“This is something that’s never been seen in soap...”
BOBBY GORDON REVEALS THERE’S A LOT TO COME FOR TOBY AND CELESTE…
It turns out Mitchell is very popular, so people have become a bit nasty towards Toby!” laughs Bobby Gordon, who plays Toby, the long-lost son of Martine Deveraux. “I’ve learned you should never go against the soap’s golden child. I get a lot of people asking how we could do this to Mitchell, but it’s great that everyone is so invested in the characters. This is the best job I’ve ever had.”
We discovered that Toby is Mitchell’s twin brother back at Christmas, as well as the fact that he and his partner Celeste are planning revenge on the Deverauxs. This week, the pair host a housewarming party to find out more about their neighbours – but what are their true intentions?
“Well, they’ve been mischievous from the get-go,” begins Bobby. “So having a lot of people in one place gives them time to figure out who’s who and what’s what. Toby’s not interested in building friendships with anyone – there’s always an ulterior motive.”
Toby and Celeste seem to be the dream team, but then Toby begins flirting with
Lisa. And later, Celeste makes a move on Romeo!
So, is their marriage falling apart? Or is something a lot more sinister at play… “Lisa seems an easy target for them,” says Bobby. “When it comes to f lirting, there’s always a reason behind it. When you see the episode, you’ll think there’s something off about it. Toby and Celeste’s relationship isn’t necessarily open, and Celeste is definitely bit more promiscuous than Toby is. They have an understanding, but it’s to see in the future who will cross the line more.”
With Toby and Celeste plotting, surely it’s a matter of time before the truth comes out. Yet when it does, will Toby be ready to get to know his brother?
“I’d like that dynamic to grow,” explains Bobby. “But in reality, there are questions that need to be answered. I feel Toby’s not just going to open up – he has a lot of anger inside him.”
Meanwhile, Bobby tells us that we’ll be shocked when we hear the full truth of Toby’s history…
“It’s something no one’s seen yet in soap,” he confirms. “I think it touches on how vital the presence of a parent is for a child. It’s something that will make people think about their own decisions, too.” Bobby joined Hollyoaks with Andrea Ali (Celeste) five months ago, and the pair hit it off instantly. “Everyone thought Andrea and I had been friends since childhood,” he grins. “We clicked straight away – Andrea is a wonderful actress. With getting this job and with Andrea coming in too, it’s just blown my expectations out of the water.”