Hobley had wanted Chrissie to receive a happy ending because she was "loved" by fans. She added that Holby City's production team had hired guest stars to aid Chrissie's departure. Producers decided not kill the character off so Hobley could return.
Hobley wanted Chrissie to end on a positive note, as she was beloved by viewers. To facilitate this, the Holby City production team brought in guest stars for her exit storyline. However, producers ultimately chose not to kill off the character, allowing Hobley's return.