Jamelia is set to appear in a guest role in Hollyoaks' special Black To Front episode

Jamelia is set to join the cast of Hollyoaks in a special Black To Front episode of the Channel 4 show. 

The singer, 40, will appear as a character names Sharon Bailey, after she appeared in the programme in 2003 as herself. 

Sharon is a pal of Martine Deveraux, played by Kelle Bryan, and the daughter of a new character named Pearl, who is played by Dawn Hope.  

New role: Jamelia is set to join the cast of Hollyoaks as Sharon Bailey in a special Black To Front episode of the Channel 4 show after appearing as herself back in 2003

The episode is written by Hollyoaks’ core team writer Thabo Mhlatshwa and will be centred around the Deveraux clan, as they gather together to celebrate Walter’s, played by Trevor A Toussaint, birthday. 

Sharon and her mother will attend Walter’s celebrations by the water which will be the main focus of the hour long special. 

Jamelia’s character helps Martine in bringing her parents together, and she confides in her about her ongoing cancer battle. 

Part of the family: Sharon is a pal of Martine Deveraux, played by Kelle Bryan (pictured, far right), and the daughter of a new character named Pearl, who is played by Dawn Hope

Special: The episode is written by Hollyoaks’ core team writer Thabo Mhlatshwa and will be centred around the Deveraux clan, as they gather together to celebrate Walter’s (Trevor A Toussaint) birthday

They all then join in on an iconic family dance routine.   

The songstress had a great time filming as said of her new role: ‘Filming Hollyoaks has been the most fantastic experience’

‘I’ve felt like I’ve been around family, I’ve felt so comfortable and so joyous. It’s just been amazing. I can’t believe this is supposed to be work.’

 In character: Jamelia’s character helps Martine in bringing her parents together, and she confides in her about her ongoing cancer battle

Dancing: They all then join in on an iconic family dance routine.

‘For me, I think what’s important about this episode is that we’re showing the diversity within Black existence, and I think it’s really important for that.

‘So often Black people are portrayed in a monolithic kind of way, and I feel that an episode like this is really important to show the diversity within Black personhood.

‘I’m really honoured to be included in this episode. It’s been fantastic.’

The special episode will transmit on Friday September 10 on Channel 4 and Thursday September 9 on E4. 

The one-off is playing a pivotal role in the broadcaster’s Black to Front diversity day, which will put Black talent in the spotlight.   

Diversity: Jamelia has said of the episdoe: ‘So often Black people are portrayed in a monolithic kind of way, and I feel that an episode like this is really important to show the diversity within Black personhood’ 

Making a change: The one-off is playing a pivotal role in the broadcaster’s Black to Front diversity day, which will put Black talent in the spotlight and will air on Friday September 10 on Channel 4 and Thursday September 9 on E4