Hollyoaks Actor Jonny Labey Departs Soap
Jonny Labey's character, Rex Gallagher, was killed off in a recent episode after joining the show in 2024.
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From the archive. This story was written up on 29 July 2026 from reporting first published on 21 July 2026, which is the date shown above. We took up the back catalogue of the local titles we read when this site launched, so the events are older than the page.
Actor Jonny Labey has departed the cast of the television soap opera Hollyoaks. Labey joined the programme in 2024, taking on the role of Rex Gallagher. His final scenes were broadcast on Tuesday, July 21, in an episode that concluded with the on-screen death of his character.
Character's Departure
The narrative surrounding Rex Gallagher's exit involved a dramatic turn of events. In the episode aired on Tuesday, July 21, viewers witnessed a character discovering a deceased individual at a garage. It was subsequently confirmed that the victim was Rex Gallagher, who had been shot. The identity of the assailant responsible for his death was not revealed within the episode, as reported by the Harrow Times.
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Background and Fan Reaction
Jonny Labey's tenure on Hollyoaks began in 2024. His character, Rex Gallagher, was introduced as the son of Fraser and Grace Black and a former gang member. During his time on the show, Gallagher was involved in significant plotlines, including human trafficking and a relationship with the character Ste. Prior to his role in Hollyoaks, Labey had an acting credit in the television series EastEnders. Following the broadcast of his final scenes, fans have engaged in discussions about Rex Gallagher's death on the online platform Reddit. Opinions among viewers vary, with some expressing satisfaction with the character's departure while others feel the storyline could have been explored further before his death, according to the Harrow Times.
Labey had previously spoken about his casting in Hollyoaks, telling Digital Spy that he had auditioned for the show previously and found the character of Rex to be "terrifying but also brilliant" and something he could fully engage with.
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Questions this report answers
+Why did Jonny Labey leave Hollyoaks?
Jonny Labey left Hollyoaks because his character, Rex Gallagher, was killed off in the episode broadcast on Tuesday, July 21. The character was shot and discovered dead in a garage, ending Labey's time on the soap after joining in 2024.
+What was Rex Gallagher's role in Hollyoaks?
Rex Gallagher was introduced as the son of Fraser and Grace Black and a former gang member. His storyline included involvement in human trafficking and a relationship with the character Ste during his time on the show.
+How have fans reacted to Rex Gallagher's death?
Fans have shared mixed reactions on Reddit, with some satisfied with the character's departure and others feeling the storyline could have been explored further before his death, as reported by the Harrow Times.
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