Hollyoaks' Tamara Wall "cried down the phone" over co-star's bombshell return

 "Sisters are doing it for themselves."

Hollyoaks star Tamara Wall has said that she "cried down the phone" over her co-star Gemma Bissix's bombshell return.

In yesterday's episode, former Hollyoaks star Gemma made a dramatic return to the show as Clare Devine 12 years after her character was killed off.

After Grace Black received a text from the elusive Mrs Banks, Grace turned up to find her sister Clare, who was presumed dead, waiting for her.

Up until now, Grace and Claire have not appeared on the show at the same time, but the actors share a real-life friendship.

Taking to Instagram following the big reveal, Tamara expressed her delight at finally being able to share the screen with her friend.

Sharing a series of photos of herself alongside Gemma, Tamara captioned the post: "FINALLY THIS IS HAPPENING!!!!! Where do I even begin ….. to say I was excited when I heard @gbissix was coming back is an understatement."

Speaking about the moment she found out that Gemma was making her comeback, Tamara said: "In fact I cried down the phone when she told me!!!"

In the caption, Tamara praised her friend, calling her a "gorgeous, incredible, talented, funny and unbelievably loving woman."

The post continued: "Finally after all this time we actually get to work together! And when I say work I mean we’re basically playing best friend dress-up all day, every day."

Teasing fans with what's to come from the newly reunited soap villains, Tamara said: "I literally can’t wait for you guys to see what we’ve been up to! I’ve always loved my job but now it’s been made even better!!!!! So watch this space 'cause sisters are doing it for themselves!!!"

Commenting on the post, Gemma echoed Tamara's sentiments, penning: "We really do get to play 'best friend dress-up' EVERY DAY!!! You are the BEST!!! I love you so much."