On Wednesday, ITV accidentally revealed one of the 20 cast members due to be axed from Hollyoaks in its upcoming ‘time jump’ plot.

It was reported on Monday that bosses had decided to axe twenty cast members, but their identities had not yet been revealed.

However, one of the twenty stars has been revealed as Jamelia, after ITV released a synopsis for their new reality show, Drama Queens.

The reality show will follow nine female soap stars from across Hollyoaks, Emmerdale, and Coronation Street as they give soap fans a glimpse into their lives off camera.

Part of its synopsis reads: ‘Jamelia embarks on a transformative journey, prioritising her own well-being and family over the glitz of Hollyoaks.

‘As she prepares to bid farewell to the show, we witness her emotional transition, packing up her life in the UK to start anew in Dubai, all while cherishing the bond with her four daughters.’

The Sun reported that script writers have come up with a bizarre plan to ‘time jump’ the programme by a year, which will fast-forward 20 characters out of the soap permanently.

A source told the publication: ‘Losing 20 cast members in one fell swoop is eye-watering and devastating news for soap land.

‘In the past, Hollyoaks has seen shock stunts claim up to five lives in a single episode. But the days of soaps having a big cast clear-out with a devastating stunt are long gone, especially on Hollyoaks where the budget has been dramatically cut.

‘The time jump is a way for Hollyoaks to say goodbye to the characters that need to go and give closure to the fans – but it will be controversial.’

The Sun reported last month that Jamie Lomas (Warren Fox) and Owen Warner (Romeo Nightingale) had volunteered to leave.

Lime Pictures, who makes the soap for Channel 4, opened the consultation period and asked those who want to go to stick their hands up.

Ross Adams also decided to quit Hollyoaks after nine years one the soap, revealing the news in an Instagram update.

The actor, who has starred as Scott Drinkwell since 2015, revealed that while he was offered a new contract the crew were ‘having a pretty rough time’ and he felt it best to leave.

His departure comes after Channel 4 bosses cut budgets and slashed the number of episodes.

The broadcaster announced that from September episodes would be cut from five to three, with the loss of 135 jobs.