"Hollyoaks is looking for a deaf actor over 16 years old. This is a brilliant role for a young deaf actor.
"After a few initial episodes, the role will feature heavily in groundbreaking online material, before returning to the show and potentially becoming a regular character.
"Actors can be fully or partially deaf, must be able to communicate in sign language, and must be either 16 or older and able to realistically play 16."
How are you feeling now that your time on Hollyoaks has come to an end?
"I'm feeling alright! My time at Hollyoaks was the best year of my life and I loved it, but now it'll be nice to do something new and have a change. I was sad to leave, but everything happens for a reason and I'm looking forward to seeing what the future holds."
What was your last day on set like?
"It was funny, because I obviously knew I was leaving but it didn't feel like I was, as it just felt like a normal day. But then at the end of my last scene, a whole load of cast and crew came out to say goodbye to me, and I started crying like a little baby! It was quite emotional."
Why does Seth decide to leave the village?
"You'll see that he partly does it out of brotherly love - he wants to help his brother out by making a fresh start. The other main reason is that so much has happened in the village and Seth has just had enough of it, so he wants to get away from it all."
What highlights can you name from your time at Hollyoaks?You can read the rest of the Digital Spy interview here .
"All of it! I've honestly loved every minute, from beginning to end - from the first day when they dressed me up as a clown to take family pictures of me, to the day I left. I've genuinely had the time of my life."
"He has a dark past that will be uncovered eventually in true soap style,"It is not yet known when O'Connor is due to debut on screen but I'll keep you updated as and when it's revealed.
"I'm really excited about joining Hollyoaks, especially with its recent success. I have already started filming in Liverpool and there is a real buzz and energy around the place.
"I'm really looking forward to working with some of the show's most popular characters and talented actors."Source: Digital Spy
"Morning Tweeps....in response to all your tweets, I'm afraid to say that Ethan has left Hollyoaks. I feel very sad, I love the show & every1 involved. I wanna thank all @ Lime Pictures & @Hollyoaks for an amazing year. I will never forget my time on the show. It's the best job ever. I believe there was a lot more to explore with Ethan & the door is always open in my mind, but it was just my time to move on."
"I wanna say a massive massive thank you to all my followers and supporters, you've been incredible & you've made me feel really valued. X"
"I have BIG love for all of u who have followed me over this journey & watch this space because there will be some exciting stuff coming up for me next year! Thanx for all of your kind messages & tweets. Don't forget to let @Hollyoaks know how you felt about Ethan & his exit!"
"Most of all I'm gonna miss my lovely friends at Lime Pictures, the staff, the cast & the crew. You guys & Liverpool rock. X"
"Strangely, it didn't feel weird because I had been there for ten years, so it felt like I was doing something I had always been doing. Like I had just blinked the year away. It felt really normal,"
"It was a nice, unexpected surprise. I had died so I really didn't think I would be coming back - but I guess there is nothing that Hollyoaks can't do,"
"I was happy to go back, but I didn't want it to be a bit of a farce. But I liked the story and how it channels It's A Wonderful Life and A Christmas Carol. It's quite sweet, and it's Christmas as well!"Stenson's one-off return appearance in a Doug centric episode is due to air on Monday 26th December at 6.30pm on Channel 4.
