List of Hollyoaks characters introduced in 1999


The following is a list of characters who first appeared in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks in 1999, by order of first appearance. Throughout the year Hollyoaks saw several new arrivals including the Morgan family.

[|Adam Morgan]

Adam Morgan, played by David Brown, made his first on screen appearance in February 1999. Adam is introduced as part of the Morgan family, consisting of parents [|Andy Morgan] and [|Sue Morgan] and children Adam, Luke Morgan, [|Beth Morgan] and Zara Morgan.
Adam is introduced as the enigmatic new lifeguard at the local college swimming pool. Adam has a fling with Jasmine Bates, before beginning a relationship with Kerri, his Australian girlfriend. Kerri asks Adam to move to Australia with her, but he decides to stay in the village and finish his degree. Adam then dates fresher Geri Hudson, before starting a relationship with Izzy Cornwell after saving her drowning. They split when she discovers that he has cameras set up in Tony Hutchinson's house for a college project, although Adam tries to reconcile with Izzy. Adam's friend, Jamie Nash, arrives and stays with the Morgans. At New Year's, the family are shocked to discover Jamie and Mandy Richardson having sex on their sofa. Sue ejects Jamie from the house.
Adam grows frustrated with Mandy's treatment of the family and confronts her. They get in Mandy's car and Mandy drives quickly; they argue and Mandy tries to get Adam to leave the car. Mandy loses control of the car and they drive off a hill, landing on a railway. Mandy survives the crash with minor injuries, but while Adam survives, he is told that he may be paralysed. Adam starts to use a wheelchair. Beth confides in Adam that she has been raped by Scott Anderson. Adam supports Beth through their trial and is annoyed when Scott is acquitted. Adam becomes moody, arrogant, and frustrated due to his paralysis. He visits Luke in Canada and when he returns, he has movement in his legs.
After reconciling with Mandy, they begin a secret relationship. Luke, who had a relationship with Mandy, returns for [|Andy] and Sue's wedding. Mandy realises that she still has feelings for Luke and they have sex. Luke discovers that Mandy and Adam are in a relationship and Adam realises that Mandy and Luke had sex; they both dump Mandy. Luke returns to Canada and Andy enters the final year of his degree. Jamie dies and Adam comforts his girlfriend, Becca Hayton. They kiss and Becca agrees to start a relationship on the condition that it is slow. They eventually move in together. Adam completes his degree, starts to take his first steps following the accident, and is offered a job in New York. Adam wants to move, although Becca wants to stay in Hollyoaks village; he eventually decides to move to New York to pursue his dream of becoming a director.

Joe Johnson

Joe Johnson, played by James McKenzie Robinson, appeared throughout 1999 before leaving. He was the son of Jill Patrick and long lost twin brother of Kate Patrick, who he had never known. When Joe arrived in the village, Kate rejected him, but soon warmed up to him. Unfortunately, there was an attraction between them which they could not shake and they shared a kiss. Ruth and her friend Carol Groves spread rumours that they were having an incestuous affair. Kate exacted revenge by stealing Carol's diary and photocopying pages and sticking them in the phone box for everyone to see. She then gave Ruth laxatives before her housewarming party, then hid all the toilet paper, and let all her friends and family in and left them to it. Joe's feelings for Kate grew stronger by the day, and realising that she couldn't cope with being so close to him any more, Kate said a tearful goodbye to Jill, Gina, Sol and Jack before breaking the news to Joe that she was leaving. Joe later left.
Kate and Jill attended Joe's wedding in May 2000.

Luke Morgan

Lucas "Luke" Morgan is a fictional character from long-running Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Gary Lucy.

Jacqui Hudson

Jacqui Hudson is a fictional character from the long-running Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Julie Peasgood. She appears in 1999 and later leaves in 2001 after 2 years in the show. She has a relationship with Jack Osborne and is the mother of Geri Hudson. She works as a barmaid at The Dog in the Pond for Jack Osborne.

Sue Morgan

Sue Morgan, played by Eve White from 1999 to 2002, made her first appearance in April 1999 as part of the Morgan family. Along with her husband Andy and daughter Beth Morgan she left to move to France after her daughter was raped and went to prison for reckless driving.
In April 2021, it was announced that Sue would be returning to Hollyoaks, with the role recast to Marian McLoughlin. Joe Anderton of Digital Spy wrote that the reunion between Sue and son Luke would be "frosty", but that her return storyline would be "heartbreaking". McLoughlin said that she loves playing Sue as she "doesn't have a filter and thinks she can say whatever she likes". She described her character as passive aggressive, noting: "she smiles at you, but then there is a real sting in the tail". McLoughlin stated that enjoys portraying Luke's mother and explained that Sue returns to repair her relationship with Luke after her "neglectful mothering in the past". Sue returns to the village to inform Luke that she is dying. Sue's final episode aired on 6 July 2021, where she died.

Andy Morgan

Andy Morgan is a fictional character from the long-running Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Ross Davidson. He arrived in April 1999 as part of the Morgan family and left in 2002. Along with his wife Sue and daughter Beth Morgan he left to move to France after his daughter was raped and went to prison for reckless driving.
In October 2017, Luke mentioned that Andy had died. Luke was living in Canada at the time. Adam called to tell him that Andy was ill and he needed to return to England. Luke got drunk and wasn't allowed to board the plane and Andy died the following day. Luke was devastated he did not get a chance to say goodbye to his father.

