On 22 March 2020, Channel 4 suspended production and filming of "Hollyoaks" due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From 30 March, new episodes being broadcast was reduced from five to three, airing on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. However, on 6 April, this was reduced again from three to two, airing Monday and Tuesday, with the final pre-COVID episode screening on Monday 20 July. The slots belonging to new episodes on E4 were filled by "Hollyoaks Favourites". After resumption of production, producers stated they expect to return to five weekly episodes in 2021.