Fictional character from the E4 soap opera Hollyoaks
Soap opera character
Lucas Hay
Hollyoaks character
Oscar Curtis as Lucas Hay
Portrayed by
Jude Hawley (2009–2012)
Reuben Thwaites (2012–2013)
William Hall (2013–2022)
Oscar Curtis (2023–present)
Duration
2009–2019, 2021–present
First appearance
Episode 2530 3 April 2009 (2009-04-03)
Classification
Present; regular
Created by
Bryan Kirkwood
Introduced by
Bryan Kirkwood (2009) Lucy Allan (2023)
In-universe information
Father
Ste Hay
Mother
Amy Barnes
Stepfather
John Paul McQueen
Harry Thompson
Ryan Knight
James Nightingale
Half-sisters
Leah Barnes Hannah Hay-O'Connor
Grandfathers
Mike Barnes Danny Lomax
Grandmothers
Kathy Barnes Pauline Hay
Aunts
Sarah Barnes Leela Lomax Tegan Lomax
First cousins
Peri Lomax
Dee Dee Hutchinson
Daniel Lomax
Noah Dexter
Other relatives
Steph Cunningham-Lomax
Lucas Hay is a fictional character from the British E4 soap opera Hollyoaks and is portrayed by Oscar Curtis from 2023 onwards. Lucas is the son of Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) and Amy Barnes (Ashley Slanina-Davies), and the half-brother of Leah Barnes (Elà-May Demircan) and Hannah Hay-O'Connor (Maddison Allen). He was born on-screen in episode 2530, originally broadcast on 3 April 2009. The character was of recurring status from 2009 to 2023, being portrayed by three different child actors, but the role was promoted to regular when the recast of Oscar Curtis was announced. Since the characters' recast, series producers Hannah Cheers and Angelo Abela placed Lucas at the forefront of a conversion therapy issue-based storyline that saw Lucas subsequently struggling to come to terms with his sexuality whilst being incorrectly influenced by his headteacher Carter Shepherd (David Ames) to hate homosexuality. The pairing of Lucas and Dillon by writers has been dubbed "HayRay" by fans.
Lucas was previously portrayed by three different child actors, Jude Rawley from 2009 to 2012, Rueben Thwaites from 2012 to 2013 and finally William Hall from 2013 to 2022. Lucas' storylines in the serial include: being in various custody battles between Amy and Ste, along with Leah Barnes (Ela-May Demirican); coming to terms with his mothers death; spiralling out of control whilst battling his sexuality after falling in love with his best friend Dillon Ray (Nathaniel Dass), being coerced into conversion therapy by his headteacher Carter Shepherd and his friendship with Frankie Osborne (Isabelle Smith). Curtis' resemblance to Richardson, who portrays his on-screen father Ste and his own similar portrayal of Lucas have been noted by fans and various tabloids.
Ames) to hate homosexuality. The pairing of Lucas and Dillon by writers has been dubbed "HayRay" by fans. Lucas was previously portrayed by three different...
John Hays until his death in 2020. She was born Irene Lucas in Newcastle upon Tyne on 4 February 1954, the daughter of Vincent and Isabelle Lucas. Hays worked...
During 2009 Ste's persona improved when he became a single father to LucasHay (Jude) and Amy's daughter to a previous relationship, Leah (Jessica Croft-Lane)...
depression has been portrayed, following the birth of her second child LucasHay. Slanina-Davies has also revealed that she has conducted extensive research...
sequence included Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) riding a carousel with his children, Leah Barnes (Ela-May Dermican) and LucasHay (William Hall), Sienna...
January 2023). "Hollyoaks boss confirms sexuality storyline for Ste's son Lucas after recast". Digital Spy. (Hearst Communications). Archived from the original...
kidnapped Lucas and is trying to take him to the United States before the two set off to rescue Lucas from Carter. The duo inform Lucas's dad, Ste Hay (Kieron...
a proper relationship with Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson), Theresa is dumped by him, who wants to focus on son LucasHay (Jude). After the McQueens home...
catches Robbie stealing. Freddie also makes a deal to sell drugs with Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson). E4.com describes him as a "rebellious and unpredictable"...
Robbie asks Callum to help him sell drugs and he agrees. Robbie helps Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) deliver drug orders to buyers. Robbie steals a van with...
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struggle to "admit their feelings for one another". James' husband, Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) acts a "match-maker" and tries to bring Lacey and Nadira...
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At Tony Hutchinson's wedding to Cindy Longford, which is shared with Ste Hay and Doug Carter, a minibus driven by Maddie Morrison crashes into the venue...
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joint wedding of Tony Hutchinson and Cindy Longford (Stephanie Waring), Ste Hay (Kieron Richardson) and Doug Carter (PJ Brennan) but Maddie Morrison (Scarlett...
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Barnes (Ashley Slanina-Davies), Leah Barnes (Jessica Croft-Lane) and LucasHay. The actress explained that "She stares death in the face every day because...
Kieron Richardson announced an upcoming gay plot featuring his character Ste Hay and Brendan, claiming the pair would embark on an "unusual friendship". However...
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