Beth Morgan

Beth Morgan, played by Elizabeth O'Grady between 1999 and 2000 and Kate Baines between 2001 and 2002, made her first on screen appearance on 10 May 1999. Beth is introduced as part of the Morgan family, consisting of parents Andy Morgan and Sue Morgan and children Beth, Adam Morgan, Luke Morgan and Zara Morgan.
Beth arrives in Hollyoaks village with her family and quickly catches the attention of Lewis Richardson, Tony Hutchinson and Rory "Finn" Finnigan. She dates Lewis until he realises that Beth is too young for him. Beth then begins a relationship with Rob Hawthorne. Andy is warned about Rob, so he forbids Beth from seeing Rob. When Beth overhears Lucy Benson arguing with Rob about his actions, Beth ends their relationship. When Luke reveals that he has been raped, he, Beth and Sue go on holiday to France. Luke and Sue later return and reveal that Beth has decided to stay in France after becoming engaged.
Two years later, Beth returns home. She is raped by footballer Scott Anderson . Beth decides not to tell anyone, but eventually confides in Luke before he leaves for Canada. Beth works with journalist Alyson Turner to incriminate Scott for rape. After releasing her story to the press, Beth has to tell Andy and Sue about her rape, who promise to stand by Beth. Beth's case reached court, where Scott is acquitted of rape. Beth becomes focused on revenge towards Scott; she receives support from Sam "O.B." O'Brien and they have sex. The following day, Beth rejects O.B. and visits Scott at the football training grounds; she spits on him and is arrested.
Beth's obsession with Scott grows and when she sees Izzy Cornwell being physically harassed by Scott, she intervenes. Beth tries scaring Scott and drives towards him, unwittingly knocking him down. Beth is arrested and charged with attempted murder, while Scott is injured and unable to play football professionally. The residents of the village turn against Beth and she is attacked by an inmate while in prison. During Beth's court case, Scott admits to raping Beth and is given a suspended prison sentence for perjury. Beth is sentenced to two months imprisonment for dangerous driving. After being released, Beth struggles to readjust to life and moves to France with Andy and Sue.

Zara Morgan

Zara Morgan is a fictional character from the long-running Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Kelly Greenwood between 1999 and 2005 and again from 2021 to 2023.

Kerri

Kerri played by Sarah Vandenbergh, first appeared in July 1999. Kerri was the Australian girlfriend of Adam Morgan who arrived in Hollyoaks to see him. Kerri shared a kiss with Adam's father Andy Morgan Ross Davidson, but told him that their kiss meant nothing. Kerri soon got bored of Hollyoaks and asked Adam to leave with her. Adam rejected Kerri's offer as he had enrolled in Hollyoaks Community College, so Kerri left alone.

Mark Gibbs

Mark Gibbs, played by Colin Parry, made his first appearance on 10 August 1999 and departed in October 2000. Parry reprised the role on 21 November 2017 until 15 December 2017.
Mark is a student at Hollyoaks High School. He is a cruel, spiteful bully, who takes special delight in tormenting classmate, Luke Morgan. At a football training session, Luke inadvertently injures Mark's leg. Mark is angered when he learns that his injury means he will never play football professionally. While recovering in hospital, Mark decides to get even with Luke by calling his brothers to beat him up. Mark and his friends continue to trouble Luke when he is training; however, with help from Darren Osborne, Luke puts Mark in his place.
During the late night special Hollyoaks: Breaking Boundaries, Mark and his friends beat Luke up in the changing rooms after a football match. The group chase Luke through the streets of Chester. Mark rapes Luke over the bonnet of his car while his horrified friends look on. The following day, Mark calls round to the Morgan house to see Luke and denies that he raped him. Luke reports the rape to the police and Mark is arrested and charged. The case goes to trial and Luke courageously testifies. Mark lies in court, claiming that Luke is making it all up. Mark is found guilty and sentenced to eight years in prison.
Eighteen years later, Mark is walking along the river in Chester and is spotted by Luke. Mark is now married and has two children. His wife, Jenna Gibbs, has no idea he is a rapist and instead believes he was in prison for GBH. Mark receives a message expressing interest in buying his car from him a woman named Nancy, who is actually Luke using his friend's picture. When Mark's home is broken into, he goes to speak to the police and sees Nancy, who does not recognize him. When Mark sees Nancy with Luke he puts everything together. Mark shows up at the Osborne house and confronts Luke. Luke admits he broke into Mark's house and that he spoke to Jenna. Luke brings up the rape and Mark shows no remorse for what he did. Mark warns Luke that if he does not stay away from his family he will do much worse to him. Luke follows Mark into the village and emotionally explains how the rape has ruined his life. Mark says he paid for the crime by going to prison. Luke tells him that he just wants him to acknowledge what he did and apologise. When Jenna arrives, Luke tells her that Mark raped him. Jenna runs off and Mark asks Luke why he just could not leave that one night in the past. Luke tells Mark he did it all to himself.