 Rhys was killed off in the Enjoy The Ride storyline in an episode airing on 15 November 2012 and the character departed on 16 November 2012.Rhys made a return on 27 June 2014 as part of his ex-girlfriend Cindy Cunningham's (Stephanie Waring) storyline about her bipolar disorder.In 2004, Jo Hallows stepped down from her position as series producer at "Hollyoaks" and it was announced that David Hanson would succeed her in the role.