| Bart McQueen | |||||||||||
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| Hollyoaks character | |||||||||||
| Portrayed by | Jonny Clarke | ||||||||||
| Introduced by | Paul Marquess | ||||||||||
| Duration | 2010— | ||||||||||
| First appearance | 4 August 2010 | ||||||||||
| Classification | Present; regular | ||||||||||
| Spin-off appearances | Hollyoaks Later (2010) | ||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 16 May 1995 | ||||||||||
| Home | 26 Leigh Road | ||||||||||
| Occupation | Student Cleaner (2011-12) |
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Bartholomew "Bart" McQueen is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Jonny Clarke. He first appeared onscreen at his stepmother's funeral in August 2010, introduced by producer Paul Marquess as a member of the McQueen family.[1] Since his arrival, Bart has formed a close relationship with Jason Costello (Victoria Atkin)[2] and in the third series of Hollyoaks Later, was part of a stabbing storyline.[3]
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Details of the character first came to attention during an interview with producer Paul Marquess in April 2010. Marquess introduced several new characters in 2010 when he took over from Lucy Allan as series producer. Speculation grew over the McQueen family, due to the axing of many other characters. However, Marquess stated: "They're definitely staying! In fact, we're bringing in a new McQueen, who will change the dynamic of the family quite considerably.[4]
In another interview, Marquess revealed that the character was named after Bart Simpson, the mischievous character from American cartoon The Simpsons and also described him as a "ladies' man".[1] It was announced in June 2010 that Jonny Clarke had been cast as Bart.[5] This was also announced at the same time as fellow characters Brendan Brady and Lynsey Nolan. Paul Marquess spoke of the characters' introductions, saying: "This is a really exciting time for Hollyoaks and Brendan, Lynsey and Bart bring more fun, drama and sexiness to the show."[5] Clarke has described Bart as a "lad's lad".[6]
Bart is the first cousin once removed of Myra McQueen (Nicole Barber-Lane). His mother walked out on him when he was a young child, and his father Victor was left to look after him. Victor eventually married a woman named Joan. Bart rarely saw his father as he grew up due to Victor's job working on an oil rig in Scotland, leaving Bart living with Joan.
Bart first appears at his stepmother Joan's funeral[7], where he meets Myra McQueen and his second cousins Michaela McQueen (Hollie-Jay Bowes) and Theresa McQueen (Jorgie Porter). After the funeral, Bart is caught shoplifting by policeman Dom Reilly (John Pickard), and is brought back to the McQueen's home. Bart shocks Myra by revealing he has shoplifted before, has an anti-social behaviour order, burnt a school down — although not proven guilty — and other misdemeanours. Dom is about to have Bart taken into custody, when Myra agrees to look after him, as Bart has no one to look after him. She immediately warns Bart not to get up to any trouble. After a day at the McQueens, Bart is roped into helping Carmel McQueen (Gemma Merna) at beauty salon Evissa. Carmel's next client Heidi Costello (Kim Tiddy) arrives with her daughter Jasmine Costello (Victoria Atkin), who seems to dislike the idea of having a makeover. Bart strikes up a friendship with Jasmine. He then steals money from the till. Although Jasmine tells him to put it back, he does not, and is not seen by Carmel. Bart spends a day with Jasmine, but she runs off after he kisses her. When her father Carl Costello (Paul Opacic) is told about them from Mitzeee Minniver (Rachel Shenton), he is angry and confronts them both and Jasmine's half-sister Jem Costello (Helen Russell-Clark) interrupts, but defends them both that they have done nothing wrong.
Bart becomes friends with Taylor Sharpe (Shaun Blackstock), and the pair plan to throw a party at the McQueen house. Duncan Button (Dean Aspen) agrees to bring alcohol to the party, but instead posts details of the party online. The McQueen house is trashed and Bart steals money. This causes an angry confrontation from Jacqui McQueen (Claire Cooper), who accuses Bart of stealing the money. However, Myra does not believe Jacqui's accusations. Jacqui then raids Bart's room, which annoys Myra, who tells Jacqui to calm down. After an argument, when Myra refuses to take Jacqui's side, Jacqui moves out. Bart, to his glee, tries to impress Jasmine with how he stole the money, however she is not impressed.
