Leo Valentine
Leo Valentine is a fictional character from the long-running Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Brian Bovell. Despite being on the show for over three years, Leo has not been involved in any major storylines, however does serve as a comedic character. In March 2010, it was announced that Bovell had been axed from the show. He left in August 2010.
Storylines
Backstory
Leo is the estranged husband of Diane (Pauline Black), the father of Calvin (Ricky Whittle), Sonny (Devon Anderson) and Sasha (Nathalie Emmanuel). He left Diane and his children in 1993, where he returned to his mistress Valerie Holden (Samantha Giles). Years before, she had given birth to Danny (David Judge) and in 1992 she gave birth to Lauren (Dominique Jackson). In 2006, Leo discovered Diane had died and left his secret family to look after his other children. Valerie returned to Leo's life in 2007 where she introduced his children to their siblings.
2006–10
Leo arrives in Hollyoaks to look after his children after their mother's death. Leo is involved in several one-night stands with Myra McQueen (Nicole Barber-Lane). Leo is disappointed when Sonny leaves home to live with his aunt. On 6 September 2007, Leo's former mistress, Valerie, turns up with his illegitimate children Danny and Lauren. Valerie leaves her children with Leo and leaves for abroad. Calvin and Sasha are horrified to discover their father cheated on their mother and that they have two more siblings. A year later, Valerie returns and begins a short relationship with Leo until she kisses Calvin and leaves.
