Jeremy Sheffield reveals the tragic story of the alter-ego

June 24, 2024

Hollyoaks star Jeremy Sheffield has revealed the tragic backstory of his character Jeremy Blake.

Jeremy Sheffield reveals the tragic story of the alter-ego

Jeremy returned to television this week after eight years as Patrick Blake’s brother Jeremy, aka Jez, alongside Sherrie Hewson as his mother Martha, and Jeremy revealed the trauma Jez suffered because of his brother.

He told Inside Soap magazine: “A huge event shattered the brothers and Jez disappeared – whatever happened was so traumatic that he had to escape.

“I imagine Jez was Patrick’s first victim.”

He also revealed Jez’s strained relationship with Martha, saying: ‘They have a terrible, toxic relationship but we don’t know why yet. And it’s not even clear who is the good guy and who is the bad guy.

“But this is Blake we’re talking about! Sherrie is fantastic, I’m not sure she’s ever played a character like this!”

It’s been eight years since the 58-year-old actor’s alter-ego Patrick was killed, and Patrick’s daughter Sienna is stunned to return, mistakenly assuming her evil father has returned from the dead.

Promising there’s even more drama to come, Jeremy said: ‘Jez has had to learn ways to survive after being under Patrick’s control, so he’s good at being a chameleon.

“He’s smart, articulate and charming – but maybe he’s not all he seems…”