeen year old at the audition and Dodd felt she was too old and would lose out to a younger actress, however she impressed Jo Hallow, when she returned home from the audition she found out she had secured the role.In 2004 it was announced that Dodd had decided to leave Hollyoaks. Speaking of Dodd's departure, a Channel 4 spokesperson stated: "The cast were really sad to see her go, she became very much like her character and was always there for people. Mikyla became a bit of an agony aunt for the rest of the cast."
Character development
Dodd has commented that she liked the fact her character looked a little bit different to everyone else on the show. She also stated that her character always seems to be there for everyone, somewhat of an agony aunt. The character had plenty of self image issues. Dodd also states numerous times that she is known as "the fat girl from Hollyoaks". Her character has also been described as 'breaking the mould' as the first plus-size character to feature in the series. In 2009, five years after the character had left the series, a BBCBBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
health organisation slammed Dodd for using her character as a role model in making overweight viewers think it's okay to be overweight.
In the serial she was dubbed 'Chloe "the moose" Bruce'. She formed a close friendship with Max Cunningham
Max Cunningham
Max Cunningham is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Matt Littler. From 1995 to 1996, Max was portrayed by Ben Sheriff before Littler took over. In 2008, Max, along with Tony Hutchinson , was the longest running character in Hollyoaks...
(Matt Littler
Matt Littler
Matt Littler is a British actor and director born in Bury, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. He is most famous for playing the role Max Cunningham from 1997 to 2008 in the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.- Career :...
) and Sam "O.B." O'Brien (Darren Jeffries
Darren Jeffries
Darren Jeffries is a British actor best known for his portrayal of Sam "O.B." O'Brien in Channel 4 soap-opera Hollyoaks. In 2007, after ten years of playing O.B., Darren announced that he was leaving the soap...
) which saw her on the trail of money making scams. Dodd later stated that ultimately Matt Musgrove (Kristian Ealey) is the love of Chloe's life.
Storylines
Chloe arrived in Hollyoaks in late night special series Hollyoaks: Breaking Boundaries, as a school friend of Max and O.B., she soon proved her worth when she relieved them both of their virginity. They formed a close threesome, with the boys often enlisting Chloe to help them with money making schemes playing Mother Christmas when they started their own grotto. Chloe came into her own when she started at Hollyoaks Community College and became friends with the other students.She moved into Tony’s house and after a one-night stand with Alex Bell
Alex Bell (Hollyoaks)
Alexander "Alex" Bell is a fictional character from the long-running Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Martino Lazzeri. He first appeared in 1999 before leaving 3 years later in 2002.-Storylines:...
(Martino Lazzeri), but soon found happiness with assistant caretaker Matt. For a time the relationship looked blissful, yet it went sour when Chloe began to have problems with her weight and self-perception and they split up. Chloe tried to come to terms with her problems and attempting to find the Chloe that she is comfortable being.
However, soon Matt and Chloe got back together after the pair admitted they still loved each other. Matt proposed to Chloe and she agreed to marry him. Chloe had felt that Matt was her man as he was kind, gentle and forgiving, but she did not know was of his dodgy deals with Scott Anderson
Scott Anderson (Hollyoaks)
Scott Anderson is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Daniel Hyde.-Storylines:Ambitious and possessive, Scott had a mean streak that can quickly offend, but when need be he can easily turn on the charm...
(Daniel Hyde
Daniel Hyde
Daniel Hyde is a British actor most notable for his roles as Scott Anderson in Hollyoaks and Jason Wilding in Family Affairs....
). During her wedding day, Chloe was shocked when Tony accused her of giving him counterfeit money for the catering. The matter had got even more serious as Matt waited at the altar, Chloe arrived and shocked everyone when she told Matt that she could not go ahead with the wedding after discovering that the money came from him with Scott's dealings. Despite all this, Chloe still loved Matt but decided to move on from Hollyoaks by cashing in on the honeymoon tickets and going travelling with Izzy Cornwell (Elize du Toit
Elize Du Toit
Elize du Toit is a South African born actress best known for playing the role of Izzy Davies in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks from 2000 to 2004, with a brief return in 2007.-Biography:...
).
Two months later, Chloe returned and was a more relaxed person as she helped Max, Becca Hayton
Becca Dean
Rebecca "Becca" Dean is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Ali Bastian. She debuted on-screen during episodes airing in 2001 and departed on 14 February 2007.-Storylines:...
(Ali Bastian
Ali Bastian
Alexandra Louise "Ali" Bastian is an English television actress, best known for playing Becca Dean in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks from 2001 to 2007, and PC Sally Armstrong in long-running ITV drama series The Bill from 2007 to 2009.-Biography:Born in Windsor, Berkshire, to Paula C. Marriott...
), Ben Davies
Ben Davies (Hollyoaks)
Benjamin "Ben" Davies is a fictional character from the long-running Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Marcus Patric. He first appeared in 2000 and, after departing from the main show in 2005, made further appearances in spin-offs, Hollyoaks: Let Loose and Hollyoaks: In the City, which...
(Marcus Patric
Marcus Patric
Marcus Patric is an English actor, possibly best known for the role of Ben Davies in the British soap opera Hollyoaks and its spin-offs Hollyoaks: Let Loose and Hollyoaks: In the City, which he won after entering the televised open-audition "Hollyoaks: On The Pull".-Filmography:*2000 - 2005...
), Izzy, OB and many other characters of the show to get over their problems. She found herself being Student Union Advisor as she opened a Student bar. However, Chloe got the unexpected a job at Capital Radio
Capital Radio
Capital London is a London based radio station which launched on 16 October 1973 and is owned by Global Radio. On 3 January 2011 it formed part of the nine station Capital radio network.- Pre-launch :...
, a job meaning she had to move to London. Ex fiancé, Matt returned asking her to get back with him. Chloe had two options and decided that her destiny is to take the job and start a new chapter in her life away from Hollyoaks.