| Ricky Campbell | |||||||
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| Hollyoaks character | |||||||
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| Portrayed by | Ashley Margolis | ||||||
| Duration | 2009–2012 | ||||||
| First appearance | 16 June 2009 | ||||||
| Last appearance | 6 August 2012 | ||||||
| Classification | Past; regular | ||||||
| Introduced by | Lucy Allan | ||||||
| Spin-off appearances | Hollyoaks Later (2011) | ||||||
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Ricky Campbell is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Ashley Margolis. He made his first on-screen appearance on 16 June 2009. Ricky was created by executive producer Lucy Allan. Margolis took a period of leave in 2010 to complete his real life studies. His main storylines have focused on his friendship with Duncan Button (Dean Aspen) and caring for his father who has multiple sclerosis. Sam Attwater portrayed Ricky's online alter-ego for a few episodes. Ricky was due to be written out of the series in 2011; but Margolis was convinced to stay. However, in 2012 the actor announced his departure once more. He made his final appearance on 6 August 2012.