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	==Development==		==Development==
	===Introduction===		===Introduction===
			Following Pearl's introduction, Walter is delighted to see Pearl, but his daughter ] (]) becomes "increasingly fed up" with Pearl's presence.<ref name="Interview 1">{{cite web \|last1=Alexander \|first1=Susannah \|title=Hollyoaks star Dawn Hope discusses possible romance for Pearl and Walter \|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a38245069/hollyoaks-dawn-hope-pearl-walter-romance/ \|website=] \|publisher=] \|access-date=23 November 2024 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241123213405/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a38245069/hollyoaks-dawn-hope-pearl-walter-romance/ \|archive-date=23 November 2024 \|date=14 November 2021}}</ref> When Walter later goes away for a bit, Pearl promises him that she will take care of his family in his absence, but her attempts to help them causes tension and Martine does not appreciate Pearl's interference.<ref name="Interview 1" /> When "poor" Pearl overhears Martine complaining about her, she confides in ] (]) that she is only trying to keep her promise to Walter by looking after things.<ref name="Overhear">{{cite web \|last1=Kilkelly \|first1=Daniel \|title=13 huge Hollyoaks spoilers for next week \|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a38224007/hollyoaks-spoilers-fergus-misbah-demarcus/ \|website=] \|publisher=] \|access-date=23 November 2024 \|date=12 November 2021}}</ref><ref name="Interview 1" /> Scott feels sorry for Pearl and attempts to "fight her corner" with the Deveraux family and offers her a place to stay if she wants space from the family.<ref name="Overhear" /> Martine feels guilty and apologises for being unwelcoming when Pearl declares that she feels unwanted.<ref name="Overhear" /> Explaining why Pearl wants to integrate herself into the Deveraux family, Hope explained to '']'' that Pearl wants some company and wants to feel needed.<ref name="Interview 1" /> She added, "Pearl just wants to be helpful, but sometimes she doesn't realise that she's stepping on people's toes! Pearl thinks she's doing it from the goodness of her heart, but she's being a bit insensitive".<ref name="Interview 1" /> Hope believed that Walter and Pearl could begin a romance, but clarified that they would not "rush in" due to being mindful of Gloria's memory.<ref name="Interview 1" /> However, she believed that Pearl is a "a lady with a plan", adding, "When opportunity knocks, she takes it and runs with it!"<ref name="Interview 1" /> Months later, Pearl supports pays her respects at the funeral of Martine's daughter, ] (]), in an "emotional" day for the Deveraux family.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Kilkelly \|first1=Daniel \|title=Hollyoaks reveals another funeral in 20 new spoiler pictures \|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/g38987509/hollyoaks-spoiler-pictures-another-funeral/ \|website=] \|publisher=] \|access-date=23 November 2024 \|date=12 February 2022}}</ref>

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	Following the announcement of Hope's casting, Justin Harp from '']'' believed that Pearl could be the "the pick-me-up" that Walter needs following his recent struggles, and he questioned whether there could be "more than friendship blooming" between the two characters.<ref name="Casting" />		Following the announcement of Hope's casting, Justin Harp from '']'' believed that Pearl could be the "the pick-me-up" that Walter needs following his recent struggles, and he questioned whether there could be "more than friendship blooming" between the two characters.<ref name="Casting" /> His colleague, Susannah Alexander, also questioned whether there was romance on the cards, and believed that it was "clear" that Walter is "very pleased" by Pearl's arrival.<ref name="Interview 1" /> However, she added that Pearl would have to "contend" with Walter's family, and believed that she had taken her promise to look after the family "seriously".<ref name="Interview 1" /> She also called Pearl "poor" when she hears Martine complaining about her.<ref name="Interview 1" />

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Pearl Anderson is a fictional character from the British soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Dawn Hope.

Casting and characterisation

In August 2021, it was announced that Dawn Hope had been cast as Pearl Anderson on Hollyoaks. It was reported that Pearl has a connection to established character Walter Deveraux (Trevor A. Toussaint), having been close friends with his deceased wife and having been friends with the Deveraux family for years. It was also reported that Pearl would come to the village to catch up with the Deveraux family and reminisce about "all the wonderful times" she spent with Walter's wife. Speaking about joining the soap opera, Hope said in a statement, "I'm absolutely thrilled to be introducing the fun-loving Pearl, with her vibrant and stylish energy, as I join the warm and welcoming Hollyoaks team". Anderson had previously appeared in another British soap opera, Coronation Street. Hope made her first appearance as Pearl in Episode 5675, which was originally broadcast on 10 September of that year.

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Development

Introduction

Following Pearl's introduction, Walter is delighted to see Pearl, but his daughter Martine Deveraux (Kéllé Bryan) becomes "increasingly fed up" with Pearl's presence. When Walter later goes away for a bit, Pearl promises him that she will take care of his family in his absence, but her attempts to help them causes tension and Martine does not appreciate Pearl's interference. When "poor" Pearl overhears Martine complaining about her, she confides in Scott Drinkwell (Ross Adams) that she is only trying to keep her promise to Walter by looking after things. Scott feels sorry for Pearl and attempts to "fight her corner" with the Deveraux family and offers her a place to stay if she wants space from the family. Martine feels guilty and apologises for being unwelcoming when Pearl declares that she feels unwanted. Explaining why Pearl wants to integrate herself into the Deveraux family, Hope explained to Inside Soap that Pearl wants some company and wants to feel needed. She added, "Pearl just wants to be helpful, but sometimes she doesn't realise that she's stepping on people's toes! Pearl thinks she's doing it from the goodness of her heart, but she's being a bit insensitive". Hope believed that Walter and Pearl could begin a romance, but clarified that they would not "rush in" due to being mindful of Gloria's memory. However, she believed that Pearl is a "a lady with a plan", adding, "When opportunity knocks, she takes it and runs with it!" Months later, Pearl supports pays her respects at the funeral of Martine's daughter, Celeste Faroe (Andrea Ali), in an "emotional" day for the Deveraux family.

Storylines

Reception

Following the announcement of Hope's casting, Justin Harp from Digital Spy believed that Pearl could be the "the pick-me-up" that Walter needs following his recent struggles, and he questioned whether there could be "more than friendship blooming" between the two characters. His colleague, Susannah Alexander, also questioned whether there was romance on the cards, and believed that it was "clear" that Walter is "very pleased" by Pearl's arrival. However, she added that Pearl would have to "contend" with Walter's family, and believed that she had taken her promise to look after the family "seriously". She also called Pearl "poor" when she hears Martine complaining about her.

References

^ Harp, Justin (17 August 2021). "Hollyoaks casts Dawn Hope as a face from Walter Deveraux's past". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
^ Alexander, Susannah (14 November 2021). "Hollyoaks star Dawn Hope discusses possible romance for Pearl and Walter". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
^ Kilkelly, Daniel (12 November 2021). "13 huge Hollyoaks spoilers for next week". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
Kilkelly, Daniel (12 February 2022). "Hollyoaks reveals another funeral in 20 new spoiler pictures". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 23 November 2024.