A Hollyoaks actor, Oscar Curtis, was taken to the hospital after being bitten by a monkey while on vacation in India. The 20-year-old, known for his role as Lucas Hay on the Channel 4 soap opera, had to receive urgent medical treatment, including “rabies jabs,” following the incident. Sharing the ordeal on social media, he humorously described the monkey as a “little troublemaker.”
Accompanied by a photo of the mischievous monkey, Oscar posted, “Moments before the little troublemaker bit me and I had to go to the hospital for rabies jabs, FFS.” He reassured his followers that he was fine, adding, “I’m all good tho and don’t have rabies,” with a crying with laughter emoji.
During his adventure in India, Oscar has been keeping his fans updated. Speculation has been circulating about his potential departure from Hollyoaks.
Initially joining the Channel 4 series in 2023 as the recast for the role of Lucas Hay, Oscar hinted at a possible exit. In an Instagram story, he shared a picture of his belongings packed up, hinting at a change in direction.
Recently, Oscar discussed Lucas’ storyline on Hollyoaks, where the character faced challenges after being involved in intense situations, including being jailed for taking his father hostage.
The actor expressed his commitment to portraying the character authentically, especially during emotional and dramatic scenes involving Lucas’ relationships and conflicts with other characters on the show.