Bart and Jasmine begin a relationship, but he suspects Jasmine of cheating when he discovers Mark has Jasmine's number, unaware of her gender identity disorder. Fern (Amber Gavin) convinces Bart that Mark (Daniel Gallagher) got Jasmine's number and Jasmine's brother Seth Costello (Miles Higson) confused. After Fern hassles Jasmine, Bart throws her out. Fern tells Bart that Jasmine wants to take their relationship a step further. However, when Bart suggests having sex, Jasmine runs off. Jasmine, dressed as Jason, attacks Fern, and is warned off by Bart. Later, Bart decides to confront Jason. Fern and her friends arrive as Bart leaves, and they reveal a knife. However, Bart returns and tackles Fern to the floor, as she accidentally stabs him. She then runs off with her friends. Malachy Fisher (Glen Wallace) and Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe) see Bart and rush to help as Jasmine also flees the area. Fern visits Bart in hospital and he reveals he cannot remember what happened. Fern uses this to her advantage and tells him that Jason stabbed him. When Jasmine visits Bart, he tells her he knows she is Jason. Jasmine tells him she is a boy. Confused, Bart tells her to leave. After being released from hospital, Bart and Anita Roy discuss Jasmine. They later begin to undress themselves and kiss in a cupboard at school, but are caught by Anita's mother Eva Strong (Sheree Murphy).
Bart meets up with Jasmine as Jason they have a heart to heart and almost kiss however are caught by Dom. Jasmine runs off and Bart begins to wind up Dom about young Amber Sharpe(Lydia Lloyd-Henry) in order to stop Dom telling anyone about him kissing a boy. Bart makes Dom believe he has put pictures of Amber on Dom's laptop. With the laptop locked inside resutrant Il Gnosh Dom sets fire to the place killing Steph Roach (Carley Stenson) and Malachy. Everyone begins to blame Bart for Dom for torching the place.
Jasmine stands by Bart and the pair get close once again with Bart encouraging her to come out. Bart and Jasmine go to the police about Fern stabbing Bart leading Fern to reveal Jasmines secret.Meanwhile Bart makes peace with Jacqui in order to protect their cousin Theresa McQueen(Jorgie Porter) from her mother Kathleen(Alison Burrows).
Bart catches Jasmine cutting herself and agrees to run away with her. Bart admits he loves Jasmine and they kiss.The next morning Bart realises he only loves Jasmine not Jason he becomes nasty towards her and runs away. In an attempt to make Bart realise what Jasmine is going through Anita puts make up on Bart. Carmel catches them and starts to think Bart is transgender. Bart became God Father to his cousin Theresa baby Angel McQueen.
Bart puts the record straight and tells the McQueen's that Jasmine is transgender not him. Bart goes to see Jason to apologise and they end up kissing again but are caught by Seth. Bart starts bullying Jason is school in order to fit in. Bart begins flirting with Ruby Button(Anna Shaffer) and takes her joy riding to impress her however Jason walks in front of the car. When Bart realises that Jason deliberately stepped into the road he cools things of with Ruby and agrees to support Jason as a friend.
Bart gets a part-time in Cinergy Spa as a cleaner in Cinergy Spa. Bart remains close with Jason and it is clear Jason still wants to be with him Bart nearly kisses Jason but starts a relationship with Sinead O'Connor (Stephanie Davis). Myra and Sinead's Mum, Diane O'Connor (Alexandra Fletcher), stop Sinead and Bart seeing each other so Bart runs away with Sinead.
However when they begin to run short on money, Bart decides call Jason for some help. Sinead is annoyed about this when Jason turns up. They find a empty farm house, and Jason tells Sinead that Bart loves him not her, and she runs away, Bart and Jason are left in the house when the owner comes home and throws them in a basement threatening them with a hunters gun. In a attempt to leave Bart is pushed to floor and gets a head injury. Jason thinking he is unconscious admits his love for him, and Bart tells Jason the same. They kiss again, but Sinead is outside the window and hears all. Bart tries to make it up with Sinead, but is unsuccessful, and the trio return home.
Sinead gets jealous when she sees Bart and Jason talking at school, and claims they can't stay away from each other. Bart is jealous when Sinead starts a relationship with Gaz Bennett, and warns her he is bad news. He tries to prove his point by planting stolen goods in Gaz's car to get Gaz arrested. However, the truth about Bart's actions comes to the surface and Sinead is angry at him.
During the special episode broadcasted on the 10th of November 'A little thing called love'Jason told Bart to go after Sinead and not to waste another moment. Jason helped Bart and then they deleted their text messages which they had kept from since they were dating and Jason said that they had to move on and say good bye to Jasmine.
Bart crashes wretch 32's gig and sings to sinead who is watching in the crowd and they get back together. Jason tells Bart that he's leaving to go to America and that they will never see eachother again. but Jason said 'I will never forget you Bart Mcqueen' and then they say farewell and Bart waves on Jason as he heads for the airport.
Clarke was nominated in the category of "Serial Drama Performance" at the 2012 National Television Awards, for his portrayal of Bart.[8]
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