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Old 23-10-2011, 04:17
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A lot of people didn't like her because of her deemed lack of acting abilities, but some people just seemed annoyed that storylines revolved around Bridget Parker (Neighbours) over prettier, more peripheral characters!

So that's got me thinking, how important are 'sexy' characters to a soap? Would you find a soap less likeable or even switch off if the show was full of people you consider unattractive?
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Old 23-10-2011, 11:02
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not very look at emerdale and there your answer
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Old 23-10-2011, 11:50
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If you want to look at hot people then watch porn movies, if you want to watch interesting dramas watch soaps
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Old 23-10-2011, 12:41
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Good question. Reckon you need one or two popsies but keep the ratio realistic. The reason I stopped watching Emmerdale is that there were too many heavily made up 24/7 females. I don`t mind soaps being a bit unreal but it had gone beyond reasonable belief.

Yes, they are important but keep it parallel to real life.
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Old 23-10-2011, 12:58
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Not relevant at all to me - I find it irritating, unrealistic and insulting to viewers
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Old 23-10-2011, 14:06
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The sublime Michelle Keegan is very important to my enjoyment of Corrie.
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Old 23-10-2011, 14:35
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Depends for soaps like Corrie and Emmerdale who have a higher audience it isn't AS important but for soaps with younger viewers like EastEnders and most deffinately Hollyoaks it is important
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Old 23-10-2011, 16:07
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Acting ability is important; how good they look isn't. I can't believe this is even being asked.
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Old 23-10-2011, 16:25
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It's a bonus when there is someone hot you like, but I often find it a distraction and when they are not in the episode , I find it gutting, and I end up being angry!

I watch soaps for the storylines and characters above all else!
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Old 23-10-2011, 16:27
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If you want to look at hot people then watch porn movies, if you want to watch interesting dramas watch soaps
This.
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Old 23-10-2011, 16:42
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Acting ability is important; how good they look isn't. I can't believe this is even being asked.
I thought it was quite a relevant question, particularly in this day and age when glamour and outward appearances seem to rule everything.
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Old 24-10-2011, 10:28
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Very important.

Lauren, Jodie, Poppy, Tyler and Anthony are the only reason I watch EE.
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Old 24-10-2011, 11:54
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Not at all in my opinion but it seems to be the be all and end all for some.
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Old 24-10-2011, 12:10
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I thought it was quite a relevant question, particularly in this day and age when glamour and outward appearances seem to rule everything.
Fair enough.
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Old 24-10-2011, 12:34
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I think there should be one or two actors who are 'eyecandy' but personally i find most of the acting from these people is lacking. Tyler Moon, Tommy Duckworth <insert more names here> their acting isn't as good as their 'uglier/average' looking counterparts. I'd rather have a regular looking actor who can ACT than someone with a good face or body who can't make a scene believable.
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Old 24-10-2011, 12:39
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The sublime Michelle Keegan is very important to my enjoyment of Corrie.
Yet seemingly spoils it for so many others.

Actually, my favourite CS characters are Norris, Rita, Emily, Bill, Roy.

For eye-candy, it's Julie. Mary and Pam.
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Old 24-10-2011, 13:05
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Eye candy brings in viewers.
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