 In early 2010 it was announced that Lucy Allan had stepped down from the position of executive producer, Paul Marquess then took over the role.It was soon revealed that he planned revamp Hollyoaks, changing the productions team, then began a cast cull starting with the axing of three established characters.Stephanie Waring (who plays Cindy Hutchinson) then revealed that all remaining cast members feared their characters would be next to depart from the series, stating that there was a general feeling on unease